Chicken Parmigiano Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Flatten the Chicken
Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
Cooking the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the Chicken
Add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Assembling and Baking
- 9
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 10
Layer the Chicken
In a baking dish, spread a layer of the tomato sauce, place the cooked chicken on top, and cover with remaining sauce.
- 11
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 13
Garnish
Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.