Chicken Parmigiana

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 c. all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
• 4 lg eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper
• 2 c. panko bread crumbs
• 1 c. vegetable oil or pure olive oil
• 1 32 oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb mozzarella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Fresh basil or parsley leaves, for garnish

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.

Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some spaghetti sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley leaves.