The Best Chicken Parmesan

By dunn1412

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
• CHICKEN:
• 2 (6 - 8 ounce)bonless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally and pounded 1/2 inch thick
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used grape seed)
• 1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from thefoodieaffair.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
SAUCE
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, oregano, and pepper flakes. Cook stirring until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and sugar. Increase to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and sumer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and remaining tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
CHICKEN
Sprinkle each cutlet with ⅛ teaspoon of salt and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Mix cheeses together and set aside.
Whisk egg and flour to together in a shallow dish until smooth. Combine parmesan , panko, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper in second shallow dish. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Dredge each cutlet in egg mixture, then coat all sides in parmesan mixture. Press lightly if needed to so crumbs stick to the chicken. Set aside.
Heat oil in a 10" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.Two at a time, place cutlets in pan and don't move them until bottoms are crispy and golden in color. This takes about 1½ -2 minutes. Carefully flip cutlets, repeating on the second side. Transfer to paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining cutlets.
Place cutlets on a baking sheet and sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over chicken. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and top each with a couple of tablespoons of sauce. Serve immediately.