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Classic Chicken Parmesan

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Classic Chicken Parmesan

Classic Chicken Parmesan

Classic Chicken Parmesan might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 605 calories, 52g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up eggs, flour, tomato puree, and

Instructions

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Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Put between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute.
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Add the tomato puree, then rinse out the can with 1 cup water and add to the pot. Simmer until the sauce just thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Whisk in 1/4 cup parmesan and the basil.
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Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 3-quart baking dish. Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, combine the flour and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs with 1/4 cup parmesan in another shallow dish.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge 2 chicken cutlets in the flour, tapping off the excess, then dip in the egg mixture. Carefully lay in the skillet and fry until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer to the baking dish.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining 2 chicken cutlets.
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Add to the baking dish.
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Combine the mozzarella and the remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan in a bowl.
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Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture on the chicken, then top with the remaining sauce and the remaining cheese mixture. Broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
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Photograph by Con Poulos
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score29
CuisinesMediterraneanItalianEuropean
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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