Classic Chicken Parmesan

Name: Classic Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 larges eggs; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh basil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 170 grams 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters grated parmesan cheese; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 567 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about each); 425 grams tomato puree

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

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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Chicken Breast

Meat

Wrap

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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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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Tomato Puree

Sauce

Water

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Whisk in 1/4 cup parmesan and the basil.

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Parmesan

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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All Purpose Flour

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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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Olive Oil

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Dip

Egg

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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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Chicken Cutlet

Olive Oil

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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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Mozzarella

Parmesan

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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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Whole Chicken

Cheese