How to Make Chicken Parmesan

Name: How to Make Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour, or more if needed; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 59 milliliters fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 946 milliliters panko bread crumbs; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 118 milliliters grated provolone cheese; 4 servings salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 118 milliliters prepared tomato sauce

How to Make Chicken Parmesan might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 553 calories, 44g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. A mixture of provolone cheese, mozzarella, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

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Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper.

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Chicken Breast

Salt And Pepper

Meat

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Beat eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.

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Egg

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Bowl

Mix bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a separate bowl, set aside.

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Breadcrumbs

Parmesan

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Place flour in a sifter or strainer; sprinkle over chicken breasts, evenly coating both sides.

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All Purpose Flour

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Sifter

Dip flour coated chicken breast in beaten eggs.

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Chicken Breast

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Egg

Dip

Transfer breast to breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs into both sides. Repeat for each breast. Set aside breaded chicken breasts for about 15 minutes.

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Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.

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Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

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Oven

Place chicken in a baking dish and top each breast with about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce.

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Tomato Sauce

Whole Chicken

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Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and provolone cheese.

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Mozzarella

Provolone

Chicken Breast

Fresh Basil

Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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Parmesan

Olive Oil

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Servings:

eggs 2Tbsps

all-purpose flour, or more if needed 59milliliters

chopped fresh basil 59milliliters

fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes 1Tbsp

olive oil 946milliliters

panko bread crumbs 59milliliters

grated Parmesan cheese 118milliliters

grated provolone cheese 4servings

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 118milliliters

prepared tomato sauce

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Casan Emma Chianti Classico with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.