Chicken Parmesan Recipe.

Chicken Parmesan recipe

INGREDIENTS:

Sauce Ingredients -

* 3-4 slices ,cut very small pieces bacon or pancetta
* 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
* 1tsp 2g red pepper flakes
* 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
* 1 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Pinch of sugar
* 1/2 tsp thyme
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken Ingredients -

* 3-4 chicken breasts
* 2 cups flour
* salt
* black pepper to taste
* 2 cups (220g) panko
* 3eggs plus a splash of water
* 3.5 cups (270g) mozzarella grated
* 3/4 cup (70g) Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

* Start by cutting bacon or pancetta into very small pieces and toss into a cold medium-size skillet. Place over medium heat and add olive oil. Stir often.
* Once the bacon becomes crispy or develops color, add red pepper flakes, and garlic cloves. Continue cooking over medium heat until fragrant and toasted
* add in crushed tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Mix together and let it simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
* While simmering, add in thyme and Parmesan cheese mixing to fully combine. After 15 minutes, pour into a bowl and set aside.
* For the chicken breasts, carefully cut in half but not all the way through. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken flatten the chicken breasts until they are slightly thinner than ½”.
* In separate bowls, place panko bread crumbs, eggs and a splash of water (beaten together), and all-purpose flour with kosher salt and cracked black pepper (whisk together).
* Toss the chicken into the all-purpose flour, shaking the excess off, dipping to coat thoroughly in the egg wash, then drop into the panko bread crumbs and coat thoroughly while pressing into the chicken. Place to the side and repeat with the rest
* In a large deep pan or 12” cast iron skillet, add oil with high heat oil, heating over medium heat until it reaches 350℉.
* Slowly drop the chicken breast in frying pan.Cook on one side for 3-5 minutes until crispy golden brown, flip and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165℉.
* After the chicken is fried, place it in the baking sheet .Add the sauce,grated mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese
* Place into a broiler for 5-8 minutes or until everything is completely melted or the cheese is a golden brown.
* Enjoy!