Chicken Parmesan

 

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce each) boneless, Organic skinless chicken breasts or cutlets
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Organic Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (1-2 cloves)
• 1 jar (24 ounce) marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
• Cooked angel hair pasta for serving
• Fresh Parmesan cheese shavings for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Using a mallet flatten chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt, oregano and pepper and set aside.
2. In a shallow bowl add flour.
3. In another shallow bowl beat eggs and milk.
4. In another shallow bowl mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
5. In a large deep skillet heat oil and butter over medium-high heat.
6. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour. Dip chicken in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off then toss bread crumb mixture.
7. Place chicken in skillet and repeat until each piece of chicken is coated.
8. Cook chicken about 7-8 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
9. Pour in sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
10. Cover and reduce heat to medium low until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil and serve over angel hair pasta and fresh Parmesan shavings.

 

Chef Geoff's Notes:  Recipe from and special thanks to:  Mother Thyme

 

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