Chicken Parmesan
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
Marinara Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
32 oz. can plum
tomatoes with added puree
Salt and black pepper
1 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, gratedDirections:
- Prepare
marinara sauce: In
a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the
chopped onions. Cook
for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add
the minced garlic, basil and oregano; continue cooking and
stirring for another 3 minutes.
- Pour
the tomatoes into a large mixing bowl and using clean hands break up into
small pieces.
-
Add to
the onion mixture with ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper.
Simmer uncovered for approximately
15 - 20 minutes or until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place breadcrumbs into a large
shallow bowl.
- Lightly beat the eggs in another large
shallow bowl.
- Place each chicken breast in a large
zip lock bag. Using a meat mallet, carefully pound until it is
uniformly 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and
pepper.
- Dip each breast, 1 piece at a time,
in the egg, allowing the excess to drip off, then dredge in the crumb mixture,
patting to coat completely. Place on a small baking sheet.
- Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a heavy large
skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken to the hot oil and cook until
golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain, then
transfer them to a baking dish. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons
of oil to
the skillet and fry the remaining chicken.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the
chicken, just enough to cover and sprinkle with the mozzarella
cheese.
- Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes or
until chicken is heated through.
|