House Favorite Chicken Parmesan

• . chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally (4 large, flat pieces)↗1 lb
• salt + freshly ground pepper to taste1 teaspoon
• flour↗0.5 cup
• eggs, beaten↗2
• panko breadcrumbs + 1 cup traditional breadcrumbs (see notes)1 cup
• oil for frying (see notes for air fryer)
• oil2 tablespoon
• shallots, minced↗2
• tomato paste↗2 tablespoon
• can San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes (I use DeLallo)↗28 ounce
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese0.5 cup
• Garlic Bread
• Green Salad
• Kale Salad

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken, front and back, with salt and pepper. Prepare three bowls: flour, egg, and panko + breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt to each bowl, stirring to combine.

2. 2

   Coat the Chicken: Dredge the chicken in the flour until coated, shaking off excess. Then dip in the egg, and finally, press into the panko / breadcrumbs to coat.

3. 3

   Fry the Chicken: Heat a shallow layer of oil (1-2 inches) in a wide skillet. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked to a minimum temp of 165 degrees.

4. 4

   Make the Sauce: Heat the olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots; sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato paste; sauté for another 3-4 minutes. Add the San Marzano tomatoes and salt; simmer for 15-20 minutes, or as long as you have.

5. 5

   For Each Serving, Broil the Cheese: Turn the broiler on to high. Transfer 3/4 cup of your sauce into a small oven-safe pan (I use this oven-safe ceramic nonstick). Add 2-3 tablespoons of mozzarella to the very center of the pan, in an even layer, on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of Parmesan. Broil for 4-5 minutes near the top of the oven, until the cheese is very golden brown and melty.

6. 6

   The Most Fun Part: Working quickly and carefully, gently tilt the hot pan over the chicken on a plate, so the sauce + bubbling browned cheese slides out on top of the chicken. Serve with garlic bread and salad if you want. OH MY WORD! How fun?! And it’s so cheesy, crispy. over the top and delicious.