Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Chicken Parmigiana
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 c. plain breadcrumbs; 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 8 chicken cutlets; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 large egg; 2 c. jarred tomato sauce; 1/4 c. olive oil; 6 oz. mozzarella cheese

Published: Feb 6, 2014

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Although this dish is traditionally served with a side of pasta, a crisp salad dressed with oil, vinegar, and herbs is also a nice accompaniment. This chicken also makes wonderful leftovers. Reheat it for 10 minutes; try it in a sandwich with a little extra sauce on the side.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat broiler. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Season both sides of the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat both sides.
2. Step 2Spread the tomato sauce onto the bottom of a 10-by-15-inch baking dish. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 4 chicken cutlets in the skillet and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Using a spatula, transfer the browned cutlets to the baking dish, placing them on top of sauce. Repeat with the remaining oil and cutlets.
3. Step 3Top each cutlet with a slice of mozzarella. Broil about 4 inches from heat source until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted and lightly browned in spots, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
  
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