Polla alla Parmigiana: Chicken Parmesan

October 29, 2024

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medium

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  • Prep the Oven and Chicken:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Pound chicken breasts or thighs to an even 1-inch thickness.
  • Set Up Breading Stations:
    • In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
    • In a second dish, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water.
    • In a third dish, combine breadcrumbs, panko, marjoram, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bread the Chicken:
    • Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
    • Dip both sides in the egg mixture.
    • Coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook breaded chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
    • Transfer cooked pieces to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  • Add Sauce and Cheese:
    • Spoon a layer of tomato sauce over each piece of chicken.
    • Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each.
  • Bake:
    • Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven.
    • Bake until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly, about 10–15 minutes.
  • Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy chicken!
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Ingredients:

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1cup bread crumbs dry
2extra large eggs
1cup flour all-purpose
1teaspoon marjoram dry
8oz mozzarella
4tablespoons oil
1cup panko
0.5cup parmesan cheese
6servings bell pepper
6servings salt
6 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
3cups tomato sauce

Directions

1.
Prep the Oven and Chicken
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). | 2. Pound chicken breasts or thighs to an even 1-inch thickness.
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2.
Set Up Breading Stations
1. In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. | 2. In a second dish, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. | 3. In a third dish, combine breadcrumbs, panko, marjoram, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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3.
Bread the Chicken
1. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. | 2. Dip both sides in the egg mixture. | 3. Coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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4.
Cook the Chicken
1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. | 2. Cook breaded chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan. | 3. Transfer cooked pieces to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
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5.
Add Sauce and Cheese
1. Spoon a layer of tomato sauce over each piece of chicken. | 2. Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each.
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6.
Bake
1. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. | 2. Bake until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly, about 10–15 minutes.
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7.
Serve
Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy chicken!
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