Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian favorite, and Grandpa Pete’s take on this dish is sure to impress. With crispy breaded chicken, rich gourmet tomato sauce, and melted cheese, it’s a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. Pair it with your favorite pasta or a fresh salad for a truly delicious dining experience.

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken Breasts 
• 1.5 Cups Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs 
• 2 Eggs 
• 1 Jar of Marinara Sauce (Vodka Sauce works too)
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese  
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Chicken

1. Slice and butterfly chicken along the side of the breast into two nearly even cutlets.
2. Pound chicken to a thinness of your liking.(The thicker it is, the longer it takes to cook) 
3. In a bowl/container, beat the two eggs together. 
4. In a separate bowl/container, add about 1-1.5 cups of the breadcrumbs, and 1-2 teaspoons of the seasonings mentioned above and mix well.
5. Dip and cover chicken in eggs mix, then shake off excess egg and add to bread  crumb mix.
6. Cover all sides of the chicken in the breadcrumbs and shake off excess and put to the side until ready to fry.
7. In a cast iron/stainless steel pan, add about 1/2 inch of cooking oil and heat on medium temperature until ready to fry.
8. Fry the cutlets until golden brown on all sides and let rest on a paper towel. Also optional to add a sprinkle of coarse sea salt here for more flavor.
9. On a baking sheet or casserole dish, add a thin layer sauce(helps reduce sticking), add the cooked chicken, add sauce on top of chicken, grate some parmesan on the sauce, add slices of mozzarella on top.
10. Broil the chicken until the mozzarella is nice melted. Optional to continue broiling until there are some dark spots on the mozzarella.

Garnish (optional)

1. Grate a little more parmesan onto chicken.
2. Add parsley for garnish.