Amazing Chicken Parmesan

Fried, then sauced only where it matters, so the crust survives.

⏱ 45 min · medium · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, halved horizontally
• 1 cup flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups panko
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 2 cups marinara
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 cup neutral oil for frying
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• Basil leaves

Steps

1. Pound the cutlets to an even half inch. Season with salt and let them sit 10 minutes.
2. Set up flour, egg and a mix of panko and half the parmesan. Dredge each cutlet, pressing the crumbs on firmly.
3. Fry in half an inch of oil over medium-high, 3 minutes a side, until deep golden. Drain on a rack, never paper towels.
4. Heat the oven to 425F. Arrange the cutlets on a sheet pan.
5. Spoon sauce onto the center of each, leaving the edges bare, then top with mozzarella and the rest of the parmesan.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts. Finish with basil.