Another Chicken Parmesan - The One I Like

Submitted by HEP MEP

"This is from the 365 Ways To Cook Chicken cookbook. I've made the tomato sauce a few times, but I'm usually just lazy and buy a jar of marinara sauce. The option is yours. I also sometimes make the chicken without the addition of sauce and mozzarella - real easy and real tasty."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄ lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
TOMATO SAUCE
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes or (28 ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dry oregano

directions

Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
Place egg in another shallow dish.
Dip chicken first in egg, then dredge in bread crumb mixture to coat.
Preheat oven to 350*.
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add coated chicken breasts.
Cook, turning once, about 5 minutes a side,until lightly browned.
Arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer on an ovenproof serving platter or baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over chicken.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
TOMATO SAUCE: In a medium-size saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until onion is soft,about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes.
tomato paste, bay leaf, sugar, and oregano.
Simmer until sauce reduces by half.

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Reviews

I made this for tonight's supper and DH and oldest son declared it "the best chicken parmesan" they have ever eaten. Both said that it was even better than Olive Garden's. I have to agree with shapeweaver that the sauce was lacking a little flavor, so I added some black pepper, more oregano, some basil, and a small amount of red pepper flakes. That really kicked it up a notch. The technique for preparing and cooking the chicken really deserves the 5 stars. It was soooo good, very moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again. Made in memory of MEP. You will be missed.

michelles3boys
This recipe was made on 7/11/09 for the HEP MEP " Cook- A- Thon. There's only two of us, so I used two chicken breasts and made the full amount of the sauce.( I like to use leftover sauces for other meals ). This was such an easy recipe to follow. After eating, both my SO and I thought it could use something to give it a " kick ".So next time, I'm adding a bit of crushed red pepper flakes. " We'll miss you so much MEP. " Keep Smiling :) "

Chef shapeweaver
This was so good! I made it exactly as written and there were no leftovers! The sauce is absolutely perfect. Definitely a new favorite in my household. Thank you so much for posting!

invictus
This is one yummy and easy recipe. I use seasoned or plain panko adding italian seasoning, It's all in cooking the chicken properly, don't overcook , as it will also bake in the oven. I use chicken tenders, which are easier to prepare, not to mention, without pounding out the chicken. I would suggest doubling the sauce if using two packs of tenders. Great leftovers.

rmfrey47
Prepared 1/2 for DH and me, 2 chicken breasts, but almost a full recipe of tomato sauce. Only had shredded mozzerella, but it worked out fine. Very tasty -- even without salt ! Have added it ti the Keeper-Chicken list. Thanks for posting, MEP

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HEP MEP

Shorewood, 89

July 8, 2009: Our resident bionic woman lost her battle to cancer yesterday. MEP was a passionate, caring and beloved member of our community and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts go out to her family, Gordy and Cakes, at this difficult time. Her vivacious spirit will live on here at Recipezaar. If you'd like to express your condolences, there is a thread here: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=306823 and a cookathon here: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=306828 Liza @ Recipezaar ****************************************************** I AM The Bionic Woman. I am married. To El Gordo for 29 years. I have one daughter whom I call Cakes, but is actually Caitlin. She's 18, and absolutely amazing. I also have a dog named Otis Voy - a Chocolate Lab who is 14 years old ! I am a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1994. It came back again in 1996, and I then had a bone marrow transplant.Was cancer free for 12 years. I also had a liver transplant in 2005 - and I'm still here... And now I can add that I've just been diagnosed with Secondary Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) as a result of the above-mentioned cancer/bone marrow transplant. The s--- never ends...and now...lung cancer! A new challenge for The Bionic Woman!

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