Parmageddon

So sorry! We forgot to wish you a happy National Chicken Parmigiana Day on April 21st. You know, this whole shelter-at-home has not knowing what day it is. In fact, we just call each day “-day” because we don’t know or care.

What we do care about is stuffing our face. In light of the “holiday” that’s passed, why not whip up a platter full of chicken parm for the fam?

​Chicken Parmesan

​Ingredients:
4 chicken breast halves skinless boneless
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
2/3 cup Italian Seasoning bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
4 tablespoons oil or as needed
24 oz marinara sauce homemade or jarred
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
basil & parsley fresh, chopped
 
Instructions:
Preheat an oven to 425°F. Place flour in shallow dish. Place the eggs in a second dish (and beat with a fork). Combine Panko, Italian crumbs, grated parmesan, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste in a third shallow dish. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thick (if they're very large you can cut them in half). Dip chicken into flour and shake to remove any excess. Dip chicken in beaten eggs & then into bread crumb mixture (press to adhere). Preheat oil in a large pan. Brown chicken on each side, about 4 minutes per side or until golden (it does not need to cook through as it will continue to cook in the oven). Place 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Add browned chicken. Top each piece with a couple tablespoons of marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve over pasta.

*recipe courtesy of Spend With Pennies

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