Thursday, September 29, 2011

Chicken Parmesan

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup panko (coarse) or plain bread crumbs
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pure Canola Oil
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces linguine, cooked according to package directions
  • 3 cups prepared marinara sauce, heated
CUT chicken breasts in half horizontally to form 4 thin cutlets, or pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness and slice each in half, forming 4 cutlets.BEAT egg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small pie plate. Mix breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in another small pie plate. Dip both sides of each cutlet in the egg, then the bread crumb mixture.HEAT oil over medium heat. Add the cutlets; sauté until golden brown on each side, 5 to 6 minutes total.HEAT oven broiler. Transfer cutlets to wire rack over cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Sprinkle each with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese..BROIL 4 to 5 inches from heat source until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 2 minutes.DIVIDE pasta between 4 serving plates, top with warm marinara sauce and chicken.

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