ANOTHER CHICKEN PARMESAN - THE ONE I LIKE

Another Chicken Parmesan - The One I Like image

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes or 1 (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

Steps:

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.