Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 egg
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
basil for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half horizontally. Pound each piece until ½ inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add flour to a shallow dish.
- Add egg to a shallow bowl and whisk, set aside.
- Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
- Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.
- Add oil to a large skillet.
- Add chicken two at a time to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden grown and cooked all the way through.
- Place chicken in a pan or sheet tray and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil on high until melted and bubbly. Top with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil for serving, if desired. Serve immediately.
Source:http://chefsavvy.com/recipes/the-best-chicken-parmesan/