Homemade Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 2 eggs
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
• 2 tsp. salt and
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 3 large chicken breasts halved to make 6 fillets
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese grated
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 cup light virgin olive oil
• 12 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 4 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped

Sauce:

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large white onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 15 oz. can tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar

Instructions

Chicken: Preheat oven 425F.

1. Prepare a baking dish with non-stick cooking oil spray and set aside.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Coat chicken fillets with egg mixture, cover, and marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Mix bread crumbs, parmesan and garlic powder in another bowl.

Sauce: In a medium pot, heat oil and fry onions for about 3 minutes.

5. Add garlic and stir. Add in the rest of the sauce ingredients, cover, and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes.
6. Dip chicken into breadcrumbs and coat evenly.
7. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil until simmering.
8. Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
9. Place chicken into baking dish and cover each fillet with 1/3 cup of prepared sauce.
10. Top each with equal portions of shredded mozzarella and 2 Tbsp. of parmesan.
11. Bake until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.
12. Sprinkle over the chopped basil.
13. Serve hot and enjoy.