Ingredients
4 servings
- •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- •kosher salt, to taste
- •black pepper, to taste
- •1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons divided
- •3 large eggs
- •1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- •1 lemon, zest
- •1 cup white wine, plus 1 tablespoon, preferably Pinot Grigio, divided
- •½ cup panko bread crumbs
- •¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- •3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •2 bay leaves
- •½ cup chicken stock
- •14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can, such as San Marzano
- •2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •2 tablespoons dried oregano, plus more to taste
- •¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- •¼ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
- •½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •spaghetti, cooked noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Using the bumpy side of a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast until ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) thick. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add 1 cup (125 G) of flour, the eggs, and the plain bread crumbs to 3 separate shallow dishes.
- Season flour with salt, pepper, and the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper, and add 1 tablespoon of white wine. Stir to combine.
- To the bread crumbs, add the panko, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
- Working 1 piece at a time, coat the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with cling wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to come ¼ inch (6 mm) up the sides of the pan. Working in batches, fry the chicken until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Return to medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining cup of white wine and the chicken stock. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with pepper, then add the oregano, crushing between your hands to release more flavor. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, until thickened slightly. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate.
- Remove the bay leaves from the pan. Create a bit of space in the center, then return the chicken to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and more oregano over the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and melted and the chicken is cooked though. Set the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese browns lightly.
- Serve the chicken with spaghetti that's been tossed in the excess sauce. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 815
- Carbohydrate: 87g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 56g
- Sugar: 9g