Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season flour with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture (whisked eggs and milk), then coat with panko mixed with Parmesan.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic; add crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish, layer fried chicken, cover with remaining sauce, then top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: For added crunch, double coat the chicken by repeating the dredging process. Feel free to customize the sauce with your favorite herbs or add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.