Chicken Parmigiana
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Chicken Parmigiana
Description
This recipe begins by pounding chicken thighs to an even thinness, then dredging them sequentially in flour, egg wash, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture containing Parmesan cheese and dried marjoram. The marjoram adds mild herbal notes complementing the salty Parmesan. The breaded chicken is pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown, ensuring a crisp crust while maintaining juicy meat inside.
After frying, the chicken is placed on a cookie sheet, topped with a smear of tomato sauce and a slice of fresh mozzarella. Baking at 350°F melts the cheese and heats the assembly thoroughly. The result is a breaded cutlet with a tender interior, crisp exterior, bright tomato topping, and creamy melted mozzarella melding flavors and textures.
This dish suits a flavorful main course and can be accompanied by pasta or a fresh salad for a balanced meal. It leverages layering of seasoning in the coating and finishing cheese to provide complexity in a straightforward way.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- 2 egg extra large
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup panko
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 teaspoons dried marjoram
- tomato sauce
- fresh mozzarella
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350°
- Pound the chicken breast or tights, between plastic wrap, until they are even and ¼ inch thick.
- On a shallow dish combine the flour, salt, and pepper. On a second dish, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third dish, combine the bread crumbs, panko, marjoram, and parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken on both sides with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread crumbs mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan, ½ inch up to the skillet side, and cook breaded thighs on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown on each side. Do not overcrowd the skillet. Remove and place in a cookie sheet.
- Smear tomato sauce over the chicken and top with a mozzarella slice.
- Place in the oven and cook until the mozzarella has melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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