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Chicken Parm, Properly, photographed on white marble in the A More Perfect Supper kitchen

Chicken Parm, Properly

Pan-fried breaded chicken breasts with lemon-zest breadcrumbs, baked with enhanced marinara and fresh mozzarella, served over garlic butter angel hair pasta.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) optional
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Olive oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
Sauce and Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Pasta
  • 4 oz angel hair pasta
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set up three breading bowls: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Dredge each breast in flour, then egg, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to coat.
  2. Heat a generous pour of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. In the last minute, add butter and crushed garlic and baste the chicken with the melted garlic butter. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a small saucepan, warm marinara over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red wine or balsamic vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a baking dish, spread a spoonful of sauce. Add chicken, then top with more sauce, mozzarella slices, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly. Broil 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
  5. Cook angel hair in salted water according to package directions. In a small skillet, melt butter or olive oil and saute garlic until fragrant. Drain pasta and toss with garlic butter and Parmesan.
  6. Plate pasta and top with chicken. Spoon additional sauce over both and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.