Classic Italian dishes hold a special place in mio cuore. I was raised in a very Italian town in New Jersey, surrounded by authentic Italian restaurants. the amount of compassion that goes into the flavors of Italian food is un-matched
Ingredients:
tomato sauce (or crush your own tomatoes)
2 chicken breasts
salt
2 eggs
1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
garlic cloves, peeled and minced
thyme, basil, sage, cayenne, salt, pepper
skim mozzarella cheese, sliced
STEP 1
Start off with the sauce. If you have store bought sauce like me, heat it up in a pan over low heat while you prepare the chicken. You can add salt, pepper, garlic, basil, cayenne and onion to taste.
STEP 2
Use a meat hammer to pound the chicken breasts into submission. I mean until they are about 1/4" to 1/2" thick. You can add a pinch of salt to the breasts if you are so inclined to retain water in your stomach.
STEP 3
Next, prepare you breading in a small bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and a pinch of salt and mix. In a seperate bowl whisk your eggs together.
STEP 4
Heat up 1/4 cup of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip the chicken breasts in the eggs, then the breading mix, and then drop in the oil. Let the breasts cook until golden brown, flipping every minute or so. You can tell when they are crispy enough by dragging a fork across the top and listening to the delicious crispness. It generally takes 4 minutes per side.
STEP 5
Put chicken breasts in the sauce pan and put 2 or 3 slices of mozzarella on top of each cutlet. Cover the skillet until the mozzarella is melted. Add more basil, sage, thyme to desired effect.
Delicious!
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