Hey Smokin and Grillin wit AB Fam! Today, we’re diving deep into the art of making the Ultimate Chicken Parmesan, a dish that’s bound to become a household favorite! So, buckle up, fire up that grill, and let’s get cookin’!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced thinly in half
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Flour Dredge:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Breading:
- 1 & 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
Frying:
- 1 inch of vegetable oil (or Branch and Vine )
Sauce:
- 1 (24-oz) jar good quality marinara sauce
- 1 (14-oz can) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2-4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Pasta:
- Large pot of water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 12 ounces spaghetti or other long pasta
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken slices into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Create the Flour Dredge:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Bread the Chicken:
- Dredge each marinated chicken slice in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Dip the floured chicken into the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, kosher salt, oregano, garlic powder, and dried basil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving (if using).
Cook the Pasta:
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the Chicken Parmesan:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of the prepared sauce. Place the fried chicken on top.
- Spoon additional sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Broil:
- Place the baking dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Serve:
- Serve the chicken Parmesan over the cooked pasta, with extra sauce if desired.
Garnish:
- Garnish with additional fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
The Best Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 & 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 vegetable oil
- 1 (24) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (14) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2-4 tbsp fresh basil
- large pot of water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken slices into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge each marinated chicken slice in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Dip the floured chicken into the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a saucepan, combine marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, kosher salt, oregano, garlic powder, and dried basil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving (if using).
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of the prepared sauce. Place the fried chicken on top.
- Spoon additional sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve the chicken Parmesan over the cooked pasta, with extra sauce if desired.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
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