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Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Authentic, classic, and comforting. This Chicken Parmigiana is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—the perfect easy weeknight meal to enjoy!

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  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients

½ cup Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
28 oz Can Ciao Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 Clove Garlic, smashed
2.5 lbs Chicken Cutlets, pounded
¼ cup Basil Leaves
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated, plus extra to garnish
1 lb Fresh Mozzarella, grated
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Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil and smashed garlic. Infuse the garlic in the oil for about 3 minutes, then add in crushed Ciao Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes. Stir, then bring to a boil, then cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once cooked, set aside.

  2. Set up the breading station by combining panko and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and set aside.

  3. Beat eggs in a large bowl and set aside.

  4. Take prepared pounded chicken cutlets and dip in the eggs and then in the panko mixture. Set aside on a sheet tray until you are ready to fry.

  5. Pour the remaining Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in breaded chicken cutlets and fry each side for about 5-8 minutes or until golden. Once golden and crispy, remove the chicken to a sheet tray fitted with a rack.

  6. Add the basil to the pan to crisp up. Be careful; it will pop a lot! Fry for about 2-3 minutes, remove, and set aside on a paper towel until ready to garnish.

  7. Top each fried chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and grated mozzarella.

  8. Place the sheet tray under the broiler until nice and golden, about 3-5 minutes. Garnish with some extra Parmigiano cheese and fried basil to serve.  

Products Used In The Recipe

Ciao Italian Whole Peeled Tomatoes

$4.59

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About the Chef



Meet Michele Loffreno

Michele Loffreno

Michele Loffreno owner of Food Is Good F.I.G. Food Styling has served on the line at various restaurants throughout New York City and Italy. Desired to remain creative, Michele pursued the TV industry by becoming a Food Stylist on ABC's Emmy-Award-Winning show The Chew and Food Network’s Chopped. More recently, she was the culinary lead Food Stylist at THP, one of the world’s leading content and social media service providers for brand managers and marketers. As well as Brand Ambassador and Chef for Middleby Residential representing their luxury brand portfolio which includes Viking Range, AGA, La Cornue and Lynx in NYC.  
 
Currently, Michele works as a Chef, Culinary Producer and Food Stylist for some of the most established food brands and television companies in the industry.