Crispy & Delicious Chicken Parmesan

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs (more if needed)
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (more if needed)
• ½ cup olive oil (for frying)
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• ½ cup grated provolone cheese
• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

• 1 Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• 2 Place chicken breasts between two plastic sheets and pound to ½-inch thickness
  for even cooking.
• 3 Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• 4 Lightly coat each breast with sifted flour for a dry base.
• 5 Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
• 6 In another bowl, mix panko bread crumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
• 7 Dip each floured chicken breast in eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture.
• 8 Let coated chicken rest for 10-15 minutes to help the breading adhere.
• 9 Heat ½ inch olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• 10 Fry chicken for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. (It will finish cooking
  in the oven.)
• 11 Place chicken in a baking dish. Top each breast with 2 tbsp tomato sauce—just
  enough for flavor without making it soggy.
• 12 Add mozzarella, provolone, fresh basil, and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup
  Parmesan over the top.
• 13 Drizzle ½ tsp olive oil on each.
• 14 Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
• 15 Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

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