The Most Amazing Chicken Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 pound
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• basil for serving if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut chicken in half horizontally. Pound each piece until 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Add flour to a shallow dish.
3. Add egg to a shallow bowl and whisk, set aside.
4. Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
5. Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.
6. Add oil to a large skillet.
7. Add chicken two at a time to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden grown and cooked all the way through.
8. Place chicken in a pan or sheet tray and top with mozzarella cheese.
9. Broil on high until melted and bubbly. Top with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil for serving, if desired. Serve immediately.

This article and recipe adapted from this site