Chicken Parmesan Bites
from ButterYum
makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut across the grain and into bite-size pieces
1 large egg
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt to taste
1 large lemon, sliced into wedges
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
several leaves of chopped fresh basil
1 cup your favorite tomato sauce (try my san marzano sauce recipe)
Directions
In a shallow bowl, beat egg well.
In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
Dip chicken into beaten egg, followed by breadcrumb mixture.
In a large skillet, heat oil until shimmering.
Fry chicken in oil until golden brown on both sides; drain chicken on paper towels and immediately sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
Place chicken pieces on a shallow pan and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella; heat under broiler just until cheese melts (keep a close eye on it).
Remove from oven and place on serving platter.
Sprinkle with plenty of freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped fresh basil; serve with a side of your favorite tomato sauce (try my san marzano tomato sauce recipe).