Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts

1 1/2 cups plain bread crumbs

1/2 to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for coating chicken

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

tomato sauce

1 cup grated or sliced mozzarella cheese, for topping

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Prepare a breading station by arranging 3 shallow bowls or pie plates with the following: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic in the third.

3) Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken first in flour then egg mixture and lastly, the bread crumb mixture.

4) Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

5) Transfer chicken to baking tray. Top each with a spoonful of tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness.

6) Serve with pasta.