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Equipment
- Shallow Dishes
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
- ¾ cup dry bread crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 slices 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare Chicken Cutlets:
- Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
- Gently pound the chicken with a rolling pin or meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces to make 4 cutlets.
- Coat the chicken cutlets with flour.
Prepare Breading Mixture:
- In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, dried oregano, and salt.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the beaten egg and water.
- Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
Prepare Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, dried basil, and garlic powder.
- Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
Cook Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it ripples.
- Add the breaded chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook until crisp and golden brown on one side, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Flip the cutlets and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
Melt Cheese:
- Top each chicken cutlet with a slice of Mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve:
- Place each chicken cutlet on a serving plate.
- Serve with the heated tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair these Italian chicken cutlets with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti or a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio. These wines will complement the flavors of the dish and enhance the overall dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g