Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is an Italian dish that has become a staple. You might have had Chicken Parmesan at Olive Garden or other Italian restaurants but I guarantee it is not as good as what you can make at home. This is a time consuming meal to prepare but it is one of those that is worth the time and work. Serve this to your family or even friends and you will have everyone talking for days!

Chicken Parmesan 

 
Ingredients For Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts (however many desired) 
2 Cups of Italian Bread Crumbs

1/3 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese plus some for garnish

4 Eggs

2 TBS Milk

Olive Oil

Italian Seasoning

Garlic Powder

Salt & Pepper

Ingredients For Sauce

1 28 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes

1 8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce

1 Small Sweet Onion

2 Cloves of Garlic

Garlic Powder

Italian Seasoning

1 tsp of Sugar 

Salt & Pepper To Taste

Directions

1. Mince cloves of garlic and chop sweet onion and saute over medium heat until onion are translucent. 

2. Over medium heat pour in can of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until desired taste is acquired. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook for 30-45 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Roll out a piece of aluminum foil and flatten Chicken with a mallet or you can even use a bowl or glass (just be careful not to shatter if using a bowl or glass).

4. Crack eggs into a bowl and pour in milk. Whisk the eggs and milk until they become scrambled consistency. 

5. In a shallow dish place Italian bread crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Stir together until combined. Spread out into a thin even layer.

6. Dip Chicken into egg mixture and then into bread crumb mixture coating evenly on both sides.

7. Repeat step 6.

8. Place frying pan on stove top over medium-low heat and coat pan with olive oil. Place breaded pieces of chicken into frying pan one at a time.

9. Cook on each side for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness of the chicken. Add additional olive oil as necessary. 

10. Garnish Chicken with prepared sauce and top with Parmesan Cheese. Serve with a side of pasta and garnish pasta with prepared sauce.