2cupsall-purpose flourseasoned with salt and pepper
4largeeggsbeaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper
2cupspanko bread crumbs
1cupvegetable oil or pure olive oil
1lbfresh mozzarellathinly sliced
1/4cupfreshly grated Parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley leavesfor garnish
For the Tomato Sauce:
2tbspolive oil30mL
1largeonionfinely chopped
4clovesgarlicsmashed with some kosher salt to make a paste
56ozcan plum tomatoes and their juicespureed in a blender (2, 28-ounce cans)
16ozcan of crushed tomatoes
1smallcan tomato paste
1bay leaf
1smallbunch Italian parsley
1Cubano chile pepperchopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1package spaghetti
2tbsmelted unsalted butter
3tbslemon juice
1pinchsalt
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.
Divide the oil between 2 large saute pans and heat over high heat until almost smoking. Add 2 chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some Tomato Sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan.
Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted for about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil and parsley leaves. Serve over spaghetti that’s been tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter and three tablespoons lemon juice.
For the Tomato Sauce:
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
Add pureed tomatoes with their juices, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, bay leaf, parsley, Cubano pepper, and bring to a boil.
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Notes
You can skip the peppers or add lots more depending on your heat tolerance.
Use any kind of pasta you want, don't feel limited to spaghetti!
I love using fresh mozzarella fir this dish but use whatever you have handy, it all melts and will be delicious.