We have served this classic on several retreats. The combination
of herbed bread crumbs a delicious marinara and a combination
of cheeses keeps this chicken moist and delectable.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
6 - 5-6oz. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 eggs
2 T. water
Pinch kosher salt
½ c. all-purpose flour
2 c. regular bread crumbs
3 T. mixed italian herbs
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ c. olive or canola oil (for sautee) + 2 T. olive
oil for bread crumbs
2 c. marinara sauce (see It's Not Just Camp Food Anymore
or any of your favorite marinara sauces. Trader Joe's
carries wonderful sauces both of their own brands and
others like Emiril Legasse's.)
12 oz. cheese: 4 oz. mozzarella, shredded
4 oz. parmesan, shredded (Grana, Pedana, or Regiano if
you've got the money)
4 oz. good quality romano, shredded
(You can just make it 6 oz. mozzarella and parmesan if
you like)
NOTE: Do not substitute a grated cheese product for fresh
shredded cheese in this recipe.
Instructions:
Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Beat
eggs, water, and salt in a small bowl. Dredge breasts
in flour and dust off excess. Mix bread crumbs, italian
herbs, garlic, and 2 T. olive oil in medium mixing bowls.
Dredge breasts in egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs.
This is a classic breading procedure. In a large skillet
or braising pan, heat remaining oil over medium to high
heat. Place each chicken in pan and cook until brown on
one side, then flip over. Brown opposite side and place
in roasting pan. Cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for
approximately 5-10 minutes or until internal temperature
reaches 170 degrees. Though this may seem like a short
amount of time in the oven, chicken will not need a long
time to cook as you have already cooked both sides. You
must be careful when preparing chicken because it is a
very easy product to over-cook and when overcooked, it
becomes very dry and unpaletable. Top each chicken breast
with ¼ c. marinara sauce and sprinkle cheese mixture
over each piece, let cheese melt and then serve.
Serving Suggestions: Serves well over pasta or
with fluffy rice. This will hold well if you need more
time to get rest of dinner ready.
