Not entirely traditional, but very yummy all the same. Yeah, this one takes a lot of time to prepare, but it’s definitely worth it.Prepare the sauce:Two 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoesTwo 15 ounce cans tomato sauce2 Tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes2 teaspoon Basil1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning1/2 teaspoon sugar1 clove garlic, crushed or finely mincedPour tomatoes into a large pot or pan. Break tomatoes up (use a stick blender if you don’t want chunky sauce). Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, basil and parsley. Heat to just before boiling, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.While the sauce is simmering, prepare the chicken:4 Thinly sliced boneless, skinless Chicken breast pieces1/2 cup Flour (any type)1/2 teaspoon Italian SeasoningSea Salt and Pepper to taste2 Eggs1/2 cup Bread crumbs1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese1 cup virgin Olive Oil4 thin slices Parmesan Cheese (about 1 cup shredded is also an option)Mix the flour and seasonings in a bowl or other container. Scramble/whip the eggs in a second bowl/container. Mix the breads crumbs (both types) and grated parmesan cheese in a third container.Coat all the chicken breast pieces in the flour mixture. One at a time, transfer the chicken pieces to the egg and coat well (no dry flour should be showing). Again, one at a time, transfer the chicken pieces to the bread crumb mixture and ensure that the pieces are all well coated.Pour the olive oil into a skillet or frying pan and heat on medium-high until a water droplet added to the oil sizzles. Add the chicken pieces and fry lightly on both sides (about 3 minutes per side) until lightly browned.Pre-heat oven to 350° F.Place the breaded chicken breasts in a glass baking dish. Top each with enough tomato sauce to lightly cover. Place a slice (or a handful of shredded) parmesan cheese on top of each chicken piece.Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Serve with pasta and the rest of the tomato sauce.
Not entirely traditional, but very yummy all the same. Yeah, this one takes a lot of time to prepare, but it’s definitely worth it.Prepare the sauce:Two 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoesTwo 15 ounce cans tomato sauce2 Tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes2 teaspoon Basil1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning1/2 teaspoon sugar1 clove garlic, crushed or finely mincedPour tomatoes into a large pot or pan. Break tomatoes up (use a stick blender if you don’t want chunky sauce). Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, basil and parsley. Heat to just before boiling, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.While the sauce is simmering, prepare the chicken:4 Thinly sliced boneless, skinless Chicken breast pieces1/2 cup Flour (any type)1/2 teaspoon Italian SeasoningSea Salt and Pepper to taste2 Eggs1/2 cup Bread crumbs1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese1 cup virgin Olive Oil4 thin slices Parmesan Cheese (about 1 cup shredded is also an option)Mix the flour and seasonings in a bowl or other container. Scramble/whip the eggs in a second bowl/container. Mix the breads crumbs (both types) and grated parmesan cheese in a third container.Coat all the chicken breast pieces in the flour mixture. One at a time, transfer the chicken pieces to the egg and coat well (no dry flour should be showing). Again, one at a time, transfer the chicken pieces to the bread crumb mixture and ensure that the pieces are all well coated.Pour the olive oil into a skillet or frying pan and heat on medium-high until a water droplet added to the oil sizzles. Add the chicken pieces and fry lightly on both sides (about 3 minutes per side) until lightly browned.Pre-heat oven to 350° F.Place the breaded chicken breasts in a glass baking dish. Top each with enough tomato sauce to lightly cover. Place a slice (or a handful of shredded) parmesan cheese on top of each chicken piece.Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Serve with pasta and the rest of the tomato sauce.