Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• •4 pieces Chicken breast
• •1.5 cups Salt
• •2 cup Black pepper
• •3 large Olive oil
• •0.5 cup Garlic
• •2 cups Onion
• •8 oz Chicken broth
• •0.5 bunch Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   💡 Even thickness is critical - thin parts dry out while thick parts stay raw. A meat thermometer helps.

2. 2

   Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness between plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper.

   💡 Proper temperature control is essential for achieving the right sear and texture.

3. 3

   Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs with parmesan and herbs.

   💡 Double-breading is the restaurant secret - the second dip creates additional crunch peaks.

4. 4

   Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.

   💡 Resist moving the chicken! Let it develop a crust. Shifting breaks the seal and creates soggy breading.

5. 5

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

   💡 Undercook slightly - the oven finish prevents dried-out chicken. Use an instant-read thermometer!

6. 6

   Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden crust forms.

   💡 Sauce under cheese prevents drying. The cheese melts into the sauce creating that gooey layer.