The BEST Chicken Parm recipe EVER!
Chicken Parmesan has a history deeply rooted in Italian-American cuisine. Its origins can be traced back to the Italian dish "Melanzane alla Parmigiana," which traditionally consists of breaded and fried eggplant slices layered with tomato sauce and cheese. The transition to using chicken in this dish likely occurred in the United States, where chicken was more readily available and popular. Charleston Chef service is the best private chef service in charleston.
Chicken Parmesan has a history deeply rooted in Italian-American cuisine. Its origins can be traced back to the Italian dish "Melanzane alla Parmigiana," which traditionally consists of breaded and fried eggplant slices layered with tomato sauce and cheese. The transition to using chicken in this dish likely occurred in the United States, where chicken was more readily available and popular.
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (EVOO)
For the Tomato Gravy:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon miso paste
For Serving:
8 oz spaghetti
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In three separate shallow bowls, set up a breading station. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip them into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken breasts in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to adhere.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the tomato gravy. In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then add the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, honey, salt, pepper, and miso paste. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the tomato gravy over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
While the gravy is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and spoon some of the tomato gravy over each chicken breast.
To serve, place a portion of cooked spaghetti on each plate. Top with a chicken breast and extra tomato gravy. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy your upgraded Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Gravy with the added flavors of fresh basil, dried oregano, and miso paste!
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A Plea for Compassion
It is Election Day and Joe Biden is looking to push Donald Trump out of office. I’m not about to preach my political beliefs. I guess this is more of just a plea for compassion.
Today is November 3rd, 2020.
It is Election Day and Joe Biden is looking to push Donald Trump out of office. I’m not about to preach my political beliefs, though I do have strong opinions on this stuff. I’m not asking for your opinion and i’m not going to spew about the importance of voting either. I guess this is more of a plea for compassion. Like I said, I have my beliefs about who I think is better suited to represent our country and i’m even willing to respectfully debate my beliefs in a face to face setting for the sake of broadening my own perspective on the matter. When a winner is inevitably announced, I beg that we simply treat each other with respect and lead our lives with compassion and empathy. Let’s not turn to finger pointing or name calling. Accept our new reality and move on with our lives. Losers make excuses for their shortcomings. Winners turn their shortcomings into strengths and build with the limited tools they have. Truth is: there really is no 100% right answer coming from either major party and an entire nation of people are shouting their “personal truths” out into the world, a little louder each time in order to drown out all the folks around them trying to do the same. See the problem?
Take a deep breath. We all have something we can learn from one another. A CEO of a major business has something to learn from the janitor and vice versa, so. just . listen….
