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.

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:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 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.

8. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then add the garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, honey, salt, pepper, and miso paste. Stir well to combine.

9. Simmer the tomato gravy over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

10. While the gravy is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

11. Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and spoon some of the tomato gravy over each chicken breast.

12. 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!

Chef Jake White of Charleston’s best private chef service does a quick video making the best most delicious chicken parm ever. crispy, crunchy, and amazing! simply the best!

Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Meatball Recipe

Hey friends,

Fall is here! That means squash of all varieties can be found in grocery stores across America. Today, we’re going to talk about a type of squash you’ve probably already heard of before. Spaghetti Squash. This versatile root vegetable is known for its uniquely stringy texture and traditional squash flavor.

For our recipe, we took an Italian staple, “Spaghetti & Meatballs”, and lightened it up a bit for a feel good alternative to a carb heavy classic. Just follow these easy steps below to make this delicious dish!

Yields: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Spaghetti Squash

• 1 Package of Ground Turkey

• 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes

• 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste

• 1 Sweet Onion

• 2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic

• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

• 2 Tbsp. Honey

• 3 Tbsp. Salt

• 2 Tbsp. Pepper

• Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

• Bonus: 2 Tbsp. Calabrian Chili Pepper Powder, if you have it

For the sauce:

1. Dice half of the onion. Reserve other half for turkey meatballs

2. Place onions in lightly oiled pot on medium high heat. Sweat onion

3. Add the can of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, honey, half the salt and pepper, and Calabrian chili powder, if you have it. Mix together and taste. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Once sauce begins to bubble, adjust the heat and bring sauce to a very gentle simmer. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally so sauce doesn’t burn the bottom of the pot.

5. When ready to eat, add lemon juice and mix in.

For the meatballs:

1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Grate other 1/2 onion into a bowl.

3. Mix ground turkey with 1/2 the salt, pepper, and grated onion. Add any additional seasonings to taste.

4. Make approximately 3 oz. meatballs. Rolling in your hand, then placing on a sprayed cookie sheet.

5. Place cookie sheet in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.

6. Once the meatballs have browned, remove from the oven and add to the sauce to finish cooking.

7. Turn pot up to medium and cook while spaghetti squash finishes cooking

For the squash:

1. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Cut Spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and season with EVOO, pinch of salt & pepper.

3. Place squash in a baking dish cut side up. Wrap the dish in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Then remove foil and cook for additional 30 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle.

5. Once cooled, grab a fork and scrap the spaghetti-like inside of the squash into a bowl.

Assemble all of your ingredients, top with parmesan and/or red chili flakes and enjoy!

Keep spreading love, good people!

Best,

Chef Jake

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