Jill Biden's Chicken Parmesan

Rohes Material, Rewritten

Jill Biden's Killer Chicken Parm

Serves 6

Italian Tomato Sauce

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Black pepper, to taste

Chicken

• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (170g)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese (25g)
• 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, pounded thin to 6mm thickness
• Olive oil for frying

Assemble

• 1 3/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (175g)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)

For serving

• fresh basil leaves
• pasta, cooked
• salad
• Italian bread

NUTRITION FACTS

• 784 calories
• 36g fat
• 35g carbs
• 10g fiber
• 3g sugar
• 72g protein

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Tomato sauce: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain the tomatoes and save the liquid. Add the tomatoes, liquid, salt to the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the basil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare the chicken: In one wide bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and salt. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then cover in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook 2-3 chicken pieces at a time until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining chicken.
5. In a 22x33cm baking dish, spread 1/2 of the tomato sauce. Place half of the chicken slices on top. Cover with half of the mozzarella, then top with the remaining sauce, the rest of the chicken, and the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving with fresh basil, pasta, salad, and Italian bread. Enjoy!

Further Reading:

• A popular choice for North American dinners, breaded chicken parmesan often pairs well with pasta and bread.
• Instead of sticking to traditional Italian bread, venturing into different baked goods will give your meal a unique twist.
• For a nutritious alternative, consider using low sugar or whole grain breads to cut back on carbs.
• With its quick cooking time, you can have chicken parmesan on the table in under an hour.
• Hosting a dinner party? Choose classy accompaniments such as side salad and red wine to complete the Italian feast.
• If you're feeling adventurous, experimenting with other global flavors, like Venezuelan salsa verde, may bring a festive, exotic feel to the dish.
• Prove your baking skills by creating homemade bread to accompany your chicken parmesan.
• Want to take your chicken parmesan game to the next level? Try making a Dominican golden saffron sauce to liven things up.
• For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with vegetable substitutes or go for a Peruvian-style chicken parmesan sub.
• Mix up your protein choices with a Jamaican-style chicken parmesan, featuring jerk seasoning and steamed cabbage.
• Use meal prepping as an opportunity to batch cook chicken parmesan, salad, and quinoa for an easy weeklong lunch.
• Serve your chicken parmesan with a warm, fragrant garlic and herb tomato sauce on a bed of pasta for a complete, one-pan meal.
• For a lebanese spin, try making chicken parmesan kebabs with tahini sauce and lentil salad.
• If you're in a pinch, opt for a one-pan chicken parmesan with pasta GPS-cooked in a tangy garlic and herb sauce.