Crispy Chicken Parmigiana with Homemade Tomato Sauce
A beloved family classic that pairs golden, crispy breaded chicken with a rich homemade tomato sauce and silky melted mozzarella. Simple to make yet impressively satisfying, it is the perfect go-to for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners when comfort food is all you need.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 breaded chicken cutlets (frozen or fresh)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and deseeded
- 1/2 can of tomato sauce with herbs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of mozzarella cheese
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Directions
- 1
Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in oil until golden and crispy on both sides. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
- 2
Tip: start frying while you make the sauce so everything stays hot and ready at the same time.
- 3
In the same pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the grated onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- 4
Add the peeled, deseeded tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down into a thick sauce.
- 5
Pour in the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for 1 more minute.
- 7
Arrange the fried cutlets in a serving dish, lay 2 slices of mozzarella over each one, pour the hot tomato sauce on top and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
To peel tomatoes effortlessly, score an X at the base of each one and hold it over a gas flame with a fork, rotating gently — the skin slips off in seconds. Finish the dish with a few fresh basil leaves for an aromatic lift.
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