Alex Guarnaschellis Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti Waffles Recipes

Steps:

• For the pasta waffle: Preheat a waffle iron to medium heat.
• Mix eggs, milk, pecorino, salt, black pepper and angel hair pasta in a medium bowl.
• Ladle into waffle iron (this will fit neatly in two 7-inch Belgian waffle compartments) and cook until brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• For the tomato sauce: Blend tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil and salt in a bowl.
• For the batter: Beat the egg whites in a large bowl until slightly foamy, then combine the milk with the whites, whisking constantly. Add lemon juice.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together slightly beaten egg yolks and butter until smooth. Whisk into the milk mixture.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda in a large bowl, then add in thirds to the milk mixture. Adjust consistency with milk as needed to make a thick batter.
• For the chicken tenders: Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 325 degrees F.
• Dunk the chicken pieces in batter.
• Stir together the breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, cayenne, black pepper and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the batter and coat in the spice mixture.
• Fry the tenders until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Heat the cooked tenders on a hot griddle and top with mozzarella, then melt under a lid.
• Spread sauce on the pasta waffles, then top each with some chicken and mozzarella.

Steps:

• Brown the chicken: Heat 2 large skillets over high heat. Add half of the oil to each. Arrange the chicken on a tray in a single layer and season with salt. Turn the pieces over and season the other side. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, carefully add the chicken, skin side down, to the skillets, leaving space between each piece of chicken. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the chicken to brown on their first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Resist the temptation to move or turn the pieces. Use metal tongs to carefully turn the chicken pieces to their second side and brown 3 to 5 additional minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a tray and set aside.
• Prepare the garlic: Grate 6 of the cloves of garlic and set aside for the sauce. Cut the remaining 12 cloves in half lengthwise.
• Make the sauce: In one of the skillets you cooked the chicken in, add the cumin and coriander and stir rapidly over medium-low heat to give them a quick toast, 10 to 15 seconds. Immediately add the onions and grated garlic. Season with salt and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onions turn light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon stick, pepper flakes, bay leaves and tomatoes. Allow the tomatoes to cook, breaking them apart with a spoon as they cook, 8 to 10 minutes, and then add 1 cup water.
• Toast the garlic cloves: In the other skillet the you cooked the chicken in, arrange the garlic halves in a single layer in the cooking grease. Toast the garlic over low heat until golden brown and crisped, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skillet, sprinkle with salt and drain on a kitchen towel.
• Finish cooking the chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces, skin side up, in the sauce. Cover the skillet, keep the heat low and continue cooking until the pieces are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the cover and stir in the ginger, cream and vinegar. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 additional minutes.
• Test the center of a thigh to make sure the chicken is cooked through. It should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the juices should run "clear," not pink. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Top with the toasted garlic and serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, basil, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine egg and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, garlic salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta.