THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken Parmesan should have, well, Parmesan. So we not only topped ours with it, we added it to the crust for even more flavor and texture. For the coating, we prefer to start with plain breadcrumbs and enhance them with our favorite flavors. And our very simple, classic Italian-American tomato sauce has a bright and tomato-y flavor that cuts through the richness of the chicken and pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Put the flour in a pie plate and dredge the chicken 1 piece at a time, turning to coat and packing the flour into the crevices. Shake to remove any excess and return to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined. Dip the dredged chicken into the milk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then pack the seasoned breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Very gently
- shake off any excess and return to the rack. Refrigerate uncovered at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are very tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher until almost smooth; it's ok if it's a little chunky. Season with salt.
- Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook until the coating is golden brown, about 1 minute per side; the chicken will not be cooked through. Transfer to the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Arrange an oven rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart. Top each cutlet with 2/3 cup of the sauce and spread evenly to coat. Sprinkle each cutlet with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to the remaining sauce. Gently stir until the sauce coats the pasta. Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with the chicken. Sprinkle with more Parmesan and serve with torn basil.
PARMESAN CHICKEN
Steps:
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts. Toss the salad greens with Lemon Vinaigrette. Place a mound of salad on each hot chicken breast. Serve with extra grated Parmesan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS
I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS
Enjoy a tender, flavorful chicken Caesar pita with homemade croutons.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
- Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
- Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN AND ARUGULA PITA POCKETS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Arrange the pita halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest and Arugula Pesto. Stir in the diced chicken.
- To assemble the pita pockets, fill each pita half with the chicken mixture. Top with tomatoes and 1/4 cup arugula and serve.
- For the pesto, blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until well blended. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in Parmesan and salt and pepper.
CHICKEN PARMESAN PITA
Make and share this Chicken Parmesan Pita recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hungrykitten
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut chicken in bite sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and saute chicken until cooked through and lightly browned. Stir in sauce. Cook until heated thoroughly.
- Turn off heat. Stir in mozzarella cheese.
- Fill each pita half with chicken mixture. Sprinkle each with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 494.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 27.8
RITA'S CHICKEN PARMESAN
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with the flat side of a meat mallet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg whites and salt and pepper. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
- Dip the chicken first in the egg white and then in the bread crumbs. Let the chicken rest on a rack for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side (to reduce the calories even further, bake the chicken at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes instead of sauteing the chicken in oil).
- Place a thin coating of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay the chicken over sauce. Cover the chicken with more sauce, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour remaining sauce over pasta. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
- Combine olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until garlic is fragrant but not brown. Stir in tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add basil and simmer for 1 minute more.
CHICKEN CAESAR PITA
No forks? No problem. Stuff your chicken Caesar salad in a pita to make this delicious, hands-on Healthy Living sandwich.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Bread
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss lettuce with chicken, cheese and dressing.
- Serve in pita halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g
CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS
Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.
PARMESAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, it's a real treat! -Sue Bosek, Whittier, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese., Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve in rolls with provolone cheese and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
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