INGREDIENTS:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
basil for serving if desired
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut chicken in half horizontally. Pound each piece until 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add flour to a shallow dish. Add egg to a shallow bowl and whisk, set aside. Add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to a shallow bowl and mix to combine.
Starting with the flour and ending with breadcrumbs, dip the chicken into the flour, egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs.
Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Once hot add in chicken two at a time to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden grown and cooked all the way through.
Place chicken in a pan or sheet tray and top with mozzarella cheese. Broil on high until melted and bubbly. Top with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil for serving, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
