Hen Parmesan – A Lovely Mess

This simple hen parmesan, or hen parm as I are likely to name it, is a kind of meals I’ll order at a restaurant however for a very long time I didn’t make at house. However no extra! It’s really easy and scrumptious. Plus, you possibly can customise or serve this hen parmesan recipe the way in which you like.

I like my hen parm skinny and crispy served with further tomato sauce on the facet with garlic bread. However you may additionally serve this over noodles or rice or all on it’s personal—it’s that good and filling!

Associated: Subsequent up, strive our pesto pasta, manicotti, baked ziti, or lasagna. Yum!

Elements

• Hen – skinless hen breast
• Salt
• Black pepper
• All-purpose flour
• Milk
• Italian bread crumbs
• Parmesan cheese
• Canola oil or Vegetable oil
• Tomato sauce – any variety you want: selfmade marinara sauce, vodka sauce, Pomodoro sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Contemporary basil

You may additionally need some French bread, spaghetti noodles, or rice to serve with.

make Hen Parmesan

First, lower the hen breasts in half, lengthwise. Whereas some individuals prefer to pound the hen with a meat mallet or rolling pin to skinny it I merely lower the items in half.

Generously season all sides of the hen cutlets with salt and pepper. Dip the items in flour, coating the skin. Then dip in milk. Then dip in Italian bread crumbs. I’ll use a shallow bowl, pie pan, or plates with a lip to do that in.

In a big saucepan or skillet, add sufficient oil to pan fry (about 1/2 inch or extra). Over medium-high warmth prepare dinner the breaded hen for 2 minutes on all sides.

Place the hen in a calmly oiled baking dish or baking sheet and prime with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Bake within the oven at 450°F for 10-12 minutes. The cheese ought to be melty and the hen golden brown. Prime with contemporary basil and serve.

Ideas & Substitutions

• For the breading, you should use two eggs whisked collectively as an alternative of milk when you desire. I believe this makes the breading just a little thicker, but it surely works properly. Another choice is buttermilk rather than the milk, this merely provides a bit extra taste and tanginess.
• Bonus factors – add Parmesan to the breading! Use the powdery variety and blend it in with the Italian bread crumbs.
• To examine your hen is completed, use a meat thermometer and examine the thickest piece, it ought to attain 160°F.
• Heat further sauce to serve on the facet – this retains the hen parmesan from getting soggy because it bakes.
• I like contemporary basil however you may additionally use contemporary parsley, rosemary or thyme. One other addition for just a little warmth is to sprinkle on some crimson pepper flakes.
• You’ll be able to retailer any leftovers in an hermetic container fin the fridge for a pair days. I don’t suppose hen parm makes the perfect leftovers IMO. So, if we do have leftovers, what I do is chop it up into small items to toss in with pasta or over a salad. I really feel this works higher than attempting to recreate the meal by rewarming.

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