Chicken Parmigiana | Emeril Lagasse

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds a lighter texture.

Wash and clean the chicken breasts.

Place chicken breasts on a plastic sheet and fold it over.

Pound the chicken to achieve an even surface.

Season the chicken with essence seasoning.

Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess flour.

Add more essence seasoning to the other side of the chicken.

Beat one egg in a bowl.

Dredge the chicken in the egg.

Coat the chicken in bread crumbs, ensuring it's well covered.

Set a skillet on medium heat and add olive oil.

Fry the breaded chicken in the skillet until golden brown.

Turn the chicken to cook evenly on both sides.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Add a little tomato sauce on top of the fried chicken.

Top the chicken with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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