Crispy Italian Chicken Topped With Mozzarella

Serves: 5

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

49

Sweetness

53

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1

Egg

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

4 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

1 small

Onion (chopped)

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

2

Whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl

3

In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg

4

Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl

5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

6

Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs

7

Pan fry the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side

8

Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet

9

Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper

10

Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes

11

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese

12

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes