THE BEST CHICKEN PARMESAN #chicken

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
2. 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
3. 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
4. 4 tablespoons flour
5. 2 large eggs
6. 1 cup panko bread crumbs
7. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8. 2 tablespoons olive oil
9. 2 tablespoons butter
10. 1 cup marinara sauce
11. 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
12. 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
2. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees.
3. Put the chicken breasts between two pieces of saran wrap or parchment paper.
4. Using a rolling pin or flat kitchen mallet flatten it to 1/2 inch thickness.
5. Season with Kosher salt and black pepper.
6. In three shallow bowls add the flour to one, eggs to one (and beat until combined) and the panko and Parmesan cheese to the other (and mix).
7. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg and finally press it into the panko mixture.
8. Add the olive oil and butter to a cast iron skillet on medium high heat.
9. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (it'll be raw inside still).
10. Add the chicken to a baking sheet, add the marinara sauce on top and finally top with the shredded cheeses.
11. Cook for 18-20 minutes.