Baked Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 6 pieces of boneless chicken
• 2 large eggs
• 1-2 dashes black or white pepper
• 1 cup crushed salted crackers or bread crumbs*
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups tomato puree (passata)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup grated firm mozzarella

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a medium to large baking dish.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl beat the eggs and pepper.

3. 3

   On a medium plate place the cracker crumbs or bread crumbs mixed with salt.

4. 4

   Roll the chicken pieces once in the egg, then roll and cover well in the crumbs.

5. 5

   In a medium frying pan add the olive oil and brown the chicken. (approximately 3 minutes on each side).

6. 6

   Place the chicken pieces in the prepared baking pan in a single layer.

7. 7

   --- FOR THE SAUCE ---

8. 8

   In a medium pot add olive oil, garlic, puree, water, salt, oregano and basil, stir to combine, bring to a boil then lower heat to low-medium and continue to cook until thickened, stirring occasionally (approximately 10-15 minutes). Stir the in butter.

9. 9

   Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

10. 10

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove cover, top with grated mozzarella cheese and continue to bake for approximately 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!