Mai's+Best+Chicken+Parmesan

- Appetizer -
 * //__The Best Chicken Parmesan__//**

**__Sauce__** [[image:cooking image height="236" align="left"]]

 * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 * 2 garliccloves, minced koshersalt and pepper
 * 1/4 tsp dried oregano Pinch of red pepper flakes
 * 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
 * 1/4 tsp sugar
 * 2 tablespoons coarsly chopped fresh @basil

__Chicken__

 * 6-8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally, and pounded 1/2 in. thick
 * 1 tsp kosher salt
 * 2 ounces whole-milk, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, shredded
 * 1 large egg
 * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
 * 11/2 ounces Parmesean cheese, grated(3/4 cp.)
 * 1/2 panko bread crumbs
 * 1/2 tsp garlic powder
 * 1/4 tsp dried oregano
 * 1/4 tsp pepper
 * 1/3 cp vegetable oil
 * 1/4 cp torn fresh basil

__Sauce__

 * 1) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until just shimmering
 * 2) Add garlic,3/4 teaspoon salt, oregano, and pepper flakes
 * 3) Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds
 * 4) Stir in tomatoes and sugar; increase heat to high and bring to simmer
 * 5) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickend, about 20 minuits
 * 6) Of heat, stir in basil, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper to taste
 * 7) Cover and kep it warm

__Chicken__

 * 1) Sprinkle each side of cutlet with 1/8 tsp salt and let it stand at room temperature for 20 min.
 * 2) Combine mozzarella and fontina in bowl; set aside
 * 3) Whisk egg and flower together intil smooth. Combinre Parmesean, panko, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper.
 * 4) Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and dredge cutlet in egg mixture one at a time.
 * 5) Coat all sides in Parmesan mixture, and do this with the remaining cutlets.
 * 6) Heat oil in 10 in. nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
 * 7) Place 2 cutlets at a time in the skillet without moving them untl there bottom got crispy and deep golden brown.
 * 8) Transfer cutlets to paper towel lined plates and cut off the oil. Do as the same with the remaining cutlets.
 * 9) Place the cutlets on the baking sheet ad sprinkle cheese mixture evenly. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to brown about 2-4 min.
 * 10) Transfer chicken to serving plate, and serve with 2 tablespoons of sauce. Sprinkle basil and eat immedietly.