Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce
Crispy, golden-brown chicken is paired with homemade vodka sauce in this delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan. Enjoy it with fresh pasta for a gourmet Italian meal at home!
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
Ingredients
Vodka Sauce
1 shallot, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Chicken Parmesan
2 large chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Vodka Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, saute the shallot in butter until it starts to caramelize.
- Deglaze the pan with vodka and reduce by half.
- Add Erin's Homemade Marinara and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cream.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the Parmigiano Reggiano.
Chicken Parmesan:
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Trim the chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally so you have 4 chicken cutlets. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the Caputo "00" Chef's Flour into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, add the eggs and beat them with 1 tablespoon of water. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off any excess, then into the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto each side.
- Heat Olitalia Frienn in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry for approximately 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken cutlets from the oil and let them drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Top each chicken cutlet with 2 tablespoons vodka sauce, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with homemade pasta covered in vodka sauce, garnish with shredded mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano, and enjoy!