Traditional Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
4 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 cups italian bread crumbs
1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil
1 jar tomato sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off excess, then dip in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge on both sides in the bread crumbs.

3. Heat oil in skillet and once hot, add chicken breasts to each pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

4. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.

5. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley leaves

6. Serve with spaghetti or pasta of choice.