chicken parmesan with a twist

How To Make chicken parmesan with a twist

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your Ingredients.
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  THE BRINE
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  Dissolve the salt in the cold filtered water, and add the chicken breasts.
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  Place in the refrigerator for one hour.
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  Remove from the refrigerator and rinse.
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  THE PARMESAN CHICKEN
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Carefully (using a sharp knife) cut the chicken laterally in half.
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  Chef’s Note: An alternate way to do this is to pound the chicken with a mallet until it achieves an even thickness. Pounding is fun, and it takes away all your frustrations.
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  Lay the chicken on a Slipat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  Place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven, and place a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
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  Cover with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
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  Chef's Tip: A thin layer of tomato sauce is all you need. If you use too much, it will combine with the cheese, and become too thin.
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  Chef’s Note: If you’re wanting homemade tomato sauce, here’s an excellent recipe. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/italian/classic-tomato-sauce.html?p=1
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  Combine the Parmesan cheese, cumin, and white pepper together.
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  Add a generous layer of the Parmesan cheese mixture to the top.
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  Place in the preheated oven, and bake until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown in spots, about an additional 10 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve over a bed of veggies, or maybe some freshly made pasta. Add a sprinkle of fresh parmesan, and some chopped parsley... maybe some additional sauce on the side. And don’t forget a loaf of freshly baked garlic bread. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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