Chicken Parmesan Heros
Chicken Parmesan Heros
Ingredients
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a
28-ounce can)
Pinch dried red-pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking oil, for frying
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in
all)
2 eggs, beaten to mix
4 small (about 6 inches) hero or other sandwich rolls, split
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, 1/2
teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over
moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until
translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in
the tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4
teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover
to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch of
cooking oil over moderate heat until very hot. Dip each chicken breast into the
eggs and then into the bread crumbs, coating well. Fry in the hot oil, turning
once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 15 minutes in all.
Drain on paper towels.
While the chicken is cooking, heat the broiler. Brush the
remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the cut-side of the rolls and toast
under the broiler until golden, about 2 minutes.Spoon half the tomato sauce
onto the bottom half of the rolls. Top with the chicken, the remaining sauce,
and the other half of the rolls.

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