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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Parm

Gordon Ramsay Chicken Parm

The secret to the iconic dish is a simple three-tiered coating process. Beginning with flour, moving to egg wash, and finally, seasoned breadcrumbs flour, each layer plays a pivotal role. For instance, the flour ensures that the egg wash sticks, which, in turn, binds the seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Tomato Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp. grapeseed or Avocado oil
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cans 28 Oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons basil chiffonade
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 yellow onion

Breading Chicken for Chicken Parmesan

  • 4 oz Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 2 C. Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 3 Whole eggs
  • 1 C. All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch of cracked black pepper

Chicken Parmesan

  • 4 Breaded Cutlets
  • 1/3 C. grapeseed or avocado oil for frying
  • 1-2 Spoonful of Tomato Sauce
  • 2 8 Oz. Fresh mozzarella balls, cut into ¼ in. thick round

For Spaghetti

  • 1 lb. Dry Spaghetti
  • 1 Tbsp. Oil Olive
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Basil chiffonade
  • 1 Oz. Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

For Tomato Sauce

  • Heat 4 Tbsp. Grapeseed or Avocado oil over medium heat in 6 qt. saucepan
  • Add yellow onion and garlic, sweat out till onion is transparent
  • Add Roma tomatoes to the onion and garlic; let them cook for 5 minutes.
  • Now add the canned tomatoes, lower the heat, bring it to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until the sauce in a third shallow pan is lightly thickened.

For Breading Chicken

  • In a shallow pan, seasoned flour with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the eggs and add a second shallow pan.
  • Mix the panko with grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, fresh oregano, and paprika in a third shallow pan.
  • Season each cutlet to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Coat in the flour, the egg, and Japanese panko mix to coat thoroughly.

Chicken Parmesan

  • Heat 1/3 cup of grapeseed or avocado oil in a large sauté pan to 350 degrees.
  • Place two breaded cutlets in the hot oil.
  • Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until Golden Brown.
  • Place on a wire rack to rest.
  • Now add 1-2 spoonfuls of sauce on top of the centers of the cooked chicken.
  • Place a few slices of mozzarella on top of the sauce and broil in the oven to melt the cheese.

For Spaghetti

  • Bring a large stockpot of salted water to boil.
  • Add dry spaghetti and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain pasta in a colander.
  • Then, Coat pasta with a few tablespoons of sauce, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and grated parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Adapted from Gordon Ramsay's F Word TV Show.