Chicken Parmigiana, New-Style

Name: Chicken Parmigiana, New-Style
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds); Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; All-purpose flour; 3/4 cup fine, dry bread crumbs or Seasoned Bread Crumbs 2 (page 20); 2 large eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed; 3 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and sliced thin; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella or Italian Fontina cheese, sliced thin; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling over the finished dish; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 8 ripe tomatoes or; 12 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (see page 9); 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

December 9, 2011

This is a more contemporary version of one of the standbys of Italian-American cooking. Instead of coating a thin, breaded, and fried chicken cutlet with tomato sauce, I like to top a chicken thigh with sliced fresh tomatoes and slices of fresh mozzarella or Fontina cheese.A light sauce made with fresh tomatoes and basil finishes the plate. Fontina is a mellow, lightly aged cow’s-milk cheese that melts beautifully. Take the time to search out Italian Fontina—you’ll appreciate the creamy difference. You can prepare this dish using veal or pork cutlets as well (see variations below).

Recipe notes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

Fully loaded, meal-prep friendly, and ready to be dressed up, down, or sideways.