Chicken Parmesan & Homemade Marinara

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Chicken Parmesan Ingredients

• 8 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
• 2 cups almond meal
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2.5 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 3 eggs

Homemade Marinara Ingredients

• 2 cans whole organic tomatoes
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup red wine
• A handful of large fresh basil leaves

 Chicken Parmesan Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using a sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally).
3. Lay out 3 plates. On 1 plate beat the eggs together. On the second place mix the almond meal, cheese, seasoning, salt and pepper.
4. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg wash and then the dry batter. Make sure to get both sides.
5. Lay the battered chicken on baking sheets and bake for about 35 minutes (or until they look crispy).
6. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Homemade Marinara Steps

1. Over medium low heat, warm the olive oil.
2. Add the onion and cook until they are soft.
3. Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook them until they break down a bit. Use a potato masher to help this process.
5. Add the seasoning, salt and pepper and stir.
6. Add the wine.
7. Now let the marinara simmer until your chicken is cooked. The liquid will reduce a bit and the flavors will combine and intensify.
8. Add fresh basil once cooked.
9. Serve by ladling marinara over parmesan chicken.

Yields 8 servings.

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