chicken parmesan with a twist

How To Make chicken parmesan with a twist

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients.
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  Step 3
  THE BRINE
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  Step 4
  Dissolve the salt in the cold filtered water, and add the chicken breasts.
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  Step 5
  Place in the refrigerator for one hour.
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  Step 6
  Remove from the refrigerator and rinse.
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  Step 7
  THE PARMESAN CHICKEN
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  Step 8
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Step 9
  Carefully (using a sharp knife) cut the chicken laterally in half.
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  Step 10
  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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  Step 11
  Lay the chicken on a Slipat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  Step 12
  Place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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  Step 13
  Remove from the oven, and place a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
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  Step 14
  Cover with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
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  Step 15
  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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  Step 16
  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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  Step 17
  Combine the Parmesan cheese, cumin, and white pepper together.
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  Step 18
  Add a generous layer of the Parmesan cheese mixture to the top.
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  Step 19
  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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  Step 20
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 21
  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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  Step 22
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 23
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