INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp dried parsley
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1/4 tsp dried oregano
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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1 (28 oz) can crushed Roma tomatoes (I prefer Contadina)
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1/4 tsp granulated sugar
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1 bay leaf
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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2 (8 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally*, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick
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salt
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2 oz whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
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2 oz provolone cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) (I just bought a very thick slice from the deli counter, then grated it)
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1 large egg
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1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp dried oregano
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
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2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup torn fresh basil