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Chicken Parm & Crispy Pancetta

with Arugula Salad & Toasted Baguette

55 MIN

+$4.99/serving 2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

WHY WE LOVE THIS DISH
In this Italian-American favorite, cooking happens in two steps. First, for delicious crispiness, you’ll dredge the chicken in flour and pan-fry it. Then, you’ll smother it in a creamy tomato sauce, melty fontina, and fresh mozzarella before lightly baking in the oven. You'll finish it off with a decadent sprinkle of crispy pancetta.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

1410 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
3 oz Diced Pancetta
1 Pasture-Raised Egg
2 oz Arugula
1 Small Baguette
1 oz Garlic & Herb Flavored Butter
4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
2 tsps Honey
1 8-Oz Can Tomato Sauce
2 Tbsps All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 oz Fontina Cheese
¼ cup Cream
4 oz Grape Tomatoes
2 Tbsps Sherry Vinegar
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Tbsps Sliced Roasted Almonds

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients & make the dressing

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the tomatoes. Tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Grate the fontina on the large side of a box grater. Halve the baguette lengthwise. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, half the vinegar (you will have extra), and a drizzle of olive oil.

2 Make the sauce

In a small pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the tomato sauce and butter; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes, or until slightly reduced in volume. Add the cream (shaking the packet before opening). Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined and slightly thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

3 Cook the pancetta

Meanwhile, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

4 Pound & bread the chicken

Place the breadcrumbs and flour on two separate large plates; season each with salt and pepper. Crack the egg into a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Beat until smooth. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using the bottom of a heavy pan (or a flat meat mallet), pound to a ¼-inch thickness. Remove and discard the plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Working one piece at a time, thoroughly coat the seasoned chicken in the seasoned flour (tapping off any excess), then in the beaten egg (letting the excess drip off), then in the seasoned breadcrumbs (pressing to adhere). Transfer to a plate.

5 Cook the chicken

In the pan of reserved fond, heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of breadcrumbs sizzles immediately when added, add the breaded chicken (tapping off any excess coating before adding). Cook 4 to 6 minutes per side (if the pan seems dry, add a drizzle of oil before flipping), or until golden brown and cooked through.* Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt.

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.

6 Finish the chicken & toast the baguette

Place the halved baguette on a sheet pan, cut side up; drizzle with olive oil. Evenly top with the parmesan. Transfer 3/4 of the sauce to the bottom of a baking dish. Add the cooked chicken, then evenly top with the remaining sauce, mozzarella pieces, and grated fontina. Bake the chicken and baguette in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Transfer the toasted baguette to a cutting board. If desired, turn your oven to the broil function; broil the baked chicken 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown (watching carefully so it doesn't burn). Remove from the oven. Let stand at least 2 minutes before serving.

7 Make the salad & serve your dish

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the arugula, almonds, halved tomatoes, and dressing; toss to combine. Carefully halve the toasted baguette on an angle. Serve the finished chicken with the salad and halved baguette. Top the chicken with the cooked pancetta. Enjoy!