Modu Recipes

Seungwoo Dad's Chicken Parmesan Tomato Pasta

A hearty main dish featuring thinly pounded chicken cutlets topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, served alongside fragrant tomato pasta.

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ For those who want to prepare a showy and hearty main dish for a year-end party.
  • ⭐ For those looking for a universally delicious chicken and pasta combination that kids can enjoy.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • chicken (thigh or breast) 2 pieces
  • salt a pinch
  • pepper a pinch
  • flour as needed
  • egg 1-2
  • breadcrumbs as needed
  • cooking oil generous amount
  • store-bought tomato pasta sauce 1 jar
  • water a little
  • mozzarella or slice cheese as needed
  • pasta 1-2 servings
  • fresh basil a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Put the skinless chicken with the outer side down and pound with a meat mallet until it is thin, about 1.5 to 2 times its original size.
  2. Season both sides of the pounded chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat the seasoned chicken thoroughly in flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in that order.
  4. Add a generous amount of oil to a pan and fry at 170-180°C until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  6. Pour the store-bought tomato sauce into a pan, add a little water to thin, and simmer until slightly thickened. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  7. Top the fried chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese, then microwave for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  8. Place the chicken Parmesan on a plate, serve the tomato pasta alongside, and garnish with remaining basil leaves.
  1. Pound chicken thin, season, coat with flour, egg, breadcrumbs, and fry until crispy.
  2. Mix tomato sauce with a little water, simmer, and toss with cooked pasta.
  3. Top chicken cutlet with tomato sauce and cheese, microwave to melt cheese, and serve with pasta.

Cooking tips 💡

  • When pounding the chicken, hit the flesh side so the outer surface does not get crushed and the meat spreads evenly without breaking.
  • For a finer texture, grind breadcrumbs in a blender before coating; this gives a smooth surface and a restaurant-like golden color when fried.
  • Store-bought tomato sauce is too thick when used as is; dilute with a little water and boil for a moist and tender pasta.

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