Grilled Chicken Parmigiana
- 2 pounds thin chicken breast cutlets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling, plus 5 tablespoons
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, such as Muir Glen brand
- 20 fresh basil leaves (1 cup), shredded or torn
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens, any variety
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to high.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with EVOO to keep it from sticking to the grill.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and transfer to a foil-covered platter to hold.
- If you are using a grill pan, cook the chicken in 2 batches if necessary.
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce.
- Place a medium pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan).
- Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and onion.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the tomatoes and heat through, 2 minutes.
- Wilt in the basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Layer the chicken with the tomato sauce in a casserole dish.
- Top the casserole with Parmigiano and mozzarella.
- Brown the chicken parm casserole under the broiler for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salad.
- Place the greens in a salad bowl.
- Dress with the vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons of EVOO.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken parm alongside a little salad.
cutlets, salt, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, hot red pepper, yellow onion, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, mixed greens, red wine vinegar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-chicken-parmigiana-374842 (may not work)