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Step 1
For the tomato sauce, in a pot, toast the garlic in EVOO until golden
Step 2
Add the onions and cook until soft
Step 3
While the onions are cooking down, add the granulated garlic and oregano, season with salt and pepper and stir to release their aromatics
Step 4
Next, add the tomato paste and cook until it turns a lighter rust color
Step 5
Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then very gently simmer on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally
Step 6
For the fried chicken breasts, preheat the oven to 400°F
Step 7
Thoroughly dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel
Step 8
Working with one at a time, place a breast between 2 pieces of plastic and flatten by pounding to an even ½ inch thickness
Step 9
Repeat with remaining breasts
Step 10
Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper
Step 11
Put the flour in a large shallow bowl
Step 12
Whisk together the eggs and place in a large shallow bowl
Step 13
Place the breadcrumbs in another large shallow bowl
Step 14
Dip a piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess
Step 15
Next, dip in the egg wash, making sure to coat completely and let any excess drain off
Step 16
Lastly, dip in the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat evenly
Step 17
Repeat the process with the remaining pieces
Step 18
Heat ½ cup of the vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
Step 19
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place 2 pieces of chicken in the pan and fry until the first side is golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes
Step 20
Turn down the heat to medium, flip the chicken and cook until golden brown
Step 21
Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to briefly drain the excess oil, then place on a wire cooling rack set on top of a sheet pan
Step 22
Discard the excess oil and wipe the pan clean
Step 23
Add the remaining ½ cup oil and repeat the same process with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken
Step 24
For building the chicken Parmigiana, line a 13" x 9" baking pan with some tomato sauce and top with the fried chicken
Step 25
Equally distribute more tomato sauce over the chicken and top with the sliced mozzarella followed by the mozzarella cubes
Step 26
Bake until the cheese is melted and chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F, 10 to 12 minutes
Step 27
Turn the oven to broil and broil the cheese until lightly browned
Step 28
Top with more warmed tomato sauce, if you like
Step 29
Generously top with shaved Parmesan and finish with parsley