Chicken Parmesan

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Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons  canola oil
• 1  pound  chicken cutlets (about 4), 1/4-inch thick
• kosher salt and pepper
• 1/2  cup  all-purpose flour
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup  bread crumbs
• 1  cup  jarred marinara sauce, warmed
• 1  cup  (3 ounces) grated Parmesan
• garlic bread (optional)

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Dredge in the flour, then in the eggs (letting any excess drip off), then in the bread crumbs.
3. Working in two batches (using the remaining 3 tablespoons oil for the second batch), cook the chicken until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Cut the cutlets in half crosswise. Place 4 halves on a baking sheet, spoon half the sauce over them, top with the remaining cutlets and sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
5. Broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Divide among plates. Serve with the garlic bread (if desired