Chicken Parmesan with Cauliflower

Chicken parm is a classic dish that gets us feeling warm and nostalgic every time. Its the kind of comfort food that recalls fond memories of eating at home in good company. This Chicken parmesan dish is a classic that brings together breaded chicken, homemade tomato sauce, and melty cheese. A heap of tender roasted cauliflower rounds out this warm, comforting dish.

1. Prepare Ingredients Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse cauliflower and break into 1-inch florets. Rinse parsley and roughly chop leaves, discarding stems. Mince garlic. Thinly slice mozzarella. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel.

2. Roast Cauliflower On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with capers, 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer, transfer to oven, and roast until tender, 15-17 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Turn oven to broil. Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper on a large plate. In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper.

3. Coat and Sear Chicken Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium ovenproof pan over medium heat. Season chicken all over with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper. Dredge in egg, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. When oil is shimmering, add chicken and sear until golden on outside and no longer pink, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat. Set aside.

4. Make Tomato Sauce While chicken sears, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add spice mix and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer until warmed through and flavors are melded, 3-4 minutes more. Remove pan from heat. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

5. Broil Chicken Parmesan Pour tomato sauce over chicken in pan and top with pecorino and mozzarella, dividing evenly. Transfer pan to top rack of oven and broil until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add parsley to bowl with cauliflower and toss to combine.

6. Plate Chicken Parmesan Enjoy your chicken Parmesan with a heap of roasted cauliflower alongside.

Prepared by:Chef Hanna Yurkovetskaya