Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Chicken Parmesan - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 medium onion, minced
• 1 basil sprig
• Pinch of crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons Andrew Zimmern’s Tuscan Sun Badia Seasoning
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Kosher salt
• One 28-ounce can tomato puree
• Pepper
• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• Salt
• 4 cups toasted bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups flour, well-seasoned with salt, pepper and Andrew Zimmern’s Tuscan Sun Badia Seasoning
• 5 beaten eggs
• 2 cups canola oil, for frying
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella pearls or diced fresh mozzarella, drained well
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned