Mark A. Hendricks

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
• 4 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil
• Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• Fresh basil or parsley leaves, for garnish