Chicken Parmesan | Italian | Umami

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 large sprigs basil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 6 (1/4"-thick) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1 c. vegetable or canola oil
• Chopped fresh basil, for serving