The Best Chicken Parmesan · Joe Pantuso

Ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, divided
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread, crust removed, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
• 5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 quart Italian-American red sauce (see notes)
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, basil, or a mix