# Components:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 cup olive oil for frying
→ Vodka Sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
15 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
17 - 1/4 cup vodka
18 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
19 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
20 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
22 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Topping and Assembly
23 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
24 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
25 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
26 - 12 ounces cooked spaghetti or linguine (optional, for serving)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
03 - Place flour into one shallow bowl, whisk eggs with milk in a second bowl, and combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a third bowl.
04 - Coat each chicken breast thoroughly: dredge in flour, dip into egg mixture, and press into breadcrumb mixture.
05 - Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to prepared baking sheet.
06 - In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Sauté onion 3-4 minutes until softened; add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.
07 - Add vodka; simmer 2 minutes to evaporate alcohol. Stir in crushed tomatoes and sugar; simmer for 10 minutes.
08 - Stir in heavy cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper; continue to simmer 2 minutes more.
09 - Spoon vodka sauce generously over each fried chicken breast. Sprinkle with mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese.
10 - Bake chicken 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden, bubbly, and chicken is fully cooked.
11 - Present hot, garnished with fresh basil over cooked pasta if desired.
