Ingredients

• 3-4 slices of thick-cut bacon or pancetta
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (40 milliliters) of olive oil
• 2 red Fresno or Thai chilies
• 1 teaspoon (2 grams) of red pepper flakes
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 1 28-ounce can of crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of sugar
• Thyme (optional)
• 1/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 cups (220 grams) of panko breadcrumbs
• 4 eggs
• Water
• 2 cups (300 grams) of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (18 grams) of kosher salt
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• High heat oil (canola or similar)
• 3 1/2 cups (270 grams) of mozzarella
• 3/4 cup (70 grams) of Parmigiano-Reggiano