Perfect Chicken Parmesan (Original video)

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

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon or pancetta in olive oil until crispy, then add chilies, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until toasted.
2. Chop the cooked ingredients, return to the pan, and add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Flatten chicken breasts, bread them in flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Mix mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Top each chicken breast with sauce and cheese mixture.
5. Broil for 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and browned.
6. Serve and enjoy the Perfect Chicken Parmesan.