Chicken Parmesan

1 lb chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb Mozzarella cheese, sliced
3 cups marinara sauce
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (again), for topping

1. Split chicken breasts in half and pound them thin to 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper
2. Mix bread crumbs and grated Parmesan in a shallow dish. Dip them in beaten eggs, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Let dry on a rack.
3. Prepare marinara sauce or use a store bought sauce.
4. Fry chicken pieces in butter and olive oil, for 1 - 1/2 minutes per side, until crust turns golden.
5. Spoon a few tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer the fried chicken and mozzarella. Top with sauce again. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese melts and the sauce starts bubbling.

This recipe is from an Iranian woman's family cookbook. I got a copy of it from my mother-in-law. It's a great collection of recipes, ranging from standard American family dishes, to international fare and middle eastern cooking.

The recipe recommends serving this with pasta and cooked vegetables. We've been using polenta. We then slice it and layer at the bottom of the pan, and I think it goes great with the dish.