Grilled Chicken Parmesan
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A delicious and smoky twist on the classic Italian-American comfort dish, featuring butterflied chicken breasts grilled over charcoal, topped with a rich, savory pancetta-tomato sauce, and smothered under a melted layer of fresh and smoked mozzarella.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prep, butterfly, and season the chicken breasts with spices and olive oil. → Simmer a hearty tomato sauce with crispy pancetta, garlic, whole tomatoes, and herbs. → Grill the chicken over hot charcoal until nearly cooked through. → Top the chicken with sauce, fresh mozzarella, and a smoked mozzarella blend on a sheet pan. → Bake on the indirect side of the grill to melt the cheese, then finish with a blowtorch and fresh herbs.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prep, butterfly, and season the chicken breasts with spices and olive oil. → Simmer a hearty tomato sauce with crispy pancetta, garlic, whole tomatoes, and herbs. → Grill the chicken over hot charcoal until nearly cooked through. → Top the chicken with sauce, fresh mozzarella, and a smoked mozzarella blend on a sheet pan. → Bake on the indirect side of the grill to melt the cheese, then finish with a blowtorch and fresh herbs.
Introduction
A delicious and smoky twist on the classic Italian-American comfort dish, featuring butterflied chicken breasts grilled over charcoal, topped with a rich, savory pancetta-tomato sauce, and smothered under a melted layer of fresh and smoked mozzarella.
Step 1
Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them with a meat mallet to flatten them into an even thickness.
Step 2
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, oregano, red chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil. Put them in the fridge to cure slightly.
Step 3
Cut the pancetta into 1/4-inch cubes and render them in a stainless steel pan over medium heat with a little olive oil until crispy.
Step 4
Add the diced onion to the pancetta fat and cook until soft and translucent. Toss in the thinly sliced garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Squeeze in the tomato paste and fry for a minute or two to remove the raw edge, then add the can of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes, crushing them slightly with a wooden spoon.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Butterflying and flattening the chicken ensures it cooks uniformly, preventing the thin parts from drying out before the thick parts are cooked.
The addition of rendered pancetta brings an incredible depth of savory flavor to the tomato sauce.
Using smoked mozzarella instead of regular mozzarella infuses a wonderful woody smoke profile that elevates the grilled theme.
Using a sheet pan allows you to easily cheese and bake the chicken on the grill without making a mess on the grates.
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