Crispy Italian Chicken with Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Step 2
  Set out 3 shallow dishes. Whisk the egg, salt & pepper in the first dish. Add a pinch of paprika (optional).
• Step 3
  Add the flour & garlic powder to the 2nd dish. Add bread crumbs & a pinch of salt into the 3rd dish. Station the bowls in order of flour, egg & bread crumbs.
• Step 4
  Thoroughly dredge the chicken in the flour on both sides. Then the egg, then the bread crumbs.
• Step 5
  For a crispier coating, dip the chicken in the egg & bread crumbs again!
• Step 6
  Drain the pasta & set aside.
• Step 7
  Heat 1/2 an inch of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers or reaches a temperature of 325°, add the chicken.
• Step 8
  Cook for 2-3 min. Then flip over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 5 min, or until the chicken is cooked through, golden & crispy.
• Step 9
  Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Step 10
  Heat the marinara sauce in the same pan. Once heated, add the drained pasta. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
• Step 11
  Slice the breaded chicken.
• Step 12
  Serve the chicken alongside the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional). Season with salt & pepper. Enjoy!