Chicken Parmigiana

Preheat an oven to 425°F.

Using a very sharp knife, slice chicken breasts horizontally for a thinner cut of meat. Place between sheets of plastic wrap and pound slightly to tenderize. Then place in a large bowl and season the chicken with fresh garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

In a large shallow dish, beat eggs. In a separate similar dish, pour bread crumbs. Coat each chicken slice in egg, then dredge in bread crumbs until fully covered.

Heat a cast iron or other heavy skillet to medium. Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, and brown chicken breasts (about 2–3 minutes per side.)

Place browned chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch deep baking dish. Top evenly with marinara sauce, sprinkle Parmesan, and then top with slices of fresh mozzarella.

Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is fully melted and/or just starting to caramelize. Let sit for about 5 minutes for the sauce to settle, then serve.