Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Season chicken under the skin for roasted preparations to get flavor directly into the meat.
- For chicken stew, skim the foam that rises during the first boil for a cleaner broth.
Cooking Tips
For maximum flavor, season the chicken at least 30 minutes before cooking — ideally overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the marinade to penetrate beyond the surface. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Made with to 7 oz. boneless chicken breasts, italian seasoning, sea salt and ground black pepper — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 360 Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Dredge the chicken breast in flour then dip in beaten eggs and roll in the bread crumb mixture.
- Spray cooking oil on a wide baking dish. Arrange the bread crumb coated chicken pieces on the baking dish and then spray some cooking oil on top of the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Top the chicken pieces with marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Put the baking dish back in the oven and continue to bake for 7 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Arrange the spaghetti noodles in serving plates. Top with the baked chicken Parmesan and more marina sauce as needed.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let the oven fully preheat before putting the dish in for consistent cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than relying on cooking time alone.
- Season chicken under the skin for roasted preparations to get flavor directly into the meat.
- For chicken stew, skim the foam that rises during the first boil for a cleaner broth.
Cooking Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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