Chicken Parmesan

boneless (skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

all-purpose flour (seasoned with salt and pepper)

large eggs (beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper)

panko bread crumbs

vegetable oil or pure olive oil

fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced)

freshly grated Parmesan

Fresh basil or parsley leaves (for garnish)

olive oil

large onion (finely chopped)

garlic (smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste)

plum tomatoes and their juices (can) (pureed in a blender (2, 28-ounce cans))

can of crushed tomatoes

small can tomato paste

bay leaf

small bunch Italian parsley

Cubano chile pepper (chopped)

Salt and freshly ground pepper

package spaghetti

melted unsalted butter

lemon juice

salt