Spicy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 4 small * boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, or whole-wheat, or whichever flour you prefer)
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 1 batch crispy panko crust, see below
• cooking spray
• 2 cups spicy marinara sauce, see below (or you can use your favorite store-bought sauce**)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced fresh basil leaves
• optional topping: crushed red peppers
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup finely-grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade
• coarse sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 g arlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more/less to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large sprig of fresh basil