Chicken alla Red Pepper

STEP 1: CHAR Char peppers over flame or broil until blackened. Cover to steam 15 minutes, then peel and deseed. STEP 2: BASE Saute onion in olive oil until translucent. Add peppers. Add garlic, fennel, and chili flakes, saute until fragrant. STEP 3: BLEND Transfer mixture to blender and blend until smooth. STEP 4: COOK Return sauce to pan, add stock, cook 2–3 min. STEP 5: SIMMER Add butter and cream. Simmer 3–5 min until glossy. Remove from heat and stir in Parm and basil. STEP 6: BREAD Dip chicken in flour, then wet mix, then press firmly in dry mix. STEP 7: FRY 350°F until golden and crisp. STEP 8: MELT Cover sauce with mozzarella, then broil 2–3 min until browned. STEP 9: PLATE Slice cutlet, pour sauce, finish with basil and serve with hot yellow chilies.