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Chicken Parmigiana

Description

A great Italian recipe that has become an Aussie pub favourite.

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 8 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast fillets, skin removed
  • 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup seasoned flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 140g tub Leggo’s Tomato Paste
  • 1 tomato, skin removed and diced
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon each fresh basil and oregano
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally.

Step 2

Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese on a large plate. Coat chicken lightly with seasoned flour, dip into combined beaten egg and milk and then into breadcrumb mix, pressing coating on firmly. Refrigerate until required.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small saucepan, add onion and cook for 2 minutes, stir in garlic, Leggo’s Tomato Paste, diced tomato, water and herbs and simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked and golden brown.

Step 5

Place chicken on a baking tray, top each with a spoonful of tomato mixture and ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese. Place under a hot grill until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Tasty Tip!

Fresh breadcrumbs can be made with either white, wholemeal or grain bread.

Chicken Parmigiana
Average user rating:
  • 4

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