Chicken Parmesan
This chicken parmesan recipe features a deliciously crisp chicken breast smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and beautifully melted cheese. A winning family dish that is perfect for a cosy dinner at home.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 Chicken Breasts (Skinless)
- 100 g Plain Flour
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
- 120 g Breadcrumbs
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese
- Salt (To taste)
- Black Pepper (To taste)
- Oil (For frying)
- 400 g Tomatoes (Chopped )
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Oregano (Dried)
- 1 tsp Basil (Dried )
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas mark 6.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Dip each chicken breast in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to coat it well.
- 5
Heat the oil for shallow frying in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and set aside.
- 6
In a separate pan, heat up the olive oil and add the minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce, and spoon more sauce over the chicken. Top with grated mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with spaghetti or your favourite pasta. Enjoy!