Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, 4 beaten together, 1 beaten in a separate bowl

  • 1 tsp of paprika

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets

  • 150 g of panko breadcrumbs

  • 100 ml of vegetable oil

  • 300 g of greek-style yoghurt

  • 1 tbsp of dijon mustard

  • 100 g of grated mozzarella

  • 90 g of parmesan, grated

  • 150 ml of napoletana sauce

  • 10 g of flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped

  • 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

6 servings

Calories~708 kcal

Protein~32 g

Carbs~31 g

Fat~49 g

Fiber~7 g

Sugar~13 g

Total recipe

Calories~4,250 kcal

Protein~190 g

Carbs~185 g

Fat~295 g

Fiber~40 g

Sugar~75 g

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.

  • Step 2

    Tip the 4 beaten eggs into a shallow tray, add the paprika and a pinch of salt and whisk to combine.

  • Step 3

    Using a sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breast fillets by cutting through the centre so that each breast fillet becomes two thinner pieces.

  • Step 4

    Add the chicken to the tray of beaten eggs, turn a few times then cover and chill for 4 hours or ideally overnight.

  • Step 5

    Tip 100g of the breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl or tray, add the chicken breast fillets one at a time and turn to make sure they’re evenly coated with the breadcrumbs, then set aside.

  • Step 6

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan until it begins to shimmer. Add the chicken and fry for 1-2 mins on each side until golden, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry the chicken in batches if needed and transfer it to a tray lined with greaseproof paper once fried.

  • Step 7

    Whilst the chicken is frying, whisk the yoghurt, mustard, remaining beaten egg and 2 tbsp of the mozzarella together in a small bowl.

  • Step 8

    In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 50g of panko breadcrumbs and 50g of the grated parmesan.

  • Step 9

    Top each chicken breast with a large spoonful of the Napoletana sauce and then top with a spoonful of the yoghurt sauce. Scatter over the parmesan breadcrumb mixture and any remaining mozzarella.

  • Step 10

    Place the tray in the oven and bake for 10 mins until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.

  • Step 11

    Transfer the chicken breasts to serving plates and serve with a scattering of parsley, a lemon wedge for freshness and a grind of black pepper. Enjoy.

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