Crispy Baked Parmesan Chicken ‘parm’ with Cherry Tomato Sauce

25m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Make the sauce: Sauté onion, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and chopped basil stems with salt and pepper until softened. Add sundried tomato paste, tomato puree, a splash of water, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer until thickened.
  2. 2Mix breadcrumbs with smoked paprika, garlic granules, and parmesan.
  3. 3Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture. Press to create a tight crust.
  4. 4Bake chicken at 195c fan until golden and crispy, turning halfway.
  5. 5Spoon sauce onto plates, top with chicken, and garnish with rocket and parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 2 slices stale bread or lightly toasted bread blended into breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic granules
  • 30 g grated parmesan
  • 1 large handful cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sundried tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil
  • 1 splash water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 handful rocket
  • 1 parmesan

Equipment

panbaking parchment or cling filmrolling pinoven or airfryerknifegraterfood processor