Brazilian recipe
Breaded Chicken with Tomato Sauce and Melted Cheese (Frango à parmegiana)
A straightforward preparation of chicken fillets topped with vibrant tomato sauce and bubbly, melted mozzarella. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
300g chicken breast fillets
Lemon juice, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken breast fillets and dairy products at local supermarkets or neighborhood food stores. You can find canned or jarred tomato sauce and dried herbs in the pantry staples aisle of most grocery retailers in the Bahamas.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and black pepper.
- Place each fillet between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Lightly flatten the fillets using a meat mallet.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the fillets.
- Arrange the fillets on a baking sheet.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over each fillet.
- Top the fillets with the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
The 'frango à parmegiana' stands as a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its comforting appeal and straightforward approach. This preparation focuses on tender chicken fillets, generously sauced with tomato and capped with melted cheese, offering an efficient yet satisfying solution for everyday meals.
Designed for those who appreciate a flavorful main dish without unnecessary complexity, this chicken classic caters to all tastes and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes, such as white rice or simple salads.
Designed for those who appreciate a flavorful main dish without unnecessary complexity, this chicken classic caters to all tastes and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes, such as white rice or simple salads.
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