Brazilian recipe
Easy Chicken à Parmegiana (Frango à parmegiana e)
A straightforward guide to making classic Brazilian-style chicken parmigiana at home, featuring tender breast fillets, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
300g chicken breast fillets
Lemon juice to taste
Black pepper to taste
120ml tomato sauce (passata)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp finely grated parmesan cheese
Lemon juice to taste
Black pepper to taste
120ml tomato sauce (passata)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp finely grated parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find chicken breast fillets, fresh lemons, and mozzarella in the chilled meat or dairy aisles of major supermarkets like Waitrose, Sainsbury's, or Tesco. Dried oregano and parmesan are available in the dried herbs and world foods/pasta sections respectively. As a shortcut, a good quality jarred pasta sauce can be used if you don't have time to simmer your own tomato base.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Place each fillet between two sheets of cling film.
- Gently flatten the fillets using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Remove the cling film from the fillets.
- Arrange the fillets in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven.
- Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over each fillet.
- Cover the fillets with the slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the oregano and grated parmesan over the cheese layer.
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
Chicken à Parmegiana is a beloved staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its satisfying combination of textures and flavours. This simplified version focuses on chicken breast fillets, topped with a vibrant tomato sauce and golden, melted cheese, making it an excellent choice for a fuss-free weeknight dinner.
Perfect for those who want a flavourful main course without spending hours in the kitchen, this dish is universally appealing and pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, from steamed vegetables to classic chips.
Perfect for those who want a flavourful main course without spending hours in the kitchen, this dish is universally appealing and pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, from steamed vegetables to classic chips.
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