Brazilian recipe
Classic Chicken Parmegiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A straightforward recipe featuring tender chicken fillets topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
300g chicken breast fillets
Fresh 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
Fresh 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
Fresh chicken fillets and quality mozzarella can be found at local butchers (butchery counters) or the refrigerated aisles of supermarkets in major cities like Accra or Kumasi. Tomato sauce and seasonings are readily available in the pantry aisles of any local grocery store or market.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and black pepper.
- Place each fillet between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Gently flatten the fillets using a meat mallet.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the fillets.
- Arrange the fillets on a baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven.
- Pour the tomato sauce over each fillet.
- Top the fillets with the slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with oregano and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
Chicken Parmegiana is a beloved staple in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its straightforward preparation and deeply comforting flavors. This recipe highlights tender chicken fillets, coated in savory tomato sauce and blanketed with molten cheese, making it an excellent choice for a practical yet impressive main course.
Whether you are aiming for a flavorful dinner without the fuss or simply craving a classic favorite, this dish is universally appealing and pairs perfectly with a variety of side dishes.
Whether you are aiming for a flavorful dinner without the fuss or simply craving a classic favorite, this dish is universally appealing and pairs perfectly with a variety of side dishes.
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