Brazilian recipe
Easy Chicken Parmigiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A straightforward recipe for succulent chicken breast topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick, comforting everyday meal.
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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 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh chicken breast fillets at your local butcher or the meat counter at major supermarkets like Naivas or Quickmart. Mozzarella and Parmesan are readily available in the dairy aisle, and high-quality tomato sauce can be found in the pantry staples section.
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.
- Spoon the tomato sauce over each fillet.
- Top the fillets with the slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the oregano and grated Parmesan over the cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
Frango à parmegiana is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its unpretentious combination of flavors. This recipe calls for thin chicken breast fillets, smothered in tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese, offering an efficient yet satisfying solution for busy weeknight dinners.
Great for those wanting a flavorful main course with minimal fuss, this dish appeals to all tastes and pairs perfectly with a variety of side dishes, from simple greens to classic rice.
Great for those wanting a flavorful main course with minimal fuss, this dish appeals to all tastes and pairs perfectly with a variety of side dishes, from simple greens to classic rice.
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