Brazilian recipe
Breaded Chicken Parmigiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A classic dish featuring tender chicken fillets topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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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
Chicken breast, lemon, and mozzarella are available at local meat shops and supermarkets. For the parmesan, locally produced hard aged cheese is a suitable substitute if an imported product is unavailable.
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.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven.
- Pour the tomato sauce over each fillet.
- Cover the fillets with the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Sprinkle the oregano and grated parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
Chicken Parmigiana is a staple of Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its comforting flavor profile and satisfying texture. This recipe utilizes chicken breast fillets, which are baked to perfection and layered with a savory tomato sauce and melty mozzarella cheese, making it an excellent choice for a hearty meal.
Perfect for those who appreciate a flavorful main course that is straightforward to prepare, this dish appeals to a wide range of tastes and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes.
Perfect for those who appreciate a flavorful main course that is straightforward to prepare, this dish appeals to a wide range of tastes and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes.
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