Brazilian recipe
Easy Chicken Parmigiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A simple frango à parmegiana recipe with chicken fillets, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. Practical and satisfying for everyday meals.
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Ingredients
300 g chicken fillets
Lemon juice, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon 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 oregano
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Where to find ingredients
Look for the chicken fillets in the poultry section of any supermarket or wet market, and choose tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and Parmesan in the dairy, deli, or pantry aisles. Lemon juice and black pepper are commonly stocked with seasonings; if needed, use a mild lemon juice substitute only here as a backup.
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 with a meat mallet
- Remove the plastic wrap from the fillets
- Place the fillets on a baking tray
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes
- Remove the tray from the oven
- Pour the tomato sauce over each fillet
- Top the fillets with the mozzarella slices
- Sprinkle oregano and grated Parmesan cheese over the cheese
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts
- Serve immediately
Observations
Frango à parmegiana is a classic of Brazilian cooking, loved for its simplicity and comforting flavor. This recipe uses chicken fillets topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, making it a practical and delicious option for quick meals.
Ideal for anyone looking for a tasty main dish without fuss, frango à parmegiana pleases every palate and can be served with a variety of side dishes.
Ideal for anyone looking for a tasty main dish without fuss, frango à parmegiana pleases every palate and can be served with a variety of side dishes.
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