Brazilian recipe
Classic Chicken Parmigiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A straightforward and comforting dish featuring breaded-style chicken fillets topped with vibrant 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
Find fresh chicken fillets and dairy products at local butcher shops (duka la nyama) or supermarket poultry and deli sections. Use high-quality canned tomato sauce or homemade coulis available in the grocery aisle. Substitute Mozzarella with any good melting semi-soft white cheese if necessary.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and black pepper.
- Place each fillet between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Gently pound the fillets to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the fillets.
- Arrange the fillets on a baking sheet.
- Place in an oven preheated to 180°C and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet 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 cheese over the top of the mozzarella.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
Frango à parmegiana is a beloved staple in Brazilian kitchens, celebrated for its simple preparation and deeply comforting flavors. This recipe relies on tender chicken fillets, generously coated with a rich tomato sauce and finished with a layer of melted cheese, making it a reliable choice for a hearty meal.
Perfect for those seeking a flavorful main dish without unnecessary complexity, this chicken preparation appeals to all tastes and pairs beautifully with a wide array of side dishes.
Perfect for those seeking a flavorful main dish without unnecessary complexity, this chicken preparation appeals to all tastes and pairs beautifully with a wide array of side dishes.
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