Brazilian recipe
Quick and Easy Brazilian Chicken Parmigiana (Frango à Parmegiana)
A no-fuss, everyday comfort food classic. Tender chicken fillets topped with rich tomato sauce and melty mozzarella cheese, perfect for a quick family 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
Chicken fillets are readily available at any local butcher or supermarket meat counter in Uganda. For tomato sauce, look for high-quality canned versions or jars in the pasta aisle of major grocery stores. Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are widely stocked in the refrigerated dairy sections of large supermarkets in Kampala and Entebbe. If you cannot find fresh mozzarella, any good-melting semi-soft cheese is a suitable substitute, though the original recipe calls for mozzarella for the best authentic result.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and a crack of black pepper
- Place each fillet between two sheets of cling film
- Gently flatten the fillets using a meat mallet or a heavy rolling pin
- Peel away the cling film from the flattened fillets
- Arrange the fillets neatly on a baking tray
- Pop them into a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes
- Take the tray out of the oven carefully
- Spoon the tomato sauce generously over each chicken fillet
- Layer the slices of mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce
- Sprinkle the oregano and grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted
- Serve immediately while hot
Observations
Frango à parmegiana is a true staple in Brazilian homes, loved for its heartwarming, rustic simplicity. This version features chicken fillets topped with a classic tomato sauce and melted cheese, making it a reliable and delicious go-to when you need a satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
It is the perfect choice for a flavourful main course that appeals to everyone at the table and pairs beautifully with simple sides like steamed rice or a fresh salad.
It is the perfect choice for a flavourful main course that appeals to everyone at the table and pairs beautifully with simple sides like steamed rice or a fresh salad.
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