Brazilian recipe
Quick and Easy Frango à Parmegiana (Frango à parmegiana)
A simple recipe for Frango à Parmegiana featuring tender chicken fillets, savory tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a delicious and hassle-free meal.
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Ingredients
300g chicken 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 chicken fillets, fresh lemons, and dairy products at your local supermarket's poultry and fresh produce sections. Mozzarella and parmesan can be found in the deli or refrigerated cheese aisles. If you cannot find pre-grated parmesan, any hard cow's milk cheese can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the chicken fillets with lemon juice and black pepper.
- Place each fillet between two sheets of cling film.
- Gently flatten the fillets using a meat mallet.
- Remove the cling film from the fillets.
- Arrange the fillets on a baking tray.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tray from the oven.
- Pour the tomato sauce over each fillet.
- Top the fillets with the slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the oregano and grated parmesan over the cheese layer.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Observations
Frango à Parmegiana is a beloved staple in Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its straightforward preparation and comforting flavors. This version uses succulent chicken fillets topped with rich tomato sauce and bubbling cheese, offering a practical yet delicious solution for busy weeknight dinners.
It is the perfect choice for those who want a flavorful main course without any fuss. This dish is universally appealing and pairs beautifully with a wide range of side dishes.
It is the perfect choice for those who want a flavorful main course without any fuss. This dish is universally appealing and pairs beautifully with a wide range of side dishes.
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