Chicken Parmigiana Serves 2 Preparation Time - 20 mins Cook - 15 mins
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Ingredients 1 chicken breast, cut through the middle 1 egg, beaten 40g breadcrumbs 35g Parmesan, grated 2 tbsp plain flour 1 dessert spoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 200ml passata 1/2 tsp caster sugar 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 ball mozzarella 150g dried linguine or spaghetti Salt & Pepper to taste
Method 1. Lay the chicken between two layers of cling film and bash with a rolling pin until they are the thickness of a ÂŁ1 coin. 2. Mix half of the Parmesan with the breadcrumbs. 3. Dip the chicken in the flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate and place in the fridge while you make the sauce. 4. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan, then fry the garlic for a few seconds, then tip in the passata, sugar and oregano. Season and simmer for 5-10 mins. 5. Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the chicken for 3-5 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked through. 6. Pour the sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken. Scatter over the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan and put in the oven for 5 mins or under the grill until the cheese has melted. 7. Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Serve with vegetables or salad.