Cheat’s Chicken Parmigiana

Crispy chicken smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella - the ultimate comfort meal. We love serving with a simple side salad, but you could go the extra mile and coat some spaghetti in the leftover sauce or serve with crispy parmesan potatoes.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Put the 4 chicken breasts on a board, cover with clingfilm and pound with a rolling pin until each is about 2cm thick all over. Season each side with salt.

Step 2

Gather three shallow bowls and fill one with 100g plain flour, another with 2 beaten eggs and 2 tbsp water, and the last with 100g panko breadcrumbs mixed with 40g grated parmesan. Dip each chicken breast into the flour, followed by the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs. Pat the excess breadcrumbs into any bald spots.

Step 3

Add 2 tbsp oil to a pan on medium-high heat and fry each piece of breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 4

Add 1/2 the pomodoro sauce into the base of an oven-proof baking dish. Lay the breaded chicken on top and cover each piece with a spoonful of the remaining sauce, a slice of mozzarella and a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Bake under the grill for 15 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted.

Step 5

Top with any remaining parmesan and the 10g fresh basil. If using, serve with the 80g mixed salad tossed with the juice 1/2 lemon and a drizzle of olive oil or go the extra mile and coat some spaghetti in the tomato sauce.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 125g Mozzarella, sliced 1x Stamford Street Co. Mozzarella Cheese Ball 125g
  • 10g Basil 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 4 Chicken Breast 2x Sainsbury's British Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets Skinless & Boneless 320g
  • 100g Plain Flour 1x Sainsbury's Plain Flour 500g
  • 100g Panko Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Panko Breadcrumbs, Inspired to Cook 100g
  • 2 Eggs, beaten 1x Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium x6
  • 350g Pomodoro Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Pomodoro Sauce, Taste the Difference 350g (Serves 2)
  • 60g Parmesan Cheese, grated 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Grated Parmigiano Cheese 60g
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 80g Mixed Salad 1x Sainsbury's Butterhead Salad 80g
  • 0.5 Lemon, juiced 1x Sainsbury's Lemons
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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