Stranger Foods

ItalianChicken parmigiana

Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 15 mins

This classic chicken Parmesan recipe gets the Good Food makeover, resulting in a hearty yet healthy dish great for sharing with your mates

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Halve 2 large skinless chicken breasts through the middle then place the 4 pieces between cling film sheets and bash out with a rolling pin until they are the thickness of a £1 coin.
Dip in 2 beaten eggs, then 75 g breadcrumbs, mixed with half of the 75 g grated parmesan. Set aside on a plate in the fridge while you make the sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook 2 crushed garlic cloves for , then tip in half a 690 ml jar passata, 1 tsp caster sugar and 1 tsp dried oregano. Season and simmer for .
Heat grill to High and cook the chicken for each side, then remove.
Pour the tomato sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken.
Scatter over torn pieces of half a 125 g ball light mozzarella, and the remaining grated parmesan and grill for until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
Serve with vegetables or salad and some pasta or potatoes, if you like.