Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Soft Basil Tomatoes

Chicken breasts are flattened, breaded in Parmesan crumbs, pan-fried until golden, and served with grilled garlic tomatoes and fresh basil.

Chicken Quick Italian High Protein Parmesan

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

545.6

kcal / serving

2182.4 kcal total

Carbs

28.9g

per serving

115.6 g total

Fat

25.6g

per serving

102.5 g total

Protein

49.7g

per serving

198.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Flour

For dusting

Dairy

Parmesan Cheese

Finely grated

piece

Egg

Free-range, beaten

Butter

Large knob

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Wedges

GrainsCereals

White Breadcrumbs

Fresh

Meat

piece

Chicken Breast

Skinless

NutsSeeds

to taste

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

1.5

clove

Garlic

Thinly sliced

to taste

Sea Salt

Coarse

handful

Basil

Fresh leaves

OilsFats

Olive Oil

For cooking and drizzling

Vegetables

piece

Tomato

Halved

Method

Serve the crispy chicken on warm plates with tomatoes and lemon wedges.

Season chicken with salt and pepper then coat lightly in flour.

Combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a bowl.

Dip each chicken breast into beaten egg and then into the Parmesan breadcrumbs.

Flatten chicken breasts between cling film to 0.5cm - 1cm thickness.

Fry chicken in olive oil and butter for 4 minutes per side.

Place tomato halves on a tray under a preheated grill topped with garlic.

Season tomatoes with salt, pepper, and olive oil then grill until very soft.

Scatter torn basil leaves over the grilled tomatoes.