Easy chicken parmigiana, Spruce up your humble chicken schnitzel with the addition of tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil. This simple topping adds a world of flavour that will delight your friends and family.
Ingredients:
2 tbspolive oil
15 gbutter
chicken schnitzels
1/3 cupgrated mozzarella
1/2 cupprepared pasta sauce
serve topped with basil leaves
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat olive oil and butter together in a large frying pan on medium.
- Fry schnitzels 2-3 minutes, each side, until golden. Drain on paper towel. Transfer chicken to a shallow ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Spoon over 1/2 cup prepared pasta sauce. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup grated mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve topped with basil leaves. Accompany with salad.
Tips:
Veal, pork or turkey schnitzel can be used. Prepare by dipping into seasoned flour, beaten egg and then breadcrumbs. Chill 10 minutes before cooking as above.