Crispy Parmesan Chicken With Soft Basil Tomatoes

Crispy Parmesan Chicken With Soft Basil Tomatoes
  • Author: Gary Rhodes

This recipe will guide you through creating crispy Parmesan chicken escalopes served with soft basil tomatoes, creating a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of golden, crispy chicken paired with juicy, aromatic tomatoes is sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests. Let's get cooking!

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • , for dusting flour
  • 75g/3oz fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 50g/2oz finely grated Parmesan
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • , for cooking olive oil
  • large knob of butter
  • 6 tomatoes, halved
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • coarse sea salt
  • handful of fresh basil
  • 4 wedges of lemon

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts between cling film sheets and lightly bat, until about half to one centimetre/quarter to half an inch thick. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dust in flour to coat thoroughly, tapping away any excess.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
  • Dip the flattened chicken breasts (escalopes) in the beaten egg, followed by the Parmesan breadcrumbs.
  • Heat some olive oil with the butter in a large frying pan. Once sizzling, add the crumbed escalopes and cook for three to four minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
  • For the soft basil tomatoes, preheat the grill and put the tomato halves on a baking tray, topping each with a slice of garlic. Season with a good twist of fresh black pepper and a sprinkling of sea salt.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and grill until just overdone, their softness providing the escalopes with a sauce to dip into.
  • Tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Serve the escalopes on a warm plate with the soft basil tomatoes and a wedge of lemon.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4