Chicken Parm

In the words of my 17-year-old brother, Christian, ‘This is one of the best things you’ve ever cooked.’ I’ll take that. You’ve got gorgeous, rich, tomato-y sauce, chicken running through and a crispy top to round it off. See what all the fuss is about. Serve this with chips, pasta or your favourite greens.Please note, you’ll need an ovenproof pan for this recipe. Adapted from 'The Actually Delicious One Pot', published by Bloomsbury.

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Ingredients

cherry tomatoes 750 g (halved)
garlic cloves 4 (crushed)
red onion 1 (diced)
chicken breast 2 (sliced)
balsamic vinegar 30 ml
fresh basil 10 g (torn)
caster sugar pinch
garlic granules 1 tsp
dried mixed herbs 2 tsp
panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsp
mozzarella cheese ball 200 g (sliced)
Parmesan 50 g (grated)

Method

Prep the ingredients

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and crush the garlic. Peel and dice the red onion. To prep the chicken breast: cut along the long side of the chicken breasts and all the way through, separating them into 4 thin pieces.

Cook the dish

Heat a dash of oil in an ovenproof casserole/pan over a medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add a generous glug of oil to the pan, once it’s hot add half of the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the crushed garlic, red onion and the remaining tomatoes. Add the balsamic vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping all the browned bits, cook for 3 minutes. Add the torn basil, a pinch of sugar and season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the sauce.

Finish the dish

Heat the grill to high.
Thinly slice the mozzarella. Grate the Parmesan, unless already grated.
Make the seasoned panko: In a small bowl combine the garlic granules, mixed herbs, half of the Parmesan and the panko breadcrumbs.
Top the chicken with the mozzarella slices and sprinkle over the panko breadcrumbs. Place under the hot grill and grill for a few minute until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Plate up with your favourite sides and enjoy!

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