Chicken Parmesan

This classic is guaranteed to leave a good impression. American/Italian inspired the crunchy, yet moist chicken alongside the Italian spaghetti flavours is the ultimate pairing.

If you’re looking to impress this easy to cook meal for valentine's day is a no brainer. From a romantic meal for two, to a family feast, chicken parmesan is a delicious showstopper that’ll leave people thinking they’re eating at a restaurant.

Ingredients you will need:

• 2 chicken breasts.
• 2 large eggs.
• 70g flour.
• Breadcrumbs.
• 2 servings of Spaghetti.
• Homemade or shop bough marinara sauce.
• 25g of grated parmesan cheese.
• 100g of mozzarella.

Method

1. Pre-heat your oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.
2. Start by coating your chicken in breadcrumbs. To do this, separate your flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs into separate containers or bowls.
3. Once prepared, coating your chicken in flour, then dipping into the egg, then covering in the breadcrumbs. Place on a non-stick oven tray.
4. Repeat until all chicken is done. Leave to sit for 10 minutes.
5. Place into the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place a coat your chicken in a reasonable layer of marinara/pasta sauce and cover in your grated mozzarella.
6. Place back in the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes. Ensure chicken is cooked through (all white with no pink).
7. While your chicken is cooking, bring some water to the boil in a large saucepan.
8. Add a drop of olive or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt.
9. Once boiling, add your spaghetti. Cook for 10 minuets or until soft.
10. Once done, drain and place into a wok or pot. Slowly mix in your homemade or shop bought marinara pasta sauce and heat through stirring in your grated parmesan.
11. Serve by placing your chicken onto a bed of spaghetti.