Chicken in Parmesan Breadcrumbs

A very handy recipe to have. This can be served in numerous different ways e.g.
-as a main course, maybe with some garlic butter/mayonnaise
-sliced and added to a baguette/wrap with crunchy iceberg lettuce
-as a snack with a sweet chilli sauce dip
-in a lunchbox for school etc.

Feeds 4

Time taken
-preparation 10 minutes
-cooking      10 minutes

Total cost € 6.00  (€ 1.50 a head)  This cost is just for the chicken/breadcrumbs. It does not include sides/rolls etc.

Ingredients

2 slices of day-old bread
A handful of grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
4 chicken breasts
Oil

Method

Blitz the bread into fine breadcrumbs in a food processor and add to a large flattish bowl.
Add the grated Parmesan to the breadcrumbs and mix with your hands to combine.
Crack the egg into a second bowl and lightly mix with a fork.
Dip each chicken breast in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.

(The prepared chicken can be prepared to this stage in advance and left in the fridge).

Add the oil to a large frying pan and gently fry the chicken on a medium heat until nice and golden on both sides and cooked through.

(Do not turn the chicken over until it lets you - i.e. it will stick to the pan initially but when it is ready to be turned over the chicken will move easily. If it is still sticking to pan leave it for another minute or two).

Serve as you like.

TIP

If you have bread that is past its best blitz in a food processor and freeze. A very handy standby.

This recipe can also be used for pork and veal.