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Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Gisborne — Mother recipe · en it

A classic Italian dish, adapted with a local twist for a delicious chicken parmesan sandwich.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast fillets
  • 1 cup of Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 cup of canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup of grated cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
  • 4 slices of French bread
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce

Method

  1. Prepare the chicken breast fillets by making a slit down the middle to form a pocket.
  2. In a bowl, mix the eggs with a bit of salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the seasoned breadcrumbs and parsley.
  3. Dip the chicken fillets in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture, and finally in the Italian bread crumbs, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. In a hot pan with olive oil, cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Place the fillets on a plate, cover with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and grated cheese, then top with another fillet.
  6. Make the sandwich with the bread slices, add the tomato sauce and cheese on top, then bake in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

The story

The chicken parmesan sandwich is a local adaptation of the famous Italian dish, tailored to suit the tastes and available ingredients in Gisborne, an area known for its agriculture.

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