Chicken fillet with cheese and tomatoes
4 servings
25 minutes
Chicken fillet with cheese and tomatoes is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines crispy breading, tender chicken, and the rich aroma of tomato sauce. Lemon zest adds freshness while Parmesan brings a savory touch. The blend of oregano, garlic, and black pepper fills the dish with Mediterranean notes. The golden-brown chicken breasts remain tender inside, while the tomato sauce with onions adds juiciness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table and can be served with greens and a glass of white wine. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible for any cook, while its rich flavor leaves unforgettable impressions.
1
Wash the lemon, peel and chop the zest. Mix breadcrumbs, zest, parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Place the mixture on a large flat plate.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Breadcrumbs: 100 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Wash the chicken breasts, dry them, and pound to a thickness of 1 cm, dip in the egg, then in breadcrumbs with spices.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, fry the chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
4
Dice the onion and sauté in 1 tablespoon of oil in a separate pan until translucent. Chop the tomatoes, add them to the pan with the onion, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes. When serving, pour this sauce over the chicken.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Pelati tomatoes: 1 jar
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste