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Ingredients
- 300 g skinless chicken breast
- 70 g Parmesan
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 70 g onion (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp brown cane sugar
- 500 g peeled canned tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 150 g mozzarella (sliced)
- Fresh basil for garnishing
Method
- 1Preheat the oven to 200–210 °C and prepare a suitable baking dish (approx. 30 × 40 cm).
- 2Wash the chicken breasts, pat them dry, and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts in it for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Then remove them from the pan and set aside briefly.
- 3Add the remaining tbsp of oil to the pan, add the finely diced onion, and sauté until translucent for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat, stir in the cane sugar, chopped tomatoes, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper and let everything simmer together for 3–4 minutes.
- 4Pour the tomato sauce into the baking dish. Place the seared chicken breasts on top, cover with mozzarella slices, and generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake in the preheated oven at 200–210 °C for 13–15 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and melted.
- 5Arrange the finished Parmesan chicken on plates and serve with a side dish of your choice (e.g., pasta or salad).
- 6Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
