Crispy Parmesan Chicken
The best thing about this recipe is that it's still full of flavour. The panko crumbs gives this chicken an extra crunch. And all the seasonings gives this chicken so much flavour! I could easily eat this breaded chicken alone and it will still be delicious.
This recipe has quickly become one of our favourites.
I love this recipe because it is one of those hearty meals that doesn't really take too much time to make. It's full of flavour. And, well, Mr. Man was thoroughly impressed.
And Mr. Man loves it because, well, it's simply delicious. (He doesn't ask for much really.)
I am always looking for ways to upgrade our dinners. I love adding protein to them but after a while, it all seems the same.
So I added this crispy parmesan chicken on this side instead.
I love the mix of the different textures - the soft comforting-ness of pasta and then this crisp, flavourful chicken. Opposites but yet, they go so well together.
I try not to deep fry anything, ever. I can't seem to tolerate those foods. But but because this chicken is shallow fried, it isn't overly oily and greasy. Just delicious and crispy.
The best thing about this recipe is that it's still full of flavour.
I've had a lot of breaded chickens that just taste like a bread-like crust. That's where this is different. The panko crumbs gives this chicken an extra crunch. And all the seasonings gives this chicken so much flavour! I could easily eat this breaded chicken alone and it will still be delicious.
Makes:2 servings
Preptime:
Cook time:
- In a shallow bowl or plate, evenly mix panko crumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside
- Dip the chicken breast in the beaten egg. Ensure chicken is evenly coated.
- Press the chicken breast into the panko crumb mixture on both sides and its evenly coated.
- In a skillet, add a few tablespoons of oil - enough to just cover the bottom of the pan - no more. Heat skillet on medium high heat.
- Shallow fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through (approximately 5 minutes per side).
30 Minute Sausage Pasta
This recipe is also perfect for those cold nights after work when you have nothing prepared. It only takes a total of 30 minutes to make and will definitely keep you warm.
Oh winter. The time of year when I just want to hibernate at home while escaping the cold weather threatening me on the other side of my window.
Like most people, I fill up on carbs during winter. There is something comforting about eating a bowl of pasta in your pajamas while the snow accumulates outside. (Bonus points – I live in a condo and never have to go outside to shovel snow!)
This recipe is also perfect for those cold nights after work when you have nothing prepared. It only takes a total of 30 minutes to make and will definitely keep you warm. Best of all, you probably already have all of these ingredients in your fridge already. You’ll be on your couch eating this under a nice warm blanket in no time!
Paired with a great full bodied red wine, this recipe is also great for date nights. Your s/o will never know you were in the kitchen for only 30 minutes. (I made this for the Mister and added some fresh spinach just before serving and he was a happy man.)
30 Minute Sausage Pasta
Makes: 4 servings
Cook time:
- 2 cups of uncooked pasta of your choice
- 1 ½ cups of tomato sauce
- 2 uncooked sausages (any variety will do, but I do recommend sweet italian sausages)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ground black pepper
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- In a medium pot, add pasta to boiling water.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and brown onions and garlic for 1 minute.
- Remove the meat from the sausage casing and add it to the skillet. Cook until golden brown. Add chili flakes and italian seasoning.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until softened.
- Add the tomato sauce and cooked, drained pasta.
- Top with some freshly ground pepper and parmesan cheese before serving.
