Chicken With Mozzarella Basil And Parma Ham Recipes

CHICKEN WITH MOZZARELLA, BASIL AND PARMA HAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200C, fan 180°C Lay out the fillets on a board.
• Season all over and carefully make a small incision about 4-5 cm (2-2 1/2 in) long and 3cm (1 1/2in) deep in the centre of each one to make a 'pocket'.
• Stuff 2 slices of the mozzarella and 3 basil leaves into each of the pockets - don't worry if either the herbs or cheese poke out a little.
• Wrap each chicken breast with 1 1/2 slices of the Parma ham to conceal the pocket.
• Heat the oil in a pan and sear each breast on both sides until golden.
• Place on a roasting tray in the oven for 8 minutes, until cooked through and the cheese is oozing.
• Serve with boiled potatoes in herb butter, plus salad.

CHICKEN WRAPPED IN PARMA HAM

Steps:

• Trim chicken breast fillets and lay on a board or worktop. Remove inner fillets and reserve. Season all pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lay sage leaves along the length of large fillets. Replace inner fillets to enclose sage.
• Wrap each fillet neatly with Parma ham. Heat sunflower oil in a pan and fry wrapped chicken breasts over medium heat all over to brown ham and cook chicken through - about 5 minutes - depending on size of fillets.
• Meanwhile make the sauce. Heat remaining oil in a pan and fry onion and garlic over gentle heat to soften but not brown. Add Cirio Cherry Tomatoes and SuperCirio Tomato Puree and bring to bubbling. Cook 2-3 minutes to reduced slightly. Stir in black olives and capers and season.
• Serve fillets whole, or halved, with sauce poured around. Decorate with sage leaves.

CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Mix italian bread crumbs with panko in a large dish.
• Slather each chicken breast with mayo and dredge in breadcrumbs.
• Put chicken breasts side by side in baking dish and cook in oven for 15-18 minutes or until they start to brown on the outside.
• Begin the sauce with jar of pasta sauce, can of tomatoes, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper (add a little onion if you wish). Simmer on low-medium heat until chicken is browning.
• Remove chicken from oven and pour all of the sauce over the tops of the breasts.
• Reduce oven temp to 375 and bake, uncovered, for another 20 minutes.
• In the last 5 minutes, pull the chicken out again and layer on slices of FRESH MOZZARELLA all over the chicken and return to oven.
• I usually turn the broiler on for about 2 mins to start the melting process then turn it back to the oven.
• Once the cheese has melted and started to bubble, remove from oven.
• Top with lots of torn Fresh Basil leaves.
• Serve with pasta.

TOMATO, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• On a parchment-lined baking sheet, season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• While the chicken is in the oven, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot and simmer, stirring occasionally.
• NOTE: It should take about 20 minutes for the mixture to reduce.
• Once the glaze has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and set aside.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
• Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
• While the chicken is broiling, you can chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil.
• Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with basil.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY ROLLED CHICKEN PARMA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and chile flakes. Stir, cooking until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt, black pepper, and basil. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• On a clean work surface, butterfly the chicken breasts.
• Cover with plastic wrap, and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound out the chicken to ¼-inch (6-mm) thick.
• Season each side with salt and black pepper.
• With the cut side of the chicken facing up, arrange a flat layer of 4 half slices of ham, followed by 4 half slices of mozzarella.
• Roll toward you, starting the with the thickest part of the chicken. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
• Place the panko in a wide, shallow bowl, and add the Parmesan cheese and oregano. Stir to incorporate. Prepare two more wide bowls with the flour and the beaten egg.
• Unwrap the chicken and dredge in the flour, eggs, then bread crumbs.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 325°F (170°C). Add the chicken, two rolls at a time, and cook about 5 minutes per side or until the outside is an even golden brown. If a good color is achieved and the chicken's center is still not 165°F (74°C), you can finish cooking the chicken in an oven set to 325°F (170°C) until that temperature is reached.
• Place the fried chicken in an ovenproof dish. Spoon the tomato sauce over the top, saving some for serving.
• Arrange fresh mozzarella slices on top.
• Broil on the center rack for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and has small brown bubbles.
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve with the reserved tomato sauce alongside.
• Nutrition Calories: 1823 Fat: 156 grams Carbs: 63 grams Fiber: 5 grams Sugars: 11 grams Protein: 46 grams
• Enjoy!