This easy chicken parmigiana recipe uses parmesan to add extra flavour to the crumb on these budget-friendly drumsticks. This Australian classic chicken parmi is served with lots of sauce and a fresh salad.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 ½ cups (135g) panko breadcrumbs
1 cup (30g) Perfect Italiano™ Extra Sharp Parmesan, finely grated
Salt and pepper
8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin on
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
700g tomato passata with basil and oregano
200g Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Melt cheese
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper
Lightly whisk the eggs in a shallow dish with ¼ cup water
In a large mixing bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and season well with salt and pepper
Working with one drumstick at a time, dip in the egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs on gently with your fingertips to coat. Set aside
Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan, over medium-high heat. Cook half of the drumsticks for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Transfer to the lined tray and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken
Meanwhile, spread the tomato passata over the base of a 1.5 litre (6 cup capacity) ovenproof dish. Arrange the drumsticks over the tomatoes and top with Perfect Melt cheese
Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken is cooked and golden. Serve warm with a fresh salad
