I've been trying to follow the Slimming World diet this week to try and lose some summer pounds so the recipe I came up with takes into account the extra easy plan (using both the healthy B and healthy A options). You can however make this as naughty as you want it and if I wasn't trying to be good, I'd probably mix some parmesan in with the breadcrumbs too.
2 large chicken breasts, halved
2 slices bread (800g loaf), whizzed into breadcrumbs (use dry bread but don't be tempted by stale ends)
1 egg
Paprika
Mixed herbs
Salt and pepper
400g tinned tomatoes
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp tomato purée
150g spaghetti
Cheese (to top)
Instructions:
1. Prepare your breadcrumbs and sprinkle over some paprika and mixed herbs. Mix in gently (and add more to taste if you desire). Whisk up an egg in a bowl.
2. Season the chicken with some salt and pepper. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, and then roll in the breadcrumbs. Lay out on a baking sheet, and put in the fridge while you prepare your sauce.
3. Preheat the oven to 200C. Finely dice an onion and fry for about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for a further minute. Add in the tomatoes, sugar, tomato purée and a pinch of mixed herbs. Season to taste.
4. Put the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes. During this time, blend the tomato sauce before bringing it to the boil and allowing it to simmer.
5. Add the tomato sauce to an oven-proof dish. Place the chicken on top of the sauce and cover with cheese. Put the dish in the oven for a further 10 minutes.
6. Serve on the spaghetti.
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