Name: Parmesan chicken with chilli asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain flour; 2 eggs; 3 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan; 500 gram chicken tenderloins; 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil; 1 bunch (170g) asparagus, trimmed, halved crosswise; 150 gram snow peas, trimmed; 40 gram butter; 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced; lemon wedges, to serve

Parmesan chicken with chilli asparagus

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

30M

Total

50M

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Ingredients

1/3 cup plain flour

2 eggs

3 cup soft fresh breadcrumbs

1/2 cup finely grated parmesan

500 gram chicken tenderloins

1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil

1 bunch (170g) asparagus, trimmed, halved crosswise

150 gram snow peas, trimmed

40 gram butter

1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place flour in a shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs and 1 tablespoon water in a separate shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan in another bowl.

2.Coat chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then parmesan crumbs to coat lightly. Place on a plate.

3.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add chicken in batches; cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer the chicken to prepared tray. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked.

4.Blanch asparagus and snow peas in a medium saucepan of boiling water. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain.

5.Heat butter and remaining oil in a large frying pan over moderately high heat. Add walnuts; cook and stir until sizzling. Add chilli and asparagus mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes.

6.Serve asparagus mixture with chicken and lemon wedges.

Finishing chicken in the oven helps prevent crumb coating burning and keeps chicken moist. You will need to process 6 slices of day-old white bread to make crumbs.
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