CRUMBED BASIL CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg
• 140ml thickened cream
• 1/2 cup (60g) dried breadcrumbs
• 40g grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1kg skinless chicken thighs
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees C
• In a medium bowl, combine the egg and cream and beat together well. In a separate medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Rinse chicken and pat dry. Dip each piece into the egg wash and then coat liberally in the breadcrumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Fry the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and crusty. Place chicken in a baking dish and cover with alfoil.
• Bake covered in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes, or browned and chicken juices run clear.

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