Name: These Chicken Parmigiana Rissoles are a twist on a pub fave
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1kg chicken mince; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves to serve; 2 tsp garlic granules; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 eggs; 1¾ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup grated parmesan; Olive oil, for shallow frying; 150g shaved leg ham; 400g jar Basilico pasta sauce; 1½ cups (180g) grated Perfect Melt 4 cheeses; French fries and salad leaves, to serve

These Chicken Parmigiana Rissoles are a twist on a pub fave

Crispy, cheesy goodness!

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Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

35M

Resting

20M

Total

55M

No need to leave your house for a great chicken parmi!

TIP: We used Perfect Italiano Perfect Melt 4 cheeses, available from major supermarkets.

Ingredients

1kg chicken mince

¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus extra leaves to serve

2 tsp garlic granules

1 tsp onion powder

2 eggs

1¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 cup grated parmesan

Olive oil, for shallow frying

150g shaved leg ham

400g jar Basilico pasta sauce

1½ cups (180g) grated Perfect Melt 4 cheeses

French fries and salad leaves, to serve

Method

Step 1

Place mince, basil, garlic granules, onion powder, eggs, ¾ cup of the breadcrumbs and ¾ cup of the parmesan in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide mixture into 12 portions (about 1/3-cup in each). Using damp hands, shape into rissoles (about 6cm in diameter).

Step 2

Combine remaining breadcrumbs and parmesan in a shallow bowl. Coat rissoles in breadcrumb mixture. Place on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Cover. Refrigerate for 20 mins.

Step 3

Heat enough oil in a large non-stick frying pan to shallow fry over a medium-low heat. Cook rissoles in two batches, for 12-15 mins, turning halfway, until evenly browned. Return to oven tray. Top with ham. Spoon about 1½ tbsp of pasta sauce over each one. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 4

Cook in a 200°C preheated oven for about 8 mins, until cheese is melted and rissoles are cooked through.

Step 5

Garnish with extra basil. Serve with fries and salad leaves.

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