Deluxe Chicken Breasts
This delicious chicken recipe is a must in any household. Deluxe Chicken Breasts is breaded and fried until perfectly golden brown and covered in a savory cheesy sauce. Chicken recipes like this one are great any time of the week.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 4 skinless, single chicken breast fillets (125g each)
- 8 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 8 teaspoon margarine
- 4 teaspoon plain flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a sheet of greaseproof paper, combine the flour and breadcrumbs.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites with 8 teaspoons water. Dip chicken in egg white mixture, then in the breadcrumbs mixture, turning to coat well.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over a medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned, about 10 mins. Place chicken in a baking dish. Bake until cooked through, about 15 mins.
- To prepare sauce, melt margarine in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add flour and stir over heat for 1 min.
- Add milk and bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 2 mins, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
- Place chicken breasts on individual dinner plates. Pour sauce over and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Garnish with paprika and serve immediately.