Gordon Ramsay's Chicken Parmesan Recipe
About this recipe
Gordon Ramsay's Chicken Parmesan is a classic dish that combines crispy chicken with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella. This version stands out thanks to a few key techniques that ensure the chicken is perfectly cooked and the flavors are vibrant.
In just 30 minutes, you can create a stunning meal that features not only the chicken but also spaghetti and sautéed broccoli rabe, making it a complete dinner that's sure to impress.
Ingredient notes
- Use 2 trimmed and butterflied chicken breasts for optimal cooking and texture.
- The recipe calls for 100g of breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and 30g of grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- For the egg wash, you'll need 2 eggs, which will help the breadcrumbs adhere to the chicken.
Tips from The F Word’s video
- Butterflying the chicken breasts and rolling them out between parchment paper ensures they cook evenly and stay tender.
- Coating the chicken in flour before the egg wash helps the breadcrumbs stick better, creating that desired crispy texture.
- Letting the coated chicken sit for about 10 minutes before cooking allows the breadcrumbs to adhere more effectively.
Good to know
- How long does it take to cook the chicken?
- Cook the chicken for 2.5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- What is the cooking time for the spaghetti?
- The spaghetti should boil for 9-10 minutes.
- What should I do to ensure the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken?
- After coating the chicken in breadcrumbs, roll it again with parchment paper to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken.
- What kind of oil is used for cooking the chicken?
- Rapeseed oil is used for frying the chicken.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The F Word: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Trim the chicken breasts and butterfly them to make them thinner.
- 2
Place the chicken between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it out to flatten.
- 3
Dust the chicken with flour, shaking off the excess.
- 4
Prepare an egg wash by beating the eggs and submerging the chicken in it.
- 5
Mix breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully covered.
- 7
Flip the chicken over and roll it again to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken.
- 8
Boil water for spaghetti, adding a touch of olive oil and salt.
- 9
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Heat rapeseed oil in a pan and cook the chicken for 2.5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 11
Once cooked, place the chicken on a platter and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- 12
Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted.
- 13
In another pan, heat olive oil and sauté the broccoli rabe until it gets some color, seasoning with chili flakes and lemon juice.
- 14
Drain the pasta and toss it with olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, and torn basil leaves.
- 15
Plate the broccoli rabe in the center, add a spoon of sauce, place the chicken on top, and arrange the pasta around it.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of Parmesan cheese is inferred based on typical recipes for chicken parmesan.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from The F Word’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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