Healthy Chicken Parmigiana & Rainbow Salad

Preparation: 45 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients :

For the chicken :

• 2 slices wholegrain bread (slightly stale is fine)
• 4 slices of ham
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ bunch basil, leaves picked
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp red wine vinegar
• 4 small skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup light grated cheese

For the salad :

• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbs olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 small red capsicum, diced
• 1 cup kale, chopped
• 2/3 cup red cabbage, chopped
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Method :

1. Preheat a grill oven to high. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Add the tomatoes, basil, oil and vinegar to a small saucepan over a medium heat. Cook for 20 mins or until the tomatoes are soft. Once done, crush tomatoes with a fork.
3. Blitz the bread slices in a nutri-bullet or food processor until they are fine breadcrumbs. Set aside.
4. Tenderise the chicken breast fillets by covering them with baking paper and hitting them with a rolling pin.
5. Brush the chicken breasts with some olive oil and press the breadcrumbs over both sides.
6. Heat some olive oil in a fry pan and cook the chicken for about 3 mins on each side or until cooked through. Then place the coated chicken breasts onto the lined baking tray and top with the tomato mixture. Add a slice of ham, then top with the grated cheese.
7. Place the tray under the grill for 3 mins or so until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the carrot, capsicum, kale, cabbage, and tomatoes. Toss to coat.
9. To serve, divide the salad between four serving plates and place one parmigiana onto each plate.

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