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Low FODMAP Chicken Parmigiana

Low FODMAP Chicken Parmigiana
LF Low FODMAP GF Gluten Free EF Egg Free NF Nut Free

Low FODMAP Chicken Parmigiana

Prep
20 MIN
Cooks in
45 MIN
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Serves
4

We’ve had so many requests for a low FODMAP chicken parmigiana recipe, and now it’s here!

This recipe is a labour of love, BUT it is totally worth it. This family favourite is drool-worthy with it’s juicy tender chicken, crunchy golden crumb, super yummy homemade tomato sauce, and layers of gooey golden cheese. This dish is home cooking at its finest.

We suggest serving this low FODMAP chicken parmigiana with your favourite side dishes like a simple green salad and roast potatoes.

Ingredients

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CHICKEN BRINE

500   chicken breast fillets (we used 1 small chicken breast fillet for 2 serves)
0.25   dried thyme
0.25   dried oregano
1   salt & pepper

PARMIGIANA SAUCE

400   plain roma/plum tomatoes with juice canned
0.5   leek (green leaves only, finely chopped)
2   garlic infused oil
0.25   dried chilli flakes
0.25   dried thyme (or parsley)
0.25   dried oregano
0.5   low FODMAP chicken stock
0.25   white sugar
1   salt & pepper

FLOUR DUSTING

0.25   gluten free all purpose flour

BREAD CRUMB

1   gluten free breadcrumbs
4   parmesan cheese (grated)
1   salt & pepper

EGG DREDGE

2   medium egg
1   salt & pepper

FRYING

1   canola or vegetable oil (will be used for shallow frying)

TOPPING

3   fresh basil (finely chopped or sub in small sprinkle dried basil)
3   parmesan cheese (grated)
0.75   mozzarella cheese (grated)
1   salt & pepper
1   fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional for serving)

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Method

  1. Brine the chicken. Slice the chicken horizontally into thin steaks. Season each side with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) fan-forced setting. Line a roasting tray with baking paper.
  3. Make the parmigiana tomato sauce. Place the canned tomatoes in a blender and blitz until smooth. Finely slice the leek leaves. Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic infused oil and fry the leek for 1 -2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add the chilli flakes/red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano. Fry for 10 seconds, then pour in the blitzed tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes on low until thickened. Then remove from the heat and keep warm.
  4. Remove the chicken from the fridge
  5. Set up the crumbing station. Get out three shallow bowls. Place the flour in one bowl. In the next bowl, add the breadcrumbs and parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and then mix well. In the third bowl, add the eggs and season with salt and pepper - whisk with a fork until smooth.
  6. Dredge and crumb the chicken. Press both sides of the chicken into the flour, shake off any excess, then coat in egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then place in the crumbing - gently press the crumbs on so they stick until both sides are evenly covered. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  7. Fry the chicken. Line a plate with paper towels and place the plate under a wire cooling rack (if you have one).
  8. Heat a medium size skillet or non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Add the frying oil. Once hot, add two pieces of chicken at a time. Let them sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes (until the crumb is just golden - watch closely), then flip and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and place on the wire rack to drain. It’s okay if the chicken isn’t cooked the whole way through - we just want to crispy the crumb. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
  9. Top the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the lined roasting tray. Place a dollop of sauce over each piece of chicken - you want to cover about 80% of the chicken and leave the ends uncovered, so they go crispy.
  10. Pile on the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle over the parmesan. Chop the basil and sprinkle over the top.
  11. Bake the chicken. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese melts and there are a few golden spots.
  12. Remove from the oven and serve the low FODMAP chicken parmigiana with your favourite side dishes. We also added a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
SHOW NUTRITION

Nutrition per serve

    | |
Calories 645
Fat 35.4g
Saturates 6.9g
Protein 42.9g
Carbs 38.2g
Sugars 7.6g
Fibre 3.8g
Salt 1g
Iron 4.6mg
Calcium 250.7mg
Calories 645
Fat 35.4g
Saturates 6.9g
Protein 42.9g
Carbs 38.2g
Sugars 7.6g
Fibre 3.8g
Salt 1g
Iron 4.6mg
Calcium 250.7mg
Calories 645
Fat 35.4g
Saturates 6.9g
Protein 42.9g
Carbs 38.2g
Sugars 7.6g
Fibre 3.8g
Salt 1g
Iron 4.6mg
Calcium 250.7mg
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In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read more

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