Parmesan Crumbed Chicken

An ever so easy chicken recipe that is quick and tasty to whip up after a busy day when you don't feel like spending ages in the kitchen doing preparation. Just crumb the chicken, then relax with a nice glass of white wine before cooking. Goes really well with new potatoes, rice or couscous.and a salad. Enjoy! NB: I have posted this recipe as it was printed in the Feb 09 edition of "Recipe+" but my chicken breasts were very thick so I cut them thinly so they were more like schnitzels.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 pieces

Ingredients

• 300  g chicken breasts, trimmed
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs, dried
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon parsley, flat leaf, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup yoghurt, natural
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  lemon wedge, to serve

Directions

1. Using a sharp knife, cut chicken horizontally, not all the way through. Open out and flatten with hands. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin gently pound chicken between sheets of baking paper to 1cm thick.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and parlsey on a plate. Place yoghurt in a medium bowl. Dip chicken into yoghurt, then coat in crumbs, place on a plate, cover with food wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil over a moderate heat. Cook chicken , turning once and transfer to another plate. Rest 5 minutes before serving.