Chicken with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Chicken with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Yield: Makes 4–6 portions
Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 3 pieces; 50 g/2 oz plain flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 75 g/3 oz panko or dried breadcrumbs; pinch of sugar; 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste; 100 g/3½ oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves; 10 mini mozzarella balls; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves; 350 g/12 oz peeled potatoes, cut into small dice; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 400 g/14 oz tin chopped tomatoes

Preparation info

Makes
4–6
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Real Food Kids Will Love

By Annabel Karmel

Published 2018

About

Tender chicken breasts topped with a tasty tomato sauce with melted mozzarella, fresh basil and cherry tomatoes. Serve with the crispy roasted herb potatoes.

Ingredients

2 skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 3 pieces
50 g/2 oz plain flour

Main course

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.

Put the potatoes and oil in a small roasting tin. Toss together and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 3