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Mexican-Style Chicken Parmigiana

Mexican-Style Chicken Parmigiana

with Creamy Corn & Cos Salad
4.5(3.8K)Review summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
3840 kcal
Protein
60.2g protein
Preparation Time
50 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
/ Serving 4 people

4 clove

garlic

1 unit

carrot

2 sachet

Tex-Mex spice blend

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

½ box

passata

1 packet

chicken breast

2 packet

panko breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 packet

Cheddar cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 tin

sweetcorn

1 head

cos lettuce

1 unit

cucumber

1 unit

lemon

1 tub

garlic aioli

(Contains: Eggs;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

40 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

2 tsp

sugar

2 tbs

plain flour

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat;)

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

eggs

(Contains: Eggs;)

per serving
Calories3840 kcal
Fat39 g
of which saturates16.1 g
Carbohydrate76.4 g
of which sugars15.3 g
Protein60.2 g
Sodium2100 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Paper
Baking Tray
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Make the sauce
1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Grate the carrot (unpeeled). Heat a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the butter, garlic, carrot and Tex-Mex spice blend and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. TIP: Add less of the spice blend if you are sensitive to heat! Add 1/2 box of passata and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until slightly reduced, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and 1 tsp sugar. Remove from the heat.

Crumb the chicken
2

Place the chicken breast between two sheets of baking paper. Pound the chicken with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are an even thickness, about 1cm thick. In a shallow bowl, combine the plain flour, the salt and a good pinch of pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken into the seasoned flour, followed by the egg and finally in the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.

Cook the chicken
3

Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with enough olive oil to coat the base. When the oil is hot, add 1/2 the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining chicken. TIP: Add extra oil if needed to prevent sticking. Top the chicken with the tomato mixture and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, 6-8 minutes. TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the centre.

Char the corn
4

While the chicken is baking, drain the sweetcorn. Wash the frying pan and return to a high heat. When the pan is hot, add the corn kernels and cook, tossing, until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. TIP: Cover the pan with a lid if the kernels are "popping" out. Set aside to cool slightly. Shred the cos lettuce. Roughly chop the cucumber. Zest the lemon to get a pinch, then cut in half.

Toss the salad
5

In a large bowl, combine a generous squeeze of lemon juice, the lemon zest, garlic aioli, the remaining 1 tsp of sugar and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. TIP: Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Add the cos lettuce, cucumber and charred corn to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. TIP: Toss the salad just before serving to keep the leaves crisp.

Serve
6

Divide the Mexican-style chicken parmigiana between plates and serve the creamy cos and corn salad on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the Mexican-inspired twist, praising the spicy sauce and crunchy panko crumb. Some found it too spicy, so adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ease of prep: While delicious, several noted it was more time-consuming to prepare than other recipes. Consider allowing extra time for this dish.
  • Suggestions: Try adding wedges or mash for a heartier meal. Some preferred using less mayonnaise in the salad for a lighter option.
  • Leftovers: The chicken reheated well the next day, with some enjoying it in sandwiches for lunch.
  • Salad: The charred corn and apple in the salad were surprise hits, offering a refreshing contrast to the rich chicken.
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