Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 large tomatoes, chopped & seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, set aside a few whole leaves as garnish ( coriander or cilantro can also be used for a different taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Place flour and lighlty beaten eggs in separate containers that are large enough to accommodate each chicken breast.
Dip chicken in flour then in egg and place in greased 9×13 pan.
Combine the cheese, breadcrumbs & butter and sprinkle over chicken.
Loosely cover dish with foil & bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients.
Uncover the chicken and bake an additional 5-10 minutes longer until top is browned.
Spoon tomato mixture over chicken, return to oven for 3-5 minutes or until just heated through.
Plate each breast and garnish with 2 or 3 whole basil leaves.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 55 min.