Parmesan Crusted Chicken Drumsticks Parmigiana

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Eggs2
• Panko breadcrumbs135 g
• Parmesan30 g
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Chicken drumsticks8
• Vegetable oil80 ml
• Tomato passata with basil and oregano700 g
• Melting cheese blend200 g
• Water¼ cup

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan. Whisk eggs with ¼ cup water. Combine panko, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Dip drumsticks in egg, then coat in crumbs.

2. 2

   Heat half the oil and fry half the drumsticks for about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.

3. 3

   Spread passata in a baking dish, arrange the drumsticks on top and scatter with melting cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted.