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Delicious crumbed chicken served with creamy mashed potatoes

Crumbed Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

A delightful and satisfying dish that combines crispy crumbed chicken with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 400 g 400 g chicken breast minute steaks Four pieces at approximately 100g each.
  • 4 tbsp 4 tbsp mayonnaise Preferably whole egg.
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated) Adds a nutty touch.
  • 6 tbsp 6 tbsp panko breadcrumbs For a crispy texture.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 medium 2 medium potatoes (unpeeled) The base of the mash.
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk Full fat or low fat.
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter Optional for richness.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
For the Salad
  • 1 large 1 large cucumber Or two small cucumbers.
  • 1 punnet 1 punnet cherry tomatoes Or two medium tomatoes.
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon juice For acidity.
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil For richness.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by turning your grill or broiler on high and adjust the shelf so that it is about 20cm from the heat source.
  2. Place the unpeeled potatoes in the microwave and cook on high for three minutes. Turn them over and cook for an additional two minutes or until soft.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and grated parmesan cheese until creamy.
  4. Lay the chicken in a large oven-proof frying pan. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  5. Generously sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over each piece of chicken, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking
  1. Place the pan under the grill/broiler for about eight minutes, checking at six minutes and rotating if necessary.
  2. Once the chicken is cooking, carefully remove the potatoes, cut them in half, and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper, then mash until creamy.
Assembly
  1. Use a potato peeler to create cucumber ribbons and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Assemble on a plate, drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and season.
  2. On each plate, add mashed potatoes, top with crumbed chicken, and serve salad on the side.

Notes

For crispier chicken, let it sit in the mayonnaise mixture before adding breadcrumbs. Consider adding garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor.