CHICKEN PARMESAN-STYLE

Preparation Method :

• Preheat the oven to 180° C/350° F/ gas 4.
• To cut the chicken into serving portions, divide each leg into thigh and drumstick by cutting through the centre joint.
• First slice into the white breast meat to make a better portion. Pull the wing away and cut through the exposed joint.
• Separate the whole breast from the back by cutting through the rib bones along the side of the body.
• Then cut down the centre of the breastbone to divide the breast into two.
• Rub with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan. Add the chicken pieces and fry until they are evenly browned.
• Chop the tomatoes, Add the vegetables, oregano, juice from the can of tomatoes and the wine or sherry to the chicken, and bring to the boil, stir it occasionally.
• Cover the casserole and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 1½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with the grated cheese over the top and serve at once.