Making parmesan hen, a household favourite, is simplicity itself. There are solely two substances — the parmesan and the hen (plus slightly olive oil for pan-frying). In contrast to different related dishes the place hen is coated earlier than frying, this lighter model includes no flour, no breadcrumbs, no egg. The grated parmesan is just patted onto the hen breasts, that are then evenly fried till golden, et voilà — dinner is served.
Poulet au parmesan / Parmesan hen
After all, serving dinner could contain making ready different dishes to go together with the hen. For a household supper, my favourite go-to is small pasta with olive oil and snipped basil, plus maybe a aspect salad of tender leaves and cherry tomatoes, as proven within the picture. For a extra elaborate event, I’d counsel making a risotto — for instance spinach risotto in winter or risotto with asparagus and peas within the spring. However in reality virtually any veggie dish would marry properly. As for wine, I’d go for a fruity purple, comparable to a Beaujolais.
This recipe is standing in for the one I’d deliberate to publish, lamb and onions braised in purple wine, which didn’t prove in addition to anticipated. I’ll give it one other attempt to publish it subsequent winter if it’s a hit. For we’re ultimately heading towards spring, thank goodness. The Paris winter has been unrelentingly darkish and grey this yr, sadly in tune with occasions. Tomorrow marks two years because the Russians invaded Ukraine, flouting worldwide legislation and world opinion. This night the French, who’ve supported Kyiv from the outset, are lighting up the Eiffel Tower in blue and yellow — the colours of the Ukrainian flag — to mark this regrettable anniversary.
Let’s hope that the weeks forward will convey an finish to the combating each in Ukraine and in Gaza in order that our troubled world can look towards a peaceable future. One during which households in every single place can sit calmly across the dinner desk with out worry of bombs exploding. Now that will be a scrumptious flip of occasions…
Joyful cooking.
