parmigiana lasagne | Aussie recipes | Aussie girl can cook

Start by preparing the chicken, using roughly 900 g of chicken thigh fillets.

Crack 2 eggs into a large bowl and whisk them.

Add 2 cups of milk to the eggs and whisk together.

Chop the chicken thighs in half and place them between two pieces of glad wrap.

Beat the chicken down until thin using a mallet or rolling pin.

Place the beaten chicken into the milk mixture and cover with glad wrap. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

In a strong freezer bag or bowl, add 2 cups of plain flour, 4 tablespoons of seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. Mix well.

Heat 3 cups of canola oil in a wok over medium to high heat.

Remove the chicken from the milk mixture, letting excess drip off, and place it in the flour bag. Close the bag and toss until the chicken is fully coated.

Shake off excess flour and carefully place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

Once all chicken is cooked and cooled, cover with glad wrap and refrigerate.

Prepare the pasta sauce by browning 1 kg of beef mince in an electric fry pan without adding oil. Drain excess water and oil from the mince.

In the same pan, add a little olive oil and sauté 2 chopped brown onions until soft. If using, add chopped bacon at this stage.

Add either 2 cloves of crushed garlic or 2 teaspoons of jar garlic, along with 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, and 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano. Stir well.

Add the drained mince back to the pan and mix.

Pour in 1 can of crushed tomatoes and 1 jar of Leggo's pasta sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and a little water. Mix and simmer for about 15 minutes with the lid on.

If using, add mushrooms and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Prepare the chicken schnitzels in the air fryer or oven.

Layer the cooked schnitzels in a baking dish, cover with the pasta sauce, and top with cheese.

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