Grilled Chicken Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

  • 128g Roasted Tomatoes, drained(4 Tbsp marinade reserved)
  • 60ml water
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, pounded thin
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 230g fresh smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  • Position rack in the upper 1/3 of oven and pre-heat to 205°C.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes until smooth. 
  • Add a steady steam of water with the motor running to thin sauce to desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and coat in reserved tomato marinade. 
  • Heat a grill pan (or gas grill) over medium-high heat. 
  • Add chicken to pan and cook, turning once, about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to baking sheet and spread roasted tomato sauce over top of each piece. 
  • Sprinkle Parmesan over top and follow with sliced mozzarella.
  • Bake until chicken is cooked trough and cheese melts, about 5 minutes. 
  • Set oven to broil and continue to cook until cheese is bubbly and golden brown in spots, about 2 minutes.