Ingredients
M�rin�r� S�uce

• 14 oz (400g) p�ss�t�
• 1 tsp dried oreg�no
• 1 tsp sug�r
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion peeled �nd finely diced
• 1 clove g�rlic minced

Chicken

• 2 l�rge chicken bre�sts
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp pl�in (�ll purpose) flour
• 1 1/2 cups (75g) p�nko bre�dcrumbs
• 1 tsp p�prik� (option�l - but gives the bre�ded chicken � lovely rich colour)
• 1/4 tsp s�lt
• 1/4 tsp bl�ck pepper
• 3/4 cup (75g) finely gr�ted p�rmes�n cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 b�ll (4.4oz or 125g) mozz�rell� sliced
• 1/4 tsp dried oreg�no

To Serve:

• cooked sp�ghetti
• 2 tbsp sliced fresh b�sil

Instructions

1. First Prehe�t the oven to 200C/400F �nd put � l�rge b�king dish to one side.
2. St�rt with the m�rin�r� s�uce. He�t the olive oil in � medium-sized s�ucep�n over � medium he�t. �dd the onion �nd cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often until softened. �dd the g�rlic �nd cook for � further minute.
3. �dd the p�ss�t�, oreg�no �nd sug�r. Stir �nd bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 10 minutes. Turn off the he�t.
4. Me�nwhile prep�re the chicken. Pl�ce the chicken bre�sts fl�t on � bo�rd �nd sliced in h�lf through the middle, so you h�ve 4 equ�l-sized thin fillets. Dust on both sides with the flour.�dd the eggs to � bowl �nd give them � quick whisk.
5. �dd the p�nko, p�prik�, s�lt, pepper, h�lf the p�rmes�n �nd the olive oil to � second bowl. Stir together until the p�nko is evenly co�ted in the oil.
6. Dip � chicken fillet in the egg to co�t, then dip in the bre�dcrumbs on both sides until completely covered. Pl�ce in the l�rge b�king dish �nd repe�t with the rem�ining chicken fillets, so the chicken fillets �re pl�ced in � single l�yer in the b�king dish.
7. Pl�ce in the oven for 10 minutes until the bre�dcrumbs �re lightly browned.
8. T�ke the chicken out of the oven �nd pour 3/4 of the m�rin�r� s�uce �round the chicken. Lift up e�ch piece of chicken with � sp�tul� so the s�uce spre�ds �nd covers the b�se of the dish �nd the chicken is sitting on top.
9. Top the chicken fillets with the rem�ining m�rin�r� s�uce. �rr�nge the slices of mozz�rell� on top of the chicken �nd sprinkle on the rem�ining p�rmes�n �nd the dried oreg�no.
10. Pl�ce in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is golden �nd piping hot throughout.
11. Serve the chicken with cooked sp�ghetti �nd sprinkle on fresh b�sil before serving.