Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, cut into portions
- Salt, to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (Saladitas-style or similar)
- ½ cup oil, for frying
Sauce
- ½ cup tomato juice or tomato cream (Crema de Tomate)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
Cheese Topping
- ½ cup grated yellow cheese
- ½ cup grated white cheese
Preparation
Prepare the chicken
Cut chicken breasts into portions and season with salt.Bread the chicken
Dip each piece into beaten eggs, then coat with flour and crushed crackers or breadcrumbs.Pan-fry
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.Assemble
Place the chicken in a greased glass baking dish.Make the sauce
Mix oil (from the pan or fresh), tomato juice, cream, and a pinch of salt. Pour evenly over the chicken.Bake
Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) until hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes.Add cheese
Sprinkle grated cheeses over the top and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden, 5–10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
Rice or mashed potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Caesar or green salad