If you are looking for an easy and flavourful gratinated chicken recipe, this version with Francesinha sauce is an excellent choice. Prepared on the FERCAR BIO10H wood-burning stove, it combines golden chicken, gratinated cheese and a rich, creamy sauce, making the most of the heat from the cast-iron cooking plate and oven for a perfect result. Ideal for a family lunch or a special dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit around the table.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 50 g grated Parmesan
- Olive oil, as needed
For the sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato purée (optional)
- Oregano, to taste
- Fresh basil, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, as needed
For gratinating
- 200 g grated or sliced mozzarella
- 50 g grated Parmesan
Preparation on the BIO10H
1. Prepare the fire
Light the BIO10H and allow the temperature to stabilise. Use the cooking plate to prepare the sauce and brown the chicken, then use the oven to finish the dish.
2. Prepare the tomato sauce
Place a saucepan on the stove plate.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the crushed tomatoes.
- Add the oregano, salt and pepper.
- Allow to simmer gently for around 20 minutes.
- Finally, add a few fresh basil leaves.
Set aside.
3. Bread the chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Beat the eggs in a bowl.
Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan.
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
4. Brown the chicken
Heat a frying pan on the BIO10H cooking plate.
Add a drizzle of olive oil.
Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until crisp and golden.
They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
5. Assemble the dish
In an ovenproof dish:
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce.
- Arrange the chicken breasts.
- Cover with more sauce.
- Add the mozzarella.
- Finish with the grated Parmesan.
6. Bake in the BIO10H oven
Place the dish in the BIO10H oven.
Cook for approximately 15–20 minutes.
Remove when the cheese is melted and golden.
Try this combination for your next meal and enjoy the pleasure of cooking with the authentic heat of wood, creating dishes that bring family and friends together around the table.