If you’re tired of making the same baked chicken recipes, this Chicken in Wasabi-Tomato Sauce offers a surprisingly flavorful change of pace. The chicken is coated in Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden and crisp, then served with a spicy tomato sauce flavored with wasabi, chili powder, cumin, and fresh cilantro. The combination of a crunchy Parmesan coating and bold, slightly spicy sauce makes this chicken anything but ordinary.
The wasabi chicken starts with a simple three-step coating of flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan. Baking instead of frying keeps the preparation straightforward while still giving the chicken a crisp, golden exterior. The Parmesan also adds savory flavor to the crust that pairs especially well with the spicy tomato sauce.
A shallow baking dish set is a useful tool for this recipe because the chicken needs to be dipped in three separate coatings. Using wide, shallow dishes makes it much easier to coat the chicken evenly without making a mess. A good set of shallow prep bowls can also be useful for breading fish, vegetables, chicken cutlets, and other foods.
While the chicken bakes, the sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop. Tomato sauce provides the familiar savory base, while wasabi paste adds a sharp kick. Sugar balances the heat, and chili powder, cumin, and cilantro round out the flavor. If you’re cautious about heat, you can easily adjust the amount of wasabi to suit your taste.
One particularly useful feature of this recipe is that it makes extra chicken and sauce specifically for another meal. The reserved portions can be used to make a calzone, giving you a head start on a second dinner instead of simply making leftovers.
If you’re looking for a Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe with an unexpected twist, this Chicken in Wasabi-Tomato Sauce delivers crispy chicken, bold flavors, and a clever way to turn one cooking session into two meals.
Serve this with some broiled Cheesy Garlic Bread, homemade Ciabatta Bread or some crusty French Bread . Add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal.
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Chicken in Wasabi-Tomato Sauce
- Total Time: :42
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For chicken:
- Cooking spray
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko crumbs or unseasoned dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
For spicy tomato sauce:
- 2 cups canned or jarred tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- For the chicken: Season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine panko crumbs and Parmesan in a third shallow dish. Dip chicken first in flour, then in the egg and then panko crumb mixture. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet and spray the surface with cooking spray. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven.
- For the sauce: While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, wasabi paste, sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and reserve 2/3 cup of the sauce.
- Serve 4 of the chicken breast halves with remaining tomato sauce spooned over top. Reserve remaining chicken and 2/3 cup of the sauce for calzone.
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :27
- Category: Entree
- Method: Oven