Ġbejna Crispy Chicken Breast

Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham and ġbejna tal-bżar, coated in Parmesan and herb breadcrumbs, and oven-baked until golden and crispy. A comforting favourite with a delicious Maltese twist.

Serves:: 2
Course:: Lunch/Dinner

Ingredients

3 chicken breast slices
6 slices of ham (2 per chicken breast)
1 whole Benna Ġbejna tal-Bżar
2 eggs
2 cups breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons mixed herbs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Method

Open and flatten the chicken breast slices using a meat mallet.
Fill each chicken breast with 2 slices of ham and some ġbejna tal-bżar.
Fold the chicken over the filling.
Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for an extra crispy crust.
Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and bake until golden, crispy, and fully cooked through.

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Video

Recipe video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz5XetACPFI