Cheesy Panko-crumbed Chicken

One of my grandma’s favourite recipes, it’s a part of my childhood! Crispy chicken and leeks are doused in a silky smooth cheese sauce and sided with perfect mashed potatoes and fresh green leaves. Why do grandmas always have the best recipes?

Cheesy Panko-crumbed Chicken

with fresh green leaves & a rustic mash

Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Cake Flour
  • Chicken
  • Free-range Chicken Breast
  • Free-range Chicken Breasts
  • Fresh Milk
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Mix
  • Green Leaves
  • Leeks
  • Lemon
  • Lemons
  • Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Potato Chunks
  • Radish

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Milk (optional)
  • Butter
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Cheesy Panko-crumbed Chicken
  1. LET’S GET GOING!

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the halved leeks thoroughly and cut into 2-3cm chunks. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken breast and the leek chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and becoming crispy.

  2. BUBBLING AWAY

    Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter. Season to taste.

  3. I SEE A LEEK

    When the chicken and leeks have 5 minutes remaining, remove the tray from the oven. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs. Return to the oven and roast for the remaining time until the crumbs have browned.

  4. CHEESE HEAVEN

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 10g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Toss the green leaves and the sliced radish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning.

  5. DIVINE, CHEF!

    Plate up a heaping helping of the crispy chicken and leeks. Pour over the luxurious cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and side with the dressed salad and the rustic mash. Squeeze over some lemon juice and side with any remaining wedges. Comfort food at its finest!

  • Leeks - 100g

  • Free-range Chicken Breast - 1

  • Potato Chunks - 250g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 50ml

  • Cake Flour - 10ml

  • Fresh Milk - 60ml

  • Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Mix - 50g

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Radish - 20g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Fresh Parsley - 4g

  1. LET’S GET GOING!

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the halved leeks thoroughly and cut into 2-3cm chunks. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken breasts and the leek chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and becoming crispy.

  2. BUBBLING AWAY

    Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter. Season to taste.

  3. I SEE A LEEK

    When the chicken and leeks have 5 minutes remaining, remove the tray from the oven. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs. Return to the oven and roast for the remaining time until the crumbs have browned.

  4. CHEESE HEAVEN

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 20g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Toss the green leaves and the sliced radish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning.

  5. DIVINE, CHEF!

    Plate up a heaping helping of the crispy chicken and leeks. Pour over the luxurious cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and side with the dressed salad and the rustic mash. Squeeze over some lemon juice and side with any remaining wedges. Comfort food at its finest!

  • Leeks - 200g

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 2

  • Potato Chunks - 500g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 100ml

  • Cake Flour - 20ml

  • Fresh Milk - 125ml

  • Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Mix - 100g

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Radish - 40g

  • Lemon - 1

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  1. LET’S GET GOING!

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the halved leeks thoroughly and cut into 2-3cm chunks. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken breasts and the leek chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and becoming crispy.

  2. BUBBLING AWAY

    Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter. Season to taste.

  3. I SEE A LEEK

    When the chicken and leeks have 5 minutes remaining, remove the tray from the oven. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs. Return to the oven and roast for the remaining time until the crumbs have browned.

  4. CHEESE HEAVEN

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 30g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Toss the green leaves and the sliced radish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning.

  5. DIVINE, CHEF!

    Plate up a heaping helping of the crispy chicken and leeks. Pour over the luxurious cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and side with the dressed green leaves and the rustic mash. Squeeze over some lemon juice and side with any remaining wedges. Comfort food at it’s finest!

  • Leeks - 300g

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3

  • Potato Chunks - 750g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 150ml

  • Cake Flour - 30ml

  • Fresh Milk - 250ml

  • Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Mix - 150g

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Radish - 60g

  • Lemons - 2

  • Fresh Parsley - 12g

  1. LET’S GET GOING!

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rinse the halved leeks thoroughly and cut into 2-3cm chunks. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken breasts and the leek chunks on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and becoming crispy.

  2. BUBBLING AWAY

    Place a pot of cold salted water over a high heat. Add the potatoes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft. Drain on completion, and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Then, stir through a splash of milk or water and a knob of butter. Season to taste.

  3. I SEE A LEEK

    When the chicken and leeks have 5 minutes remaining, remove the tray from the oven. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs. Return to the oven and roast for the remaining time until the crumbs have browned.

  4. CHEESE HEAVEN

    Place a small pot over a medium heat with 40g of butter. Once melted, vigorously mix in the flour to form the roux. Cook out for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk is incorporated, add the grated cheese and stir until melted. Season to taste and remove from the heat. Toss the green leaves and the sliced radish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning.

  5. DIVINE, CHEF!

    Plate up a heaping helping of the crispy chicken and leeks. Pour over the luxurious cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and side with the dressed salad and the rustic mash. Squeeze over some lemon juice and side with any remaining wedges. Comfort food at its finest!

  • Leeks - 400g

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4

  • Potato Chunks - 1kg

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 200ml

  • Cake Flour - 40ml

  • Fresh Milk - 500ml

  • Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Mix - 200g

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Lemons - 2

  • Radish - 80g

  • Fresh Parsley - 15g

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