Parmesan chicken nuggets

• Black pepper
• 1 boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• ½ cup homemade breadcrumbs
• 4 tbsp butter, softened and diced
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¼ cup Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• 1/3 cup fromage frais (farmer's cheese)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the fillet into four to five smaller pieces.

2. 2

   Mix and combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture.

3. 3

   Place in a single layer on a small baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or even overnight.Meanwhile, make the garlic mayonnaise.

4. 4

   Mix and combine all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

5. 5

   Drizzle the butter over chicken pieces and cook in the oven at 180C for about 20 minutes, until crisp and golden.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with the garlic mayonnaise and green salad.Easy suggestion: alternatively, cool the chicken, store in the refrigerator until required, and then serve at the room temperature with the garlic mayonnaise. Ideal for picnics.