Chicken with Parmesan crumbs

• chicken breasts↗2
• polenta↗2 tbsp tbsp
• freshly grated parmesan2 tbsp tbsp
• chopped fresh thyme1 tsp tsp
• olive oil↗3 tbsp tbsp
• black olive tapenade2-3 tbsp tbsp
• halved large vine-ripened tomatoes3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the polenta, Parmesan,chopped fresh thyme and olive oil.

2. 2

   Skin the chicken breasts, spread with the black olive tapenade, then put them in a baking dish on a bed of thyme sprigs together with the tomatoes. Pat crumbs on chicken and tomatoes, drizzle with the olive oil.

3. 3

   Roast the chicken breasts in a baking dish, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven (190C/gas 5/fan oven 170C). To check if they are done, prod the chicken with your finger - if it's still a bit soft, give it a bit longer.

4. 4

   Serve with salad and crusty bread.