DRINK: Klein Constantia Mme Marlbrook 2007, an aromatic and spicy wine with marmalade tones, is tailor-made for this dish.

It’s best to use a nice free-range or organic chicken for this dish, or the best quality bird you can afford. I love the idea of the tasty vegetables in…

Print Recipe Parmesan chicken with pearl onions and patty pans Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 55 minutes Ingredients 6 chicken breasts, boneless salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 large eggs 125ml (½ cup) milk 125ml (½ cup) Parmesan, freshly grated 100g fresh breadcrumbs 45ml (3 tbsp) avocado oil 20ml (4 tsp) butter 100g

TO DRINK: De Trafford Chenin Blanc, pale and honey-rich, will match the chicken and offset the herbs.

All your ingredients should be at room temperature when mixing, otherwise they might split. TO DRINK: A nutty, off-dry sherry works well with rich, earthy dishes.

TO DRINK: A fruity local brandy will complement the rich chicken and sweet apple

TO DRINK: Avontuur Vintner’s Blend 2011 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir – a gorgeous fruity summer wine.