Description
This baked chicken parmesan is a healthy, crispy, oven-baked version of the classic Italian-American favorite.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup whole wheat flour
3 large eggs
1.5 cup shredded mozzarella
1.5 cups marinara sauce
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
1. Butterfly and pound chicken breasts.
2. Preheat oven to 425 and line a tray.
3. Set 3 bowls: flour, eggs, breadcrumb mixture.
4. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
5. Place on tray and bake 15 minutes; flip; bake 15 minutes more.
6. Top with sauce and cheese; broil 2 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pound chicken thin for best texture.
Use your favorite marinara sauce.
Serve with pasta or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg