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Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Crispy Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter version of a classic dish, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can be substituted with chicken tenders.
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Use gluten-free 1:1 flour for gluten-free option.
  • 2 pcs Eggs Flax eggs won’t provide the same effect.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Fresh ground is best.
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Dairy-free parmesan is untested.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Fresh mozzarella is recommended.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Homemade sauce is healthier.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butterfly and gently pound the chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thickness, then slice them into cutlets.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with whole wheat flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan, pepper, basil, and parsley.
  4. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in eggs, and press into the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet, sprinkle with mozzarella, and broil for 2 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pound chicken evenly and ensure cutlets are dry before breading. Use parchment paper for a crispier finish.

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