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Crispy Chicken Parmesan

How To Make Chicken Parmesan

Julia
You're in for a treat with Baked Chicken Parmesan - a healthier take on the classic favorite! This easy oven version still gives you that cheesy, crispy goodness we all love, but with less mess and a wholesome twist. Go ahead, dig in guilt-free!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 portions
Calories 460 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For The Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup flour, GF if needed
  • ½ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup homemade marinara sauce, see notes
  • 1 cup mozzarella & parmesan mix, grated or shredded (or simply just mozzarella)
  • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped or parsley

For The Crispy Crust

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, GF if desired or any italian flavored crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs, if using breadcrumbs skip this
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or onion powder

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Make my homemade marinara sauce and set aside. You can also make this ahead of time as it can stay in the fridge for up to 3 days, alternatively, you can freeze it as well which makes a perfect meal prep.
    1 ½ cup homemade marinara sauce
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin breasts. Place them on the wooden board covered with plastic wrap and pound on both sides. Season with salt and pepper (both sides).
    1 pound chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • Prepare 3 small bowls: flour mixed with garlic powder, whisked eggs mixture, breadcrumbs, cheese and Italian herbs. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, and then breadcrumbs.
    2 medium eggs, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs, ½ cup parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ⅓ cup flour
  • Heat up the skillet with oil, add chicken and fry on high heat for 3 minutes on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
    2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C).
  • Assemble. In a baking dish and add a layer of marinara sauce. Place the fried chicken breasts on top. If they don’t fit side by side, gently overlap them. Pour another layer of the marinara over the chicken.
  • Finally, sprinkle the chicken with grated mozzarella cheese. If you have more parmesan you can mix it together with mozzarella cheese. But this is optional.
    1 cup mozzarella & parmesan mix
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melted and sauce bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped basil.
    1 tablespoon basil

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NUTRITION

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1611mgPotassium: 799mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 874IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 3mg
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