Healthy Chicken Parmesan
A healthier version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring whole wheat ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups 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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them down to a uniform thickness of ¼ inch.
- Set up your breading station: Place the whole wheat flour in one bowl, whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, dried basil, and dried parsley in another.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken cutlet in the flour first, shaking off any excess. Follow with the egg, and finally, coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake the chicken: Place the breaded cutlets on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway, until they are golden brown.
- Top and broil: Remove the baking sheet, spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour. For added flavor, experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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