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Healthy Chicken Parmesan

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A healthier version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring whole wheat breadcrumbs and reduced cheese for a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 large eggs, whisked
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to approximately ¼ inch thick.
  3. Set up your breading station: use one bowl for whole wheat flour, a second for whisked eggs, and a third for the breadcrumb mixture combining the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, black pepper, basil, and parsley.
  4. Coat each chicken cutlet by first covering it in flour, then dipping it in the egg mixture, and finally pressing it into the breadcrumb blend.
  5. Place the breaded cutlets onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Notes

For a variation, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for some heat.

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