Chicken Parmesan – 21Day Fix Approved
Chicken Parmesan is typically deep-fried and smothered with cheese. Thankfully, with this recipe, you can make your own healthy chicken Parmesan at home.
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Purple, 1 Red, ½ Yellow, 1 Blue
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-grain panko bread crumbs
- 4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
- 1 dash sea salt or Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 4-oz. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup all-natural marinara sauce
- ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 450° F.
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Lightly coat a medium baking sheet with spray. Set aside.
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Combine bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl; mix well. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
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Place eggs in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast in eggs, completely coating, then bread crumbs; coating each evenly on all sides. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.
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Preheat broiler on high.
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Top each chicken breast evenly with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Sprinkle with parsley before serving.