Healthy Chicken Parmesan
I’ve always struggled with Italian food – especially Chicken Parmesan. I love it (don’t get me wrong) – but, wow! Italian food does not make my blood sugars or my waist happy. Why is it that all the foods I love, aren’t good for me?
Traditionally, chicken parmesan is breaded and deep-fried (yikes). It is then smothered with sugary tomato sauce and loads of cheese. Yes, it sounds yummy, but… I just had to undo a button. Thanks.
What makes this Chicken Parmesan healthier?
I like this recipe because the chicken is dipped in breadcrumbs and baked to get the same texture and flavor of a traditional chicken parmesan. No deep fryer required! The amount of cheese isn’t over-the-top. AND, by using part-skim mozzarella cheese, you can save some fat calories without giving up the flavor. A natural or homemade marinara sauce will help cut some of the sugars vs. a regular tomato sauce. Yeah!
Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs, whole wheat
- 4 Tbsp parmesan cheese, divided use
- 1 Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 chicken breast, 4-oz., boneless, skinless
- 1 cup marinara sauce, no sugar added
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Lightly coat medium baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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 prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 22 to 26 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.
- Preheat broiler on high.
- Top each chicken breast evenly with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and remaining cheese. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Doing the 21 Day Fix or following the Portion Fix eating plan?
Here are the container values to help for 1 serving.
Refer to the original recipe here.
