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Full of flavors, nutrients, and of course, deliciousness, this healthy baked chicken parmesan is healthy, delicious, and easy.
If you are in a rush and still need to figure out healthy dinner ideas to feed the crowd, then search no more. This healthy baked chicken parmesan meal is what you can prepare and call it a “night“. Full of flavors, nutrients, and of course, deliciousness, this healthy baked chicken parmesan is healthy, delicious, and easy. In 30 minutes, you can wrap it up and serve a savory, crispy baked chicken parmesan that the entire family will enjoy.
You read it right. Although they are crispy on the outside, these chicken parmesan breasts are baked. They are not deep-fried in hot vegetable oil. Hence, you will save so many calories when opting for baking.
This recipe for baked chicken parmesan calls for breaded chicken the healthy way. To coat the chicken with breadcrumbs, you need to dip the chicken in a mix of olive oil and garlic instead of egg and flour later.
We all know that breasts are the healthiest parts of a chicken. Therefore, this baked chicken parmesan easy recipe calls for using chicken breasts solely, reducing fat and increasing nutrients and other healthy components.
In order to get nice, crispy chicken parmesan, bake the chicken at 200° Celsius.
This recipe of baked chicken parmesan calls for baking the chicken breasts for 15 minutes only. This goes back to multiple reasons:
No, you should not. If you aim to get crispy and juicy chicken, then refrain from covering the chicken while baking.
Two steps allow you to end up with thin chicken breasts.
The first step is to cut the chicken breast through the middle as if you are shaping it into a butterfly. Cut it all the way to end up with two pieces.
The second step is to place the chicken in a zip-lock plastic bag and seal it. Next, pound the chicken breasts to become evenly thin.
Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, garlic powder, chicken seasoning, and salt. Next, mix the parmesan and breadcrumbs in another bowl.
Cut the chicken in halves and pound them to become thin.
Cover the chicken with the marinade, then coat them with parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Bake the chicken at 200°C, then top them with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella and return them to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
Parmigiano-Reggiano is the best parmesan cheese to use in this recipe. It adds a succulent flavor to this dish. Try buying a piece of this cheese and shredding it yourself at home.
And do not forget to serve one of these recipes on the side.
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Full of flavors, nutrients, and of course, deliciousness, this healthy baked chicken parmesan is healthy, delicious, and easy.
Calories: 611 kcal per serving | Serving size: 1 chicken breast | Number of servings: 3
Total Fat 31 g | Saturated Fat 7 g | Cholesterol 215 mg | Sodium 1453 mg | Potassium 940 mg | Total Carbohydrate 11 g | Dietary Fiber 1 g | Sugars 0 g | Protein 69 g | Vitamin A: 14% | Vitamin C: 4% | Calcium: 19% | Iron: 9%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet