Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan
Category
Entrees
Servings
Ingredients
- Four (4- to 6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¾ cup Panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or wheat germ
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
4 ounces Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Directions
- PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
- PLACE chicken breast halves between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper; pound with heavy pan or meat mallet until about ¼-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- PLACE flour in shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg and water until well combined. In third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and flaxseed or wheat germ.
- WORKING with one piece at a time, dredge both sides of chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in egg, allowing excess to drip off, and finally dredge in breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- HEAT about 1½ tablespoons of oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and cook until golden on underside, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1½ tablespoons oil, turn chicken over and cook until golden on second side, about 2 minutes longer.
- TRANSFER to baking sheet and top each chicken breast evenly with some of marinara sauce and cheddar. Bake until chicken is cooked through to center and cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 440
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Fat
- 23 grams
- 35%
- Saturated Fat
- 7 grams
- 35%
- Sodium
- 520 milligrams
- 22%
- Carbs
- 17 grams
- 6%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 8%
- Protein
- 43 grams
- Calcium
- 150 milligrams
- 15%
Recipe Tips
Simple Swap: Chicken Parmesan can be super-high in fat and calories, but by slashing the amount of oil used for frying and switching to light cheddar, this hearty family dinner can be enjoyed without the guilt.