Skinny Chicken Parmesan

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"This Skinny Chicken Parmesan is DEFINITELY not "skinny" on flavor! Super easy to make and great for a healthy lunch the following day."
-- @queenbeeskitchen
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 35mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1 pounds chicken cutlets
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoon grated fine Parmesan cheese; divided
  • 3 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; optional
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 basil leaves; cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 grape tomatoes; sliced in half
  • cooking spray

Method

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat oven to 375°

Breading Station - set out three bowls or trays

  • Step 1

    BOWL #1 – flour

  • Step 2

    BOWL #2 – eggs and water, whisked thoroughly

  • Step 3

    BOWL #3 – Panko breadcrumbs, 3 Tbs of Parmesan cheese, 3 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes if using, mix to combine evenly

Breading the chicken

  • Step 1

    One at a time, lightly season each piece of chicken with salt & pepper

  • Step 2

    One piece at a time, thoroughly coat each piece of chicken in flour, then the egg and then the panko – press the panko into the chicken so it stays on well

  • Step 3

    Place onto a lightly oiled wire rack on a baking sheet, cooking spray works the best

  • Step 4

    Gently lift each piece of chicken and spray with cooking spray on both sides

  • Step 5

    Top each piece of chicken with 1/4 each of the basil, mozzarella, the tomatoes

  • Step 6

    Sprinkle each with some of the remaining Italian seasoning & Parmesan cheese

  • Step 7

    Bake at 350°on center rack for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown and internal temp is 165° – time will vary depending on your oven and thickness of your chicken

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