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Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Oven Baked)
This parmesan crusted chicken is super crunchy and satisfying without the need for any deep frying or splattering oil. Tender, juicy, and super versatile!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil spray avocado or olive
Instructions
- Butterfly each chicken breast. Using a meat tenderizer, pound out all the pieces until even in thickness.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic parsley salt, and black pepper.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg and set it aside.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Bread the chicken by dipping the chicken on both sides into the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture and the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F at broil or set it to broil low. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the breaded chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and spray the tops with the cooking spray. Broil at low or 450°F the chicken for 15-17 minutes, turning it over halfway. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
66g
(132%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
244mg
(81%)
Sodium
1680mg
(70%)
Potassium
985mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
443IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
379mg
(38%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1680mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 985mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 379mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.