Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender, breaded chicken breasts topped with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. This high-protein meal is satisfying and perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 2 (about 200g each)
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Marinara sauce - 1 cup
• Mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup, shredded
• Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, beat the egg in a second dish, and mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over each breast and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Contains calcium and phosphorus from cheese, promoting bone health.

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