Description
A healthier alternative to the well known fried Chicken Parmesan, this Baked Chicken Parmesan is crispy and juicy and will leave you just as satisfied!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 3 (8-10 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup prepared marinara (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray and set it over a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Place the bread in a food processor or blender and process until you have fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl and add the 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley, paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Mix to combine.
- Pour the buttermilk into a separate shallow bowl.
- With a sharp knife, butterfly open each of the chicken breasts (cutting them open like a book), cutting each into 2 thinner pieces of chicken, for a total of 6 pieces. Dip each piece into the buttermilk, then into the breadcrumb mixture, using your hands to adhere the crumbs to the chicken if needed. Transfer to the cooling rack in a single layer.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve topped with the marinara and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe Notes:
Keep it healthy by serving the chicken on top of a bed of spaghetti squash.
