Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about ¼ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with whole wheat flour, another with whisked eggs, and the last with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, pepper, basil, and parsley.
- Coat each chicken cutlet first in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the breaded cutlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Top each cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm over pasta or with a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg