Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan | How to Make Healthy Chicken Parm

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Trim off any fat from the chicken breasts.

Cover chicken breasts with saran wrap and tenderize using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until even thickness.

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with sea salt and black pepper.

Prepare an egg wash by mixing 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups of Italian breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.

Coat each chicken breast in the egg wash, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a good coating.

Spray a baking sheet or a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

While the chicken is baking, prepare the marinara sauce by sautéing chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic to the onions and sauté for another minute or two.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and salt to taste.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil, then add fresh basil and let simmer for a minute.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, ensuring it reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

Spread marinara sauce over the baked chicken breasts, then top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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