Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken is so much healthier than store bought varieties!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders or breasts
- 2 egg whites beaten with whole egg
- 1 egg beaten with egg whites
- ½ cup almond flour or whole wheat Panko crumbs if not low carb or gluten free
- ½ cup ground Flax seed
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place egg and egg whites in one large bowl. In a separate large bowl, place almond flour(or bread crumbs), flax seed, cheese, basil and oregano. Stir until mixed.
- Start by placing each tenderloin in egg mixture, then coat with almond flour/bread crumb mixture and make sure it is thoroughly coated on both sides.
- Place in oven and cook for 35 minutes, making sure to turn them over halfway. Temperatures in ovens vary, so make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
Notes
To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To store in the freezer: Place cooled chicken in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg