Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

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Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan is a classic healthy and tasty meal. This dish is ideal for Weight Watchers because it consists of high protein and fiber. It has a low carb content. This is an easy dish that will satisfy your taste buds. You can serve it with tomato sauce or enjoy it with any dip. Enjoy it with your family get-together dinner. They will make sure to love its taste. Prepare the Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan in an oven. Let’s start the recipe.

 

Chicken Parmesan

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small pan
  • Frying Pan
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast 1large
  • Panko Breadcrumbs 1/2cup
  • Paprika 1tbsp
  • Garlic Powder 1/2tbsp
  • Onion Powder 1tsp
  • Salt 1tsp, or to taste
  • Black Pepper 1tsp
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/4cup
  • Tomatoes 1cup
  • Minced Onion 1
  • Chopped Garlic 1tbsp
  • Fresh Basil 1handful
  • Olive Oil 1tsp

Recipe Ingredient Notes

Parmesan Cheese: You can use grated asiago or Romano cheese instead of this. These give the same flavors as parmesan cheese.
Paprika: It is used to give a spicy taste.
Garlic Powder: Instead of this, you can use fresh chopped garlic. It gives a refreshing garlic flavor.

Instructions

  1. First, heat the oven to 375 degrees to bake the chicken.
  2. Next, take chicken breast. Cut into the center. Now, cut into thin slices.
  3. Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika with panko breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
  4. Dip chicken slices into this mixture. Coat it well so it sticks to the chicken.
  5. After that, make the sauce. Take a small pan, and add onions to this pan.
  6. Sautee the onions over low flame until it’s translucent.
  7. Now, add chopped garlic and tomatoes to the onion. Cook it over low heat for 8-15 minutes.
  8. The sauce is ready. Put aside this sauce.
  9. Pour olive oil into a skillet and warm it over a medium flame. After that, add the chicken slices to this frying pan.
  10. Fry each side for about 4-5 minutes over medium heat until it’s crunchy.
  11. After frying, turn down the stovetop flame.
  12. Now, coat the baking tray with oil to prevent the mixture from burning.
  13. Add fried chicken to this tray, and pour over tomato sauce.
  14. As a topping, add shredded parmesan cheese.
  15. For 12-16 minutes bake it in a oven until its color changes.
  16. Remove from the oven after 15 minutes. Cool it before serving.
  17. The tasty Chicken Parmesan is ready to eat.

Tips

  1. Don’t overcook the chicken slices otherwise, it will be harder to chew.
  2. Dry the chicken slices with kitchen tissue before coating. Otherwise, the coating mixture will not properly stick to the slices.
  3. Marinate the chicken with fresh lemon juice, and spices for a flavorful and refreshing taste.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: Tightly pack the remaining chicken into a plastic bag and refrigerate the chicken for about 5-6 days.
Freezer: Pack the chicken into a sealed container and freeze it in a freezer for 2-3 months.
Microwave Oven: Slightly reheat it in a microwave oven for 10-20 seconds so its texture and crispiness won’t be harder.

FAQs

How do we enjoy the tasty Chicken Parmesan?
You can enjoy it with pasta, salad, potato wedges, zucchini noodles, or roasted vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.

Is this recipe gluten-free?
No, the items used to prepare this dish are not gluten-free. You can use alternative items like bread crumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Amount
Total Calories 245kcal
Carbohydrates 17g
Protein 23g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 8g
Total Fat 9g
Iron 3mg

Total Weight Watchers Points per Serving is 6