Healthier Chicken Parmesan

Makes about 6 servings

Ingredients:

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 T flour

4 large egg whites

2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil

1 cup marinara sauce

3 oz fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Place chicken breasts in 1 gallon Ziploc bag (do not seal). Pound chicken to a thickness of a 1/2 inch.

3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

4. Beat eggs in a shallow dish.

5. In a separate bowl mix panko bread crumbs and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

6. Dredge seasoned chicken breasts in flour, then egg, and then bread crumb mixture.

7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Place breaded chicken breasts into hot oil and cook 2 minutes on each side, until crumbs are golden brown (chicken will finish cooking in oven).

8. Place chicken breasts into 9x13 baking dish. Top each chicken breast with 3 T marinara sauce and a 1/2 ounce of fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over chicken.

9. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Information (per 1 chicken breast serving): 298 calories, 14g fat, 15g carb, 28g protein