Classic Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to form 8 cutlets.
3. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Place the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.
4. In a third shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Dip each cutlet in the flour, then the eggs, and then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to coat.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
7. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and top with mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
Nutrition:
This classic chicken parmesan dish is full of flavour and nutrition. Each serving contains 517 calories, 27 grams of fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, and 35 grams of protein.
Crispy Chicken and Waffles
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 frozen waffles, cooked according to package instructions
- Honey, for serving
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the buttermilk over the top.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, coating both sides. Place in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
5. Place each chicken breast on a waffle and top with honey. Serve immediately.
Nutrition:
This indulgent chicken and waffles dish is surprisingly healthy. Each serving contains 519 calories, 15 grams of fat, 57 grams of carbohydrates, and 35 grams of protein.
Baked Coconut Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to form 8 cutlets.
3. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Place the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl.
4. In a third shallow bowl, combine the coconut, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Dip each cutlet in the flour, then the eggs, and then the coconut mixture, pressing the coconut onto the chicken to coat.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
7. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade and pineapple juice. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
10. Serve warm.
Nutrition:
These sweet and savoury coconut chicken cutlets are a healthy, delicious dinner. Each serving contains 541 calories, 27 grams of fat, 51 grams of carbohydrates, and 33 grams of protein.
No matter which recipe you choose, chicken cutlets are sure to be a hit! Whether it’s the classic chicken parmesan, the indulgent chicken and waffles, or the sweet and savoury coconut chicken cutlets, these recipes are sure to please. So give them a try and enjoy!