Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan (Cooking Light)

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

September 2009.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

cooking spray

1/2 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce

1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish; place egg whites in a bowl. Place panko in a shallow dish. Dredge 1 breast half in flour mixture. Dip in egg whites; dredge in panko. Repeat with remaining chicken.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes. Coat chicken with cooking spray; place pan in oven. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes.
4. Turn chicken over; top each breast half with 2 tablespoons sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 3 tablespoons mozzarella.
5. Bake 6 minutes or until chicken is done.

By RecipeOfHealth.com