Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare the chicken by halving and then halving again lengthwise. (Whole chicken breast are a bit too big.
  2. Pound to about 1/2 inch thick. Blend the egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice with a fork in a wide, shallow dish; set aside.
  3. Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and zest in a second wide, shallow dish.
  4. To crust the chicken breasts, dip each in the egg white mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs. Then transfer the chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet.
  5. Air-dry the chicken for 20-30 minutes to help set the crumbs.
  6. To cook, first saute the chicken on the stove in an ovenproof skillet.
  7. Saute until the chicken is golden and crisp on one side, then carefully flip the pieces over. Cook until golden.
  8. Finally, transfer the whole pan to a 450 degree oven to finish. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the oven.
  9. If you are serving this with Sage-Butter Sauce , prepare the sauce and keep it warm in a warm water bath.
  10. It will hold just fine for at least an hour.
  11. For the Sauce:.
  12. Saute the shallots in butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until soft, 2 - 3 minutes. Add the wine, cream, broth and lemon juice.
  13. Simmer until reduced by half, 8 - 10 minutes. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly.
  14. Do not add more butter until previous addition has melted completely.
  15. Finish sauce with sage and seasonings.
  16. Keep warm in a warm water bath until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 542.98 Kcal (2273 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.35g 54%
Cholesterol 131.7mg 44%
Sodium 1941.94mg 81%
Potassium 499.95mg 11%
Total Carbs 19.86g 7%
Sugars 3.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 7%
Protein 32.29g 65%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.25 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3g 54%
Cholesterol 38.38mg 44%
Sodium 565.96mg 81%
Potassium 145.71mg 11%
Total Carbs 5.79g 7%
Sugars 0.9g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 7%
Protein 9.41g 65%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 27%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 57.1mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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