Healthed-Up Chicken Parmesan
Some nights you just crave pizza. Carby, cheesy pizza.
And some nights, if you're lucky, you know you'll regret eating 3 slices of pepperoni goodness. So instead you take 15 minutes and whip up this healthier version of chicken parmesan. You get the sauce and the cheese, minus the carbs and plus the protein.
No, it's not pizza. But some nights it'll satisfy the craving.
Healthed-Up Chicken Parmesan
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1/2 c almond meal
- 1 t oregano
- 1 t garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 c vegetable oil
- 1/2 c low sugar marinara sauce
- 1 c shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c shredded parmesan
On a plate, combine the almond meal, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine and spread in a layer across the plate. Dip the chicken cutlets into the almond mix, pressing to make sure each whole cutlet is covered. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat in a non stick pan. When glistening, add the cutlets and cook 4 minutes on each side, until each cutlet has a crispy brown crust and the meat is cooked through. Remove from the oil and place onto a baking sheet.
Top each cutlet with 1/8 c sauce, followed by 1/4 c mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan. Turn on the broiler in your oven and broil the cutlets until the cheese has melted and just starts to turn brown.