Oven-Fried Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Health score
26%
Oven-Fried Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
55 min.
4
367kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthier alternative to fried chicken? Look no further than this Oven-Fried Parmesan-Crusted Chicken recipe! This tasty dish is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the satisfying crunch of fried chicken without the added calories and grease. With a parmesan-crusted exterior and juicy, tender chicken inside, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your lunch or dinner rotation.

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it's also easy to make and perfect for serving to a crowd. In just 55 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying main course that serves four people. Plus, with a caloric breakdown of 55.31% protein, 26.14% fat, and 18.55% carbs, this recipe is a great option for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.

To make this recipe, you'll need a few simple ingredients, including whole-wheat bread, chicken drumsticks or boneless chicken breast halves, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. With the help of a food processor, a bowl, and a baking pan, you'll be able to create a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and coat your chicken for a perfectly crispy finish.

So why wait? Give this Oven-Fried Parmesan-Crusted Chicken recipe a try and discover a healthier, tastier way to enjoy fried chicken!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • slices bread whole-wheat
  • 0.5 pound skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • large egg whites beaten
  • 0.8 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • servings lemon wedges for serving
  • tablespoons parmesan fresh finely grated
  • cup greek yogurt plain 2% reduced-fat
  • 0.8 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt 
  • pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless halved
  • 0.3 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Spread breadcrumbs in a single layer on a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake in middle of oven until one shade darker (about 5 minutes), stirring once. Using parchment paper, pour breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl to cool. Reline baking pan with paper, and lightly coat paper with cooking spray; set aside to use for chicken. Once breadcrumbs are cool, add Parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  5. Combine yogurt, egg whites, and mustard in a shallow bowl, whisking well; set aside.
  6. Pat chicken dry. Dip chicken into yogurt mixture to coat, letting some excess drip off; coat both sides of chicken in breadcrumb mixture, patting to adhere.
  7. Arrange coated chicken in a single layer on prepared baking pan; lightly coat tops of chicken with cooking spray.
  8. Bake in middle of oven until cooked through (35-40 minutes). Arrange on a platter with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein55.31%
Fat26.14%
Carbs18.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.79
Glycemic Load
7.27
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
23.588260904602%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:366.69kcal
18.33%
Fat:10.34g
15.91%
Saturated Fat:2.65g
16.54%
Carbohydrates:16.51g
5.5%
Net Carbohydrates:14.92g
5.43%
Sugar:3.51g
3.9%
Cholesterol:147.63mg
49.21%
Sodium:609.85mg
26.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.23g
98.46%
Selenium:70.53µg
100.76%
Vitamin B3:17.54mg
87.7%
Vitamin B6:1.23mg
61.58%
Phosphorus:504.14mg
50.41%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
32.02%
Vitamin B5:2.93mg
29.32%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.28%
Potassium:763.35mg
21.81%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.44%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.87%
Zinc:2.65mg
17.69%
Magnesium:69.3mg
17.32%
Calcium:139.8mg
13.98%
Iron:2.25mg
12.51%
Folate:36.21µg
9.05%
Copper:0.14mg
7.17%
Fiber:1.59g
6.34%
Vitamin A:272.29IU
5.45%
Vitamin K:4.66µg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.67%
Vitamin C:1.97mg
2.39%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes