Parmesan-Dijon Chicken

Health score
51%
Parmesan-Dijon Chicken
40 min.
1
1756kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a dish that’s both indulgent and satisfying? Look no further than our Parmesan-Dijon Chicken! This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of melted butter and tangy Dijon mustard, creating a mouthwatering marinade that perfectly complements the tender, juicy chicken breasts. With a crispy coating of dry bread crumbs and savory Parmesan cheese, each bite is a delicious harmony of textures and tastes.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it’s also surprisingly easy to prepare. In just 40 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on your table, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and a touch of carbs ensures that you’ll feel satisfied without the guilt, with a caloric breakdown that keeps your health goals in mind.

Whether you’re serving it alongside a fresh salad, some roasted vegetables, or your favorite grain, this Parmesan-Dijon Chicken is sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and oven, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful culinary adventure.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.8 cup breadcrumbs dry (any flavor)
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1.8 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Mix butter and mustard in shallow dish until well mixed.
  3. Mix bread crumbs and cheese in large plastic bag.
  4. Dip one piece of chicken at a time into butter mixture, coating all sides. Then place in bag of bread crumbs, seal bag and shake to coat with crumb mixture.
  5. Place chicken in single layer in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  6. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1756kcal
Protein43.97%
Fat41.22%
Carbs14.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
52.856522041818%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1756.45kcal
87.82%
Fat:78.55g
120.85%
Saturated Fat:18.9g
118.14%
Carbohydrates:63.5g
21.17%
Net Carbohydrates:58.57g
21.3%
Sugar:5.47g
6.07%
Cholesterol:529.77mg
176.59%
Sodium:2816.36mg
122.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:188.52g
377.04%
Vitamin B3:88.37mg
441.83%
Selenium:293.37µg
419.11%
Vitamin B6:6.09mg
304.48%
Phosphorus:2004.55mg
200.46%
Vitamin B5:11.98mg
119.78%
Potassium:3210.61mg
91.73%
Vitamin B1:1.36mg
90.69%
Vitamin B2:1.25mg
73.37%
Magnesium:266.07mg
66.52%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.49%
Vitamin A:2505.63IU
50.11%
Zinc:7.05mg
47.02%
Calcium:444.84mg
44.48%
Iron:7.44mg
41.33%
Vitamin B12:2.27µg
37.76%
Folate:122.59µg
30.65%
Vitamin E:3.56mg
23.76%
Copper:0.45mg
22.65%
Fiber:4.93g
19.74%
Vitamin C:9.76mg
11.83%
Vitamin K:7.81µg
7.44%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.13%