Lightened Up Chicken Parm Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This lighter version of parmesan chicken is so simple and yet so delicious. You'll love it!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: 100 Family Favorite Easy Healthy Recipes

Keyword: breaded chicken, chicken, chicken parmesan, main dish, parmesan, poultry

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
4 to 6 Chicken Breasts
Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate.
1 Cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water.
2 Eggs, 1 Tablespoon Water
On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
1 1/4 Cups Bread Crumbs, 1/2 Cup Parmesan
Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
Butter, Olive Oil
Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts.
Butter, Olive Oil
Toss the salad greens with lemon vinaigrette.
Salad Greens for 6
Place a mound of salad on each hot chicken breast.
Serve with extra grated Parmesan.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
1/4 Cup Lemon Juice, 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Cooked chicken can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.