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Healthy Chicken Parmesan

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A healthy twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan featuring baked chicken breasts with a crispy almond meal crust, topped with zesty tomato sauce and served with zucchini noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2–4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (25-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for zucchini)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (for zucchini)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (for zucchini)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for zucchini)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Workspace: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Create the Crust Mix: Combine almond meal, chickpea flour, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil over the coated chicken.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake for about 25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, Prepare the Tomato Sauce: Heat tomato sauce in a medium saucepan, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Sauté the Zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the zucchini with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. Final Assembly: Spread tomato sauce over the baked chicken, sprinkle with Parmesan, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Notes

Consider garnishing with fresh basil leaves or extra cheese for serving.

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Keywords: Healthy Chicken Parmesan, Meal Prep, Italian Cuisine, Gluten-Free Recipe

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