Pregnancy Friendly Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- olive oil spray
For the topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up a three-bowl breading station: flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and panko combined with the grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in the third.
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