Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Parmesan

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chicken Parmesan

This crispy, oven-finished cutlet dinner leans on lean chicken breast pounded thin for even cooking and a satisfying bite, then coated in a seasoned crumb crust with garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs for depth. A quick sear in olive oil gets that coating deep golden and crisp before everything finishes baking under a blanket of bubbling marinara sauce. Bright, garlicky tomato sauce and torn fresh basil bring real Mediterranean flavor to the plate, balancing out the richer elements with acidity and herbaceous lift. It's a comforting, restaurant-style favorite that fits neatly into a Mediterranean-style way of eating, especially served alongside a simple green salad or some crusty whole grain bread. Every cutlet comes out juicy inside with a crackly, golden exterior, making this one a genuine crowd-pleaser worth putting on repeat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
½ cup all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz
Cascade Milling Organic All-Purpose White Flour 5 LB
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½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness.
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
3 tbsp olive oil

For the topping

1 ½ cups marinara sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
2
Set up three shallow dishes: in the first, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour the milk into the second dish. In the third, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.

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