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Revamp Your Friday Night Dinner with a Guilt-Free Chicken Parm

Are you tired of sacrificing flavor for nutrition? Look no further! This innovative take on the classic Italian-American dish is a game-changer. By swapping traditional breading for a nutrient-dense almond meal blend and serving it with zucchini noodles instead of pasta, you can indulge in a delicious and healthy meal.

The Perfect Blend of Flavor and Nutrition

This recipe uses a unique combination of ingredients to create a crispy exterior and juicy interior, without the need for heavy breading or frying. The result is a dish that’s not only healthier but also packed with flavor.

Get Ready to Cook!

Before you start, make sure you have the following equipment:

• A julienne peeler, sharp paring knife, or spiralizer
• A baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• A large skillet
• A medium bowl

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the bread crumbs:

• ¾ cup almond meal
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

For the chicken:

• 1 large egg
• 4 (¼-inch-thick) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 (¼-inch-thick) slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 zucchinis, spiralized with blade d, noodles trimmed

Let’s Get Cooking!

Preheat your oven to 400°F and set up your dredging station. Combine the bread crumb ingredients on a large plate and beat the egg in a shallow medium bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then coat in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

While the chicken bakes, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, cooking until the onion begins to soften. Then, add the diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring in the basil.

The Final Touches

Remove the chicken from the oven and top each piece with the tomato sauce and a mozzarella slice. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Meanwhile, add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the remaining sauce and cook until al dente. Divide the noodles among four plates and top with the chicken.

Enjoy your guilt-free and delicious chicken Parmesan!