ngredients
1/2 cup whole walnuts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper
6 chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons oil
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce (or more!)
3 zucchinis, spiralized (using this spiralizer)
basil, for serving
Instructions
PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF. Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until they break down into panko-sized pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine the ground walnuts, panko, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, italian seasoning, a big pinch of salt, and black pepper. Toss to mix.
CHICKEN:Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Dredge 2-3 pieces of the chicken in the prepared panko mixture and add the chicken pieces to the skillet. You can also do this in 2 skillets to make the process a lot faster. Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side. The breading should be browned on the outside, don’t worry if the chicken isn’t cooked through, we’ll finish it off in the oven.
BAKE: Place the skillet in the oven and allow the chicken to cook through for 4-8 minutes. You’ll know the chicken is done when it feels firm to the touch. Top with a spoonful of marinara and a slice of the mozzarella cheese. Switch to the broiler and broil for about 1 minute or until the cheese gets nice and bubbly.
ZOODLES: While the chicken is baking (before the cheese step) add 1 teaspoon of oil to a skillet over medium heat, add the spiralized zucchini and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle a tablespoon of water and once it starts to sizzle cover with a lid for 1-2 minutes. To finish, serve the zoodles topped with additional marinara (if desired) and prepared chicken parmesan on top. Sprinkle with basil if desired. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
