NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 large egg

4 oz chicken breast

2 tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 medium zucchini

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

• 3

  In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the panko, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Dip the chicken into the egg, then press into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated on both sides.

• 5

  Place chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until the crust is golden and chicken is cooked through.

• 6

  While chicken bakes, spiralize or thinly slice the zucchini into noodles.

• 7

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté zucchini for 3-5 minutes until just tender.

• 8

  Spoon marinara sauce over the baked chicken and top with mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

• 10

  Serve the crispy chicken over the bed of zucchini noodles.