Dinner: Baked Parmesan Chicken

Why fry chicken cutlets when you can enjoy an even tastier oven baked version.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Baked Parmesan Chicken

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

4 chicken cutlet pieces
1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
1 large egg
Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pine nuts, finely chopped
1 fl oz water
2 oz whole wheat bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F (210 °C) and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. Whisk the egg with the water in a shallow dish.

3. Combine the pine nuts, bread crumbs and seasoning in another shallow dish.

4. Dip the chicken into the egg and then the nut mixture.

5. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.

6. Bake for 10 minutes.

7. Turn over the breasts and top each with 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce and some of the cheese.

8. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the cheese has melted and the chicken is cooked through.

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