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August 20, 2011

Quick & Easy Chicken Parmigiana



School is right around the corner, which means that my schedule is about to get a bit more crazy.  Between making sure all homework is completed and running around to various after-school activities, it is hard to find time to have a decent family dinner.  This is one of my go-to meals that is easy, inexpensive and only takes 15 minutes to make start to finish.  Serve over brown rice or pasta with a side of steamed vegetables.



Ingredients:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat
  • 1 large egg, beaten 
  • 1/3 c Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Tomato sauce, for topping
  • Cheese, for topping (whatever you have in the house)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste 
Directions:


Preheat broiler.

Pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.

In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumb, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.  Dip the chicken in the egg and coat it in the bread crumb mixture, gently shaking off the excess.

Place the chicken on a rack placed on a tin foil-lined baking sheet.  Broil for 6 minutes.  Turn the chicken over and broil for another 3 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven.  Spoon a generous amount of tomato sauce over each thigh.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Season with basil, salt and pepper.

Turn the oven off.  Return the chicken to the oven and allow it to cook until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Enjoy!


9 comments:

  1. Always looking for fast weeknight dinners...especially chicken since we eat it 3-4 times/week! Happy Saturday!!

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  2. Looks delicious! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a lifesaver. I'll definitely be adding this to my meal rotation :)

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  3. I love your speedy version of parmigiana. A MUST TRY! Thanks dear!

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  4. I love chicken parm but hate to make it with all the work. Love your quick version. Thanks for recipe!

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  5. Looks great! I like fast weeknight meals, not because I have children, but cause I can get real lazy after work, lol. Def going to try this! :)

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  6. I love chicken and everything with chicken, so new meal ideas are always nice to have!

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  7. I am solo for the next week and this looks like a must have meal. Definitely trying this out tonight!

    xo

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  8. Oh I love Chicken Parmigiana.. yummm .. tomato and melted cheese, now who does not love that? Yummmmm.. and thanks for being a supporter. Hugs, Jo

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