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These chicken parmesan strips are kid approved, freezer friendly and easy to make. Chicken is a great source of protein. Learn more about protein
Ingredients
1 lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
500 g
1/2 cup
skim milk
125 mL
1/3 cup
dry bread crumbs or corn flakes cereal, finely crushed
75 mL
3 tbsp
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
45 mL
2 tsp
dried parsley
10 mL
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper salt
1 mL
Directions
Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour in milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or for up to 4 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley and pepper. Remove chicken strips from milk and dip in crumb mixture, coating well. Place on prepared baking sheet. Discard any excess milk and crumb mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Nutrients per Serving
Calories
191
Carbohydrate
8 g
Fat
3.7 g
Fibre
0.5 g
Protein
29.6 g
Sodium
211 mg
Variations: Add other dried herbs, such as thyme, basil or oregano. Replace some of the bread crumbs with ground flaxseed.From Chuey P., Campbell E., Waisman M.S.: Dietitians of Canada. Simply Great Food. Toronto, Ontario; Robert Rose Inc. 2007
Pregnant and breastfeeding Moms need certain nutrients to help build a strong foundation for their baby's development. So we're sharing new and exciting recipes that include them, from magnificent meals packed with protein to delicious dishes that include healthy fats. You may not be able to decide what's more fun, cooking or eating all these scrumptious meals.
