Heart-Healthy Baked Chicken Schnitzel
Transforming a beloved classic into a health-conscious delight, this Heart-Healthy Baked Chicken Schnitzel offers a guilt-free twist on traditional comfort food. Featuring tender, pounded chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of whole grain breadcrumbs, almond flour, lemon zest, and fresh parsley, this recipe skips the frying pan in favor of oven-baking for a crispy yet nutritious finish. With just a light spritz of olive oil spray and wholesome ingredients like low-fat milk and aromatic spices, it’s perfect for those seeking a balanced meal that's big on flavor. Ready in under an hour and served alongside refreshing lemon wedges, this lighter schnitzel is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly crispy—this baked chicken schnitzel will become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
- lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the whole grain breadcrumbs, almond flour, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the low-fat milk until well combined.
Dip each chicken breast piece first into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the crumbs adhere well.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time to ensure even baking.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1421 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
