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Dark Chicken Parmesan with Blackened Marinara Sauce
Dark Chicken Parmesan with Blackened Marinara Sauce is a flavorful twist on a beloved classic. Tender chicken cutlets are breaded and baked until crispy, then topped with a smoky, spiced marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. The blackened marinara adds depth and boldness to the dish, elevating the traditional recipe with a modern flair. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner, offering a balance of textures and a rich, comforting flavor profile that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (496 calories)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (220 calories)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (110 calories)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (2 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
- 2 large Eggs, beaten (140 calories)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (336 calories)
For the Blackened Marinara Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (240 calories)
- 1 medium Onion, diced (44 calories)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (8 calories)
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (0 calories)
- 1 can (14 oz) Crushed tomatoes (100 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
- 1 tsp Dried basil (1 calorie)
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
For the Blackened Marinara Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add smoked paprika and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Dish:
- Spoon the blackened marinara sauce over the baked chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
This recipe is approximately 1711 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 427.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 55 minutes.
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