Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1- 1/2 cup Ground Almonds (I Used Skinless)
- 13 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs, Beaten
- 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut In Half Lengthwise Or Pounded Thin (you Can Also Buy Cutlets)
- 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic (Large Cloves), Thinly Sliced
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
- 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
- 1/2 cups Loosely Packed Basil Leaves, Roughly Torn
- 8 ounces, weight Buffalo Mozzarella, Thinly Sliced
- 1.
- Preheat the oven to 450 F.
- 2.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with a thin layer of oil and rub with your fingers to grease the pan.
- 3.
- Combine the ground almonds and Parmesan in a shallow bowl.
- Place the beaten eggs in a second bowl.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Dip each breast in the eggs, and then in the almond mixture.
- Press the crumbs into the chicken and make sure the breasts are well-covered, shaking off any excess.
- Place on the greased baking sheet.
- 4.
- Bake the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, until the coating is beginning to brown.
- Carefully flip, and continue to cook until the chicken is firm and cooked through, 5 more minutes.
- 5.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Cook the garlic and chili flakes, keeping an eye on it, until sizzling and beginning to turn golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and most of the liquid has been released, about 15 minutes.
- Smush the tomatoes with the back of your spoon or spatula while cooking to release the juices.
- Stir in half the basil and set aside.
- 6.
- Top the baked chicken with the mozzarella slices, followed by the tomato sauce.
- Alternately, you can transfer the chicken to the skillet, nestle it in the sauce and top with the cheese.
- 7.
- Return to the oven and cook until the mozzarella is melted, 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining basil and serve immediately.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/healthy-chicken-parmesan-with-fresh-cherry-tomato-sauce/ (may not work)