Ann’s Italian Chicken

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Delicious Ann's Italian Chicken recipe for your lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

26g

Ann's Italian Chicken is an easy yet delectable meal perfect for any occasion. The dish consists of juicy boneless chicken breast coated in Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and flavorful spaghetti sauce. The preparation is straightforward, and the dish can be made in 60 minutes, including the prep time. It is the perfect dish to serve to your family and friends when you want to have a quick but delicious meal. It can also be served with cooked pasta and a side salad to make the meal a little more filling and nutritious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Mix together the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and shredded cheese in a shallow bowl or pan.
3.	In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
4.	Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
5.	Heat some oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Fry each chicken breast until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
7.	Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, and pour spaghetti sauce over the top.
8.	Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

PROS

Ann’s Italian Chicken is a tasty and easy-to-make meal that can be both fried and baked onto the ultimate level of crispness.
It is also very customizable, as you can add additional herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture to suit your personal taste.

CONS

The dish is deep-fried which makes it high in calories and fat.
Also, spaghetti sauce used in this dish can be high in sodium.
Individuals who are trying to maintain a healthy diet might want to consider a healthier preparation such as baking or air frying.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this meal is not the healthiest option, it does provide a good source of proteins essential for muscle repair and growth. It is also a good source of antioxidants from the tomato sauce, as well as calcium from the cheese.

	2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
	1 spaghetti sauce
	1 cup cheese , any kind , shredded
	Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
	2 -3 eggs
	3 tablespoons milk
	oil , for frying