Thursday, February 21, 2008

Parmesan Chicken Strips Recipe

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup reduced calorie egg substitute
2/3 cup reduced fat breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine milk and egg substitute in a shallow bowl and set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients in another shallow bowl and mix well. Dip chicken strips into milk mixture, then dredge through breadcrumb mixture coating on all sides.

Place chicken strips on a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center.

Makes 10 Servings
Serving Size: 3 strips (approx. 3 ounces)

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 260
Total fat: 4 grams (14% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 113 mg
Sodium: 271 mg
Carbohydrate: 6 grams (10% of calories)
Protein: 47 grams (76% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace

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