Baked Almond Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Juicy chicken breast coated in a light almond-parmesan crust, baked until golden, and topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella. A high-protein Italian classic tailored for a satisfying dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Selma + Lila
Selma created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the chicken breast between two sheets…
Place the chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper and gently pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch (1.2cm) thickness so it cooks evenly.
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Mix together the almond flour
In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, half of the grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Brush both sides of the chicken breast…
Brush both sides of the chicken breast evenly with the olive oil, then press into the almond flour mixture to coat thoroughly on both sides.
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Place the coated chicken breast onto the…
Place the coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is light golden brown.
Look for: the crust is light golden brown
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken, and top with the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return to the oven and bake for…
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
Look for: the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer
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Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes…
Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving to lock in juices. Enjoy warm alongside a simple side salad.
Allow: 3 minutes
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