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Parm & Cracker Crusted Chicken

  • 10 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 15-20 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 4

    Servings

  • 323 Calories
  • 10g Fat
  • 25g Carbs
  • 32g Protein
Recommended For:

Low Appetite/Weight Loss

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Ingredients

  • 4 Servings
  • 323 Calories
  • 10g Fat
  • 25g Carbs
  • 32g Protein
  • 25-30 Mins Total Time
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins
  • 1½ Cups Butter Crackers, crushed (ex: Ritz®)
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Pasteurized Eggs
  • ½ Cup, plus 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard, divided
  • ¼ Cup Honey, pasteurized
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Note

Chicken

Chicken is a high-quality protein source, with every ounce having about 9 grams of protein! This is important because protein needs may be higher when undergoing cancer treatment.

Instructions

  • 4 Servings
  • 323 Calories
  • 10g Fat
  • 25g Carbs
  • 32g Protein
  • 25-30 Mins Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then coat with cooking spray.

  • 3

    Combine Coating Combine crushed crackers, parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a shallow baking dish.

  • 4

    Whisk Eggs Whisk together eggs and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard in another shallow baking dish.

  • 5

    Coat Chicken Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg mixture then into the cracker mixture. Coat chicken well and press firmly so the crackers stick. Place tenderloins on prepared baking sheet.

  • 6

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and warm water after handling raw chicken.

  • 7

    Bake & Monitor Spray each cutlet with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes; flipping over halfway through cooking time.

  • 8

    Mix Sauce Combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and ½ cup Dijon mustard. Serve 2 Tbsp sauce with each serving of chicken. Enjoy!

  • 9

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water, sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

What You’ll Need

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Cheese Grater

  • Baking Sheet

  • Cooking Spray

  • Tin Foil

  • Shallow Baking Dish (2)

  • Whisk

  • Small Bowl

  • Spoon

Allergen Swap

  • GGluten

    Use gluten-free crackers, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or gluten-free pretzels

  • DDairy

    Use vegan cheese, (Parmesan cheese has trace amounts of lactose, but omit cheese if bothersome)

  • EEggs

    Use heavy cream, melted butter, or plain yogurt

Fatigue Buster

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Purchase grated Parmesan cheese.

  • Chicken Breast Tenderloins

    Purchase trimmed chicken breast tenderloins.

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