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Calories in Chicken Parmesan

137 calories

Serving Size 4 piece(s) (about 113 g)

Calories in 4 piece(s) of Chicken Parmesan
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 piece(s) (about 113 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 48
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 4g
Protein 14g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Food analysis

High Protein High Sodium
There is 137 calories in 113 grams of Chicken Parmesan. With 120 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Medium calorie density food.

Chicken Parmesan is Medium in carbohydrates, High in proteins and Medium in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio.

With 8 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it must be consumed with moderation if you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

43.3% Proteins
26.7% Carbohydrates
30.0% Fats

Nutrients and how much we eat of it play an important role on our health and body composition. To learn more on theses, check our blog posts on Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats.


Chicken parmesan is the one dish you should stay away from if you are trying to lose weight. Parmesan cheese actually has several health benefits but due to its high caloric content, it is not recommended for people trying to lose weight.

Chicken parmesan Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Is a good source of protein and calcium

  • Also is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients

  • Though it is a dairy product, it is lactose-free

Cons

  • High in calories

  • Fat content is also very high

  • Not good for people with casein allergy

Although chicken parmesan has many health advantages, it is not a diet meal. Consuming too much of this meal may result in obesity and other heart-related issues caused by weight gain.

Baked chicken parmesan recipe

  • Cooking spray

  • 4 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make 8

  • 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, you can use whole wheat bread

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil)

  • 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese,

  • 1 cup marinara or Filetto di Pomodoro

Procedure

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

  • In a mixing dish, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. In a separate dish, melt the butter. Brush the chicken lightly with butter before dipping it into the
    breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with the remaining chicken on a baking sheet.


  • Bake for 25 minutes, then lightly spray with additional oil on top.

  • Remove from oven, spread 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken, and top with 1 1/2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese has melted

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