Calories in Chicken Parmesan

Food analysis

High Protein High Sodium
There is 174 calories in 142 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

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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