Hemp Heart and Chia Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Italian favorite chicken parmesan gets a nutritious makeover! Pair these crunchy superfood-rich chicken tenders with spaghetti for a satisfying dinner (make it a completely gluten-free meal by using gluten-free spaghetti).
Hemp Heart and Chia Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 590 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup each hemp hearts and chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 12 chicken tenders about 1 1/4 lb.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz. gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 2 tbsp. sliced fresh basil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk eggs with 1 tbsp water.
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Mix together hemp hearts, chia seeds and salt.
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Dip chicken tenders in cornstarch, then egg, then hemp hearts mixture to coat.
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Place on foil or parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese; bake, turning once, for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.
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Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Heat pasta sauce and toss gently with spaghetti; sprinkle with basil. Serve with chicken tenders.
Recipe Notes
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.