Mexican Chicken Parmesan Minus The Parmesan Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN "PARMESAN" (MINUS THE PARMESAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pound chicken breasts to approximately 1/4-1/2 inch thickness.
• In 3 separate shallow bowls put enough flour (seasoned with salt and pepper) to lightly dredge the chicken in one bowl, 2 beaten eggs in the second and the Panko bread crumbs mixed with the taco seasoning in the 3rd.
• In the following order for each breast: dredge in the seasoned flour shaking off excess, put them next into the eggs to moisten each side and then into the Panko/taco seasoning mixture making sure to coat the chicken breast entirely. Set the prepared chicken breasts aside for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the Canola oil to a large enough skillet to fit all 4 breasts and preheat the pan over med/high heat.
• Cook each breast until lightly browned on each side and remove from the pan. The chicken does not have to be cooked through as it will continue cooking in the oven.
• Place the 4 chicken breasts in a casserole dish. Top each with 1/2 cup of prepared salsa. Place in the oven for 15 minutes to finish cooking the chicken and heat the salsa through.
• Remove from the oven and top with 1/2 shredded cheese on top of each breast and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and it's ready to serve.
• I serve this over Cilantro rice and add a "blop" of sour cream and some diced green onions on top.

MEXICAN "CHICKEN PARMESAN"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
• Mix in the lime juice with the egg.
• Salt and pepper the chicken breast to taste and dip in the egg mixture and then into the tortilla chips. Coat both sides of the chicken well.
• Place the chicken in a greased glass baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is nearly done. (I would recommend flipping the chicken once during this time.)
• When the chicken is almost done, remove the baking dish from the oven and add 1/4 cup of salsa on top of each chicken breast, then cover with cheese.
• Place back in the oven and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and salsa is heated through.
• Serve with rice or tortilla chips and salsa. You may also want to garnish with cilantro for some added flavor.

NO BREADING BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Combine parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and oregano in a baggie.
• Wash each breast with water and put in cheese mixture.
• Spray 11 x 13 pan wih olive oil cooking spray.
• Make sure each piece is coated with cheese and place each breast in pan and dump remaining cheese mixture on top.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is done.
• Top with spaghetti sauce and then add mozzarella cheese.
• Bake unitl cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Serve with a side of spaghetti, salad and garlic bread.

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN ( WITHOUT TOMATO SAUCE )

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk eggs and hot sauce in a medium bowl, dip each chicken piece, coating evenly.
• Combine croutons and parmesan in a shallow dish. Roll chicken pieces in dry mix until well coated.
• Place chicken in a prepared 8" x 8" baking pan. Drizzle chicken with melted butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until done - ovens vary.