Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Directions:
- Whisk all the marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large freezer bag, seal it, and gently pound the chicken until it's about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a fresh freezer bag, add the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
- In a skillet (preferably cast iron), heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat slightly.
- Once seared, place the chicken on a plate or baking sheet and cover it with foil to keep warm.
- Preheat your oven to low broil (about 450°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan, Provolone, and fat-free Ranch dressing. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the seared chicken.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this over the chicken.
- Broil for another 1 minute, or until the breadcrumbs are golden. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
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WW Points Calculation:
Main Dish:
- Chicken breasts (4): 0 points
- Vegetable oil (1 tbsp): 4 points
- Marinade:
- Olive oil (1/4 cup): 10 points
- Fat-free ranch dressing (1/4 cup): 1 point
- Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp): 0 points
- Vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, pepper: 0 points
- Parmesan Crust:
- Reduced-fat Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup): 2 points
- Reduced-fat Provolone cheese (1/4 cup): 2 points
- Fat-free Ranch dressing (3 tbsp): 1 point
- Light butter (2 tbsp): 5 points
- Panko breadcrumbs (1/2 cup): 3 points
- Garlic powder: 0 points
Total Points: 28 points for the entire recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Points per Serving: 7 points per serving
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 37g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
