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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Basil Parm Chicken

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Not that I'm even celebrating, but I felt like I needed to say that anyway. Any reason to be excited about a Tuesday...

Before I get into my recipe for today, I thought I would address a question that a few readers have asked, along with some family members and friends.

Will I be participating in the farmer's market again this summer?

I guess the official answer is "I don't know". Unless I win the lottery, a cookbook publisher finally agrees to publish a cookbook with me, or I just stumble upon millions in my backyard, I will be working.

And considering our hometown market is on Wednesday afternoons, right when I work, it just wouldn't work out. Not to mention, two children under the age of 2 = little to no free time. I would love to do it again, but right now it isn't looking possible!

Thanks for inquiring though:)

This recipe is a knock-off of the classic chicken parmesan, but a little healthier since no breadcrumbs are used, it's baked, not fried, and the sauce is homemade. Which reminds me, I've been meaning to make a big batch of my Garlic Marinara Sauce to get stocked up in the freezer...one more thing to put on my list.


Basil Parm Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 c. parmesan cheese
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. basil
marinara sauce/pasta of choice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together cheese and seasonings. Dredge chicken in seasonings until completely coated (I used a lot). Place on top of a wire rack on a cookie sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and parmesan cheese has become crispy.

Serve with your favorite sauce and pasta. Try my Garlic Marinara Sauce - so easy!

Question of the Day: What is your favorite item to look for at the Farmer's Markets?

Would you like to comment?

  1. Tomatoes are always at the top of my list for farmer's market purchases.

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  2. I'm going to try this! My thing to look for are tomatoes and veggies!

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  3. I love looking for fresh produce at farmer's markets. Also, interesting dips or flavored hummus. I just enjoy looking at all the little booths!

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  4. I love the Dallas Farmer's Market- It is my fav place on saturdays. Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing!

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  5. The benefit of teaching is that farmers market summers can be a reality :) Your chicken looks fantastic! I've made a baked chicken parm to make it healthier, but would love to try it without bread crumbs!

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  6. Chicken and pasta is great, but pasta with basil parmesan chicken is heavenly!!! It looks delicious!
    Sassy Chef

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  7. No bread crumbs? It really looks like you used them! I've got to try this recipe.

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  8. The benefit of teaching is that farmers market summers can be a reality :) Your chicken looks fantastic! I've made a baked chicken parm to make it healthier, but would love to try it without bread crumbs!

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  9. I love the Dallas Farmer's Market- It is my fav place on saturdays. Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing!

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