Lemon Parmesan Baked Chicken Strips with Herb-Buttered Noodles
Crispy lemon Parmesan baked chicken strips and buttery herb noodles make for one unbelievably fast and easy, yet totally insanely flavorful dinner that everyone will gladly gobble up!
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 451kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Strips
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 cups breadcrumbs toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2x4 strips
Herb-Buttered Noodles
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 oz fettuccine cooked according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the chicken: Preheat oven to 425F. Spread melted butter on a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice. Place flour in a separate medium bowl.
- Working several strips at a time, dredge chicken strips into flour, egg mixture, and then coat in breadcrumbs. Place chicken strips on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake chicken at 425F 20-25 minutes, flipping chicken strips halfway through baking. Remove chicken from oven and keep warm.
- While chicken bakes, make the noodles: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then saute garlic in butter until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium and toss noodles in butter with herbs, Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat noodles through then serve warm with chicken strips, Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.4g | Protein: 24.6g | Fat: 21.7g | Saturated Fat: 11.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 643mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1.6g