Something about chicken parm feels right every time we make it. Our baby loves it and so do we. Get you a Shady Hill whole chicken for this. If you already have… 👋 hey! The quality of the meat matters! 😋 Feeds 3-4 people.

Preparing the meat:

If your chicken is frozen, then it will need 2-3 days to thaw. The time depends on the weight and your fridge. Avoid using the microwave to thaw meat.

Get your chicken out of the package. Here is a quick video on how we do this and avoid the liquid purge from leaking on the counter.
Watch this video on how to cut up a whole chicken to see how we cut our chicken breasts. We recommend splitting the breasts in half for this recipe.

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts- split in half and skin removed, so you should have 4 pieces.
Marinara Sauce
Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese
Basil
Panko Bread Crumbs (1.5 cups)
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

The Chicken:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Get a pot going with enough water according to your pasta instructions. You’ll want to cook pasta while you are preparing the meat. We use chickpea pasta. use what you please!
Add panko breadcrumbs and seasonings to a bag or container with a lid, then set aside.
Cut the chicken breasts off the carcass, then split them in half. *how to cut up a whole chicken
Toss the chicken in your breadcrumb mixture. Bake in a lined baking sheet for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Add your cheese to the tops of the meat and put it back in the oven for a minute or just long enough for it to melt.
Remove from the oven and add your sauce on top of the chicken.
Add shredded parm cheese and top with basil.

Notes:

Go ahead and cut up the whole chicken while you’re getting the breast off. This will make meals later easier for you.
If you don’t have chicken breasts or want to have more servings, use the chicken thighs as well.
We use fresh basil and marinara that we make ourselves. We recommend a low-sodium marinara if you’re purchasing from the store.