Parmesan Crusted Chicken Strips

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Strips

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1" strips
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shavings
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup Italian cheese blend
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Dip each chicken strip in the egg, then dip on parmesan cheese shavings.
3. Place oil in cast iron skillet and heat to medium.
4. Place chicken strips in skillet and let cook 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Sprinkle with garlic powder, then cover evenly with marinara and Italian cheese blend.
6. Put skillet in oven, uncovered, and cook for 10 minutes (or until no longer pink in the center).

Notes: You don't have to use a cast iron skillet, but then you have to dirty up two dishes. This recipe serves 2 but can easily be halved or doubled depending on what how many people you're looking to feed. The strips would be a great salad topping if you omit the marinara and Italian cheese.

Recipe Origination: The parmesan shavings grabbed my attention at the store a few weekends ago and this is what I came up with to use them.