Parmesan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

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Parmesan and breadcrumbs combine for a crispy chicken topping without having to go through the full dredging process. While your oven's on, roast some potatoes to serve alongside for a balanced, filling meal.

Parmesan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges, divided

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • teaspoon salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered if large

  • ½ small red onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

  • Chopped fresh thyme for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Stir Parmesan, 1 tablespoon oil, panko, lemon zest, dried thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Toss Brussels sprouts, onion and garlic with 2 tablespoons oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread out evenly. Add chicken and lemon wedges to the pan. Brush both sides of the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Top the chicken with the Parmesan mixture, gently pressing to adhere.

  4. Roast, turning the pan from front to back and stirring the sprouts halfway, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°F and the sprouts are tender and browned in spots, about 18 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with the lemon wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
23g Fat
16g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 1 cup sprouts
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Vitamin A 1003IU 20%
Sodium 606mg 26%
Potassium 715mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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