Ingredients
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- 4 (6 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 and ¼ cups plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F.
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
- In small shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the egg whites and Dijon mustard.
- Dredge chicken in egg mixture and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken in the air fryer and spray the top with oil. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, then turn. Top with 1 tablespoon sauce and 1 ounce mozzarella cheese and cook for 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. If using a smaller air fryer, you will need to cook in batches.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.