1st Blog

Ok, so I thought I would try out this blog thing! I don't know if I'm going to have anything too interesting to say, but I thought it might be fun... So, I cook a lot and tonight I decided to try something new/healthy. I just went in the kitchen and made something... it's not that new or original, but it came out great, so I thought I'd share! Enjoy...



Baked Chicken Parmesan with Garlicky Soba Noodles

Chicken:
1 package chicken tenders
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (I use powdered kind as it adheres to chicken best)
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and Pepper
1 egg

Noodles:
1 package buckwheat soba noodles
2 tbsp. olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp. heavy cream


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease 9x13 pan. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg. Dip chicken strips in egg, then into breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat chicken completely. Put all chicken strips in 9x13 pan after coated and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until no longer pink.

2. Cook buckwheat soba noodles according to package directions. When done, strain and rinse with cold water. In pan, heat olive oil and add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Add salt, pepper and cream. Cook until warmed. Add cooked soba noodles and toss until warmed through. Take off heat and sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

3. Serve noodles with chicken and fresh Parmesan cheese on top.