Chicken Parmesan (Low-Calorie Optimized)

Why this version is better

Calories are reduced by ~56% per serving (from ~887 to ~390), driven almost entirely by eliminating frying oil. Protein is moderately reduced due to removing provolone but remains high (~54g). Fat drops dramatically from ~52g to ~11g. The dish remains nutritionally complete and safe to consume.

Cooking note: Removing the pan-frying step eliminates the need for 0.5 cup of olive oil, which was the single largest calorie contributor (~955 cal absorbed). Switching panko to whole-wheat breadcrumbs provides similar binding and crunch via oven-baking. Replacing full-fat provolone with part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining the melt profile needed for a cohesive cheese crust. The egg wash is replaced with a single egg white wash to cut fat and cholesterol without compromising adhesion of the breadcrumb coating.