Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Keto Chicken Parmesan with an almond flour crust, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner pieces. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and oregano. Rub this seasoning mix generously over both sides of the chicken pieces.
- In one shallow dish, mix the almond flour with the grated Parmesan cheese. In another dish, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- Take each seasoned chicken piece, dip it into the eggs, letting any excess drip off, then coat it thoroughly in the almond flour mixture, ensuring it sticks well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
- After browning, place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Pour a generous amount of marinara sauce over each piece, followed by a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For an added crunch, you can mix in some crushed pork rinds with the almond flour.
- Feel free to swap the marinara sauce for pesto for a unique twist on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg