Description
A deliciously satisfying low-carb version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy almond flour coating, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds small chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for seasoning)
- 2 cups almond flour (used for coating)
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying, such as olive or avocado oil)
- 2 cups keto marinara sauce (sugar-free or low-carb)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (freshly sliced)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Season the chicken with salt and coat both sides lightly with almond flour.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl until fluffy and prepare another bowl with grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining almond flour.
- Dip each chicken breast into eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the parmesan-almond flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, add chicken, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place fried chicken on the baking sheet. Top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and is slightly golden.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
Pair with a garden salad and zoodles for a complete meal. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: Keto, Chicken Parmesan, Low Carb, Italian Recipe, Comfort Food, Family Dinner