Description
Indulge in a delectable twist on a classic favorite with this Amazing keto chicken parmesan: 3 crust secrets. This low-carb comfort food features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy almond flour and Parmesan crust, delivering all the flavors you crave without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for crust)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare two shallow bowls: beat eggs in one and mix almond flour, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in the other.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then dredge in the almond flour mixture until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer seared chicken to the baking sheet, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg