Description
You can enjoy a classic Chicken Parmesan while staying true to your keto lifestyle with this recipe. We use almond flour for a perfectly crispy crust, mimicking the traditional breading without the carbs. It is a comforting, flavorful Italian dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for dredging)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
- 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). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In one shallow bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and oregano. Mix well.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge the chicken thoroughly in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. You are not cooking it through, just browning the crust.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon a layer of low-carb marinara sauce over each chicken breast.
- Top generously with mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra crispy result, chill the coated chicken in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before searing.
- Make sure your marinara sauce is low in sugar and carbohydrates to keep the dish keto-compliant.
- You can substitute almond flour with crushed pork rinds for a slightly different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg