Keto Chicken Parmesan
A delicious, low-carb twist on the classic chicken parmesan that combines crispy chicken, rich marinara, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean chicken breast
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness and season.
- Set up the breading station with almond flour on one plate and whisked egg on another.
- Coat each piece of chicken in egg, then almond flour, pressing to form a crust.
- Fry chicken in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Arrange the chicken in a greased baking dish, topping with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve over zucchini noodles or with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: keto, chicken parmesan, low carb, comfort food, Italian
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