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Extra Crispy Keto Chicken Parmesan

Close-up of a freshly baked keto chicken parmesan cutlet topped with melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, and parsley.
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Make this classic Italian-American dish fit your low-carb lifestyle. You get perfectly crispy, almond flour-crusted chicken breasts topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. This recipe delivers big flavor for an easy keto weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil for pan-frying
  • 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare your dredging stations. In one shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. In a second dish, combine the almond flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip each pounded chicken breast first into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off.
  3. Next, press the chicken firmly into the almond flour mixture, coating both sides completely. Press the coating on so it adheres well for maximum crispiness.
  4. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You want the oil hot enough to sizzle when the chicken hits the pan.
  5. Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Preheat your oven broiler to high.
  7. Spoon a layer of low-carb marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast.
  8. Top the sauce with mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
  9. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite low-carb sides like zucchini noodles or a fresh salad.

Notes

  • For an air fryer version, spray the coated chicken lightly with oil and cook at 380°F (195°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, before adding toppings and broiling.
  • Ensure your marinara sauce has no added sugar to keep this meal strictly keto.
  • Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and a better crust-to-meat ratio.

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