Description
Golden, crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts taste just like schnitzel without the carb-loaded guilt! A Keto approved, gluten free recipe for skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch pepper to season
- 2 eggs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 fillets. Season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in egg wash and let marinate.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and almond flour.
- Using tongs, remove chicken from egg wash and let excess drip off. Dredge in the parmesan mixture, pressing to coat well. Shake off excess and repeat for all pieces.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 2 pieces of chicken at a time, untouched, for about 4 minutes.
- Once golden and crispy, flip and fry the other side until cooked through. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
Notes
- To check doneness, gently push with a spatula after 3 minutes. If it slides, use tongs to lift and check underside for golden color.
- Marinate chicken in egg wash overnight for deeper flavor. Refrigerate covered and remove 15 minutes before cooking.
- Air Fryer Option: Preheat to 400°F (200°C), spray chicken with oil, cook 7 minutes per side until internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with buttery cauliflower mash for a delicious low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 606mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 179mg