CRISPY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS (LOW-CARB – KETO)

Winner winner chicken dinner! This crispy parmesan chicken is a favorite in our home because of how crispy and flavorful it is. The kids love it on pasta and I enjoy it on a salad. It tastes like something you would order from a fine Italian restaurant without the expenses price tag.

The secret to the delicious “Italian” flavor, crispy crust and gorgeous color is (obviously) parmesan cheese. The cheese adheres to the chicken and when melted in the pan, gives the chicken a beautiful golden and crispy crust that is to die for.

Light and Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside this parmesan crusted chicken is a must try! It's made with only 5 ingredients in under 10 minutes and is low-carb and keto!!

•  Course Dinner


•  Cuisine American, Italian


•  Keyword almond flour, breasts, chicken, crispy, keto, low-carb, parmesan


•  Prep Time 5 minutes


•  Cook Time 10 minutes


•  Total Time 15 minutes


•  Servings 4 people


•  Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts 2-3 chicken breasts


• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or seasoning of choice


• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


• Pinch of salt and pepper


• 1 cup grated or zested parmesan cheese


• 1/2 cup almond flour or panko breadcrumbs*


• 2 eggs


• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter or oil of choice


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Instructions

• Lay the chicken breasts out on a cutting board and cut in half horizontally. Generously season with Italian seasoning (or seasoning of choice), garlic powder, salt, and pepper; Set aside.


• Combine the parmesan cheese and almond flour in a medium shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.


• Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture then into the parmesan mixture. shake off the excess breading. Repeat until all the chicken cutlets are covered.


• Heat oil or butter in a large NON-STICK heavy duty pan. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Be sure not to flip until the parmesan is golden on the first side or it will slide off. Repeat with remaining chicken cutlets.

RECIPES ADAPTED FROM https://gimmedelicious.com/

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