Keto Chicken Parmesan (Printable)
Golden crispy chicken with three-crust coating, rich tomato sauce, and bubbly cheese—Italian comfort without the carbs.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
02 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Keto Crust Coating
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 1/2 cup finely crushed pork rinds
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 2 large eggs beaten
→ Topping Ingredients
09 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
→ Frying
13 - 3 tbsp olive oil
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
03 - In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, crushed pork rinds, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix until well blended.
04 - Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
05 - Dredge each chicken breast first in the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Press firmly into the crust mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Shake off any excess.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add coated chicken breasts and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Remove seared chicken from skillet and place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
08 - Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
09 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying crunch without any guilt or carb coma
- The triple crust mixture creates texture that fools everyone
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- Press the crust mixture on firmly or it will fall off during cooking
- Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking keeps it juicy
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken
- Let your chicken come to room temperature before cooking for even results