Keto Chicken Parmesan: Irresistibly Delicious & Easy!
Keto Chicken Parmesan is a low-carb, gluten-free version of the classic Italian dish, featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of zucchini noodles or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure to use sugar-free marinara sauce to keep it keto-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg