Keto Chicken Parmesan
Pan-crisped chicken breasts with an almond and Parmesan coating, no-added-sugar marinara, and melted mozzarella.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and set a baking dish nearby.
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Step 2
Place the chicken breasts between sheets of baking paper and pound them to an even 1.5 cm thickness.
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Step 3
Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until uniform.
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Step 4
In a second shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, 60 gr Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 5
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then press it firmly into the almond flour mixture to coat both sides.
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Step 6
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the coated chicken for about 3 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary, then transfer it to the baking dish.
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Step 7
Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken. Top with the mozzarella and the remaining 40 gr Parmesan.
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Step 8
Bake at 220°C for 8–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the center of each chicken breast reaches 74°C.
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Step 9
Rest the chicken for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Prevent cross-contamination from raw chicken and egg, discard contaminated coating, and cook each chicken breast to an internal temperature of 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- raw egg contact
- hot oil
- undercooking