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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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๐Ÿ— Tender, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in an ultra-crispy golden Parmesan crust with only 1 gram of carbs per serving.
โฑ๏ธ Ready in under 25 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, making it the perfect keto-friendly weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (from a block)

1/2 cup superfine almond flour

2 large eggs

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1-Pat chicken dry and slice: Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels, then slice each breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets.

2-Season the chicken: Season both sides of the cutlets evenly with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

3-Make the egg wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the minced garlic clove until fully combined.

4-Prepare the coating mixture: In a separate shallow dish, stir together the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and superfine almond flour.

5-Coat the chicken: Dip each seasoned cutlet into the egg wash, let any excess drip off, then press firmly into the Parmesan-almond mixture on both sides to ensure an even coating.

6-Heat the skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil and butter until the oil shimmers.

7-Cook the chicken: Place the coated cutlets in the skillet in a single layer, cook for 4 minutes without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook an additional 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF.

8-Rest and serve: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to lock in the juices before serving.

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Notes

๐Ÿง€ Always grate Parmesan fresh from a block; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting and crisping.
๐Ÿงป Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning so the egg wash and coating stick better for a crispier crust.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Avoid the microwave when reheating leftovers; use an oven at 350ยฐF for 5-7 minutes or an air fryer at 375ยฐF for 3-4 minutes to keep the crust crispy.

  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Rest Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan Fry
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg