Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a keto-friendly twist on the classic chicken parmesan. This recipe guarantees crispy breaded chicken thighs enveloped in layers of savory marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a satisfying main course that won’t derail your low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients Needed:

Eggs

Heavy Cream

Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenderloins (thinly sliced or pounded to ensure even cooking)

Crushed Pork Rinds (crush your own or opt for pre-crushed)

Parmesan Cheese

Italian Seasonings

Garlic Powder

Marinara Sauce

Mozzarella Cheese

How to make Keto Chicken Parmesan:

Begin by preheating your oven to the broil setting for that perfect golden finish.

If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them lengthwise to achieve thin pieces. Alternatively, you can use chicken tenderloins or pound the breasts to an even thickness.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.

In a separate bowl, blend the crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt, and optionally crushed red pepper for an extra kick.

Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated, then dredge it in the pork rind mixture until evenly covered.

Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the coated chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until the breading turns golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and generously top each piece with marinara sauce, followed by a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese.

Place the baking sheet under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbling, creating a mouthwatering golden crust on top of the chicken.

Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately, savoring the irresistible flavors of your keto chicken parmesan creation.

Keto Chicken Parmesan

Recipe by Cookingpoint.net

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Course: MainCuisine: Italian

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

412

kcal

Total time

35

minutes

Crispy coated chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins

• 1 large egg

• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• Coating:

• 1 cup crushed pork rinds

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

• 1 tablespoon ghee, avocado, or olive oil

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to the broil setting.
• Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing them lengthwise if they’re thick or pounding them to an even thickness.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream until thoroughly combined.
• In a separate bowl, mix the crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt, and optional crushed red pepper.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it evenly with the pork rind mixture.
• Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet, top each piece with marinara sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil the chicken until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve hot and enjoy your delicious keto chicken parmesan!

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 412kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Protein: 50g
• Calcium: 247mg
• Iron: 2mg