Description
Incredibly delicious, low-carb, Keto-friendly, and gluten-free Parmesan-crusted chicken. Perfect for a healthy, easy, and quick dinner!
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb 500 grams chicken breasts, (2 large breasts)
- Salt and pepper, to season
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
EGG WASH:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
COATING:
- 1/2 c. almond flour, (not almond meal)
- 1 c. fresh grated parmesan cheese
TO COOK:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
CHICKEN:
To make 4 fillets, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
EGG WASH:
Place the eggs, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl. Mix well until blended and season with salt and pepper. In the egg wash, place the chicken and set aside.
COATING:
In another shallow bowl, whisk the parmesan cheese and almond flour.
TO COOK:
Pick up one of the chicken breast pieces using a fork or tongs and let the excess egg wash drip off. Place the chicken in the Parmesan mixture, lightly pressing it into the coating using the back of a fork. Flip and coat the other side. Then, shake the excess off. Do the same with the rest of the chicken pieces.
In a large non-stick skillet or frying pan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 2 pieces of chicken at a time and fry for about 4 minutes, undisturbed.
Flip the chicken once the coating is crispy, golden, and set. Then, continue frying the other side until completely cooked and golden.
Do the same with the rest of the chicken breasts.
Notes
TIPS:
Using a spatula, give the chicken a gentle push to check if the underside of the chicken is golden after 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to fry the other side.
TO MAKE AHEAD:
For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the egg wash overnight. Tent and keep in the fridge. At least 15 minutes before cooking, remove the chicken from the fridge.
Air Fryer:
To make this Parmesan Crusted Chicken in the air fryer, start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C. Using olive oil spray, grease all sides of the chicken. In the air fryer basket, place two chicken breasts in one layer and cook for about 7 minutes. Then, flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts.
TO SERVE: For the ultimate low-carb meal, serve this Parmesan Crusted Chicken with buttery cauliflower mash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 424
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 1606.7 mg
- Fat: 23.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
- Cholesterol: 197.8 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Chicken