Description
A delicious low-carb take on traditional Chicken Parmesan with a crunchy almond flour crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jar (about 24 ounces) low-carb marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- In another dish, whisk 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. Brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before breading.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg