Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keto Chicken Parmesan
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    496

Indulge in the comforting flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan, reimagined for a keto lifestyle. Crispy, cheesy, and utterly satisfying, this dish proves that you don't have to sacrifice taste to stay on track.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    217 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    1605 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Broiler: Position an oven rack approximately 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler to high. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Butterfly and Pound the Chicken: Slice the chicken breast horizontally through the middle, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Open the two halves like a book and pound the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Egg Wash: In a bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy whipping cream until smooth. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Create the Keto Breadcrumbs: In a separate shallow bowl or plate, combine the crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, press the chicken into the pork rind mixture, coating both sides thoroughly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ghee. Place the breaded chicken in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Handle gently to keep the breading intact. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake the Chicken Parmesan: Transfer the seared chicken to a baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly over each breast, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Broil to Perfection: Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, approximately 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (2 minutes)

For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano to the tomato sauce.
Ensure the pork rinds are very finely crushed for the best breading texture.
If you don't have ghee, you can use olive oil or coconut oil as a substitute.
Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 165 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Meta Rutherford

    The pork rind breading is surprisingly delicious and crispy. I'll never go back to traditional breadcrumbs!

  • Fay Kutch

    This recipe is a game-changer! I can finally enjoy chicken parmesan without feeling guilty about my carb intake.

  • Reggie Mcclure

    My family loved this, even the ones who aren't on keto. It's a definite crowd-pleaser.

  • Werner Pacocha

    I added a little bit of onion powder to the pork rind mixture, and it gave it an even better flavor!

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