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Crispy Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Make a satisfying, low-carb Chicken Parmesan using almond flour and pork rinds for a crispy crust. This recipe uses a sugar-free sauce and melts mozzarella perfectly for a delicious keto dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 cup crushed pork rinds (finely ground)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for dredging)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, for frying
  • 1 cup low-sugar marinara sauce (check label for no added sugar)
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Set up your dredging station. In one shallow dish, combine the crushed pork rinds, almond flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well. In a second shallow dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Take one pounded chicken cutlet. Dip it first into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Next, press it firmly into the pork rind/almond flour mixture to coat completely. Finally, press the cutlet into the grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat for all four cutlets.
  4. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the coated cutlets in the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. You are just browning them; they do not need to be cooked through.
  5. Place the browned cutlets in your prepared baking dish. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the low-sugar marinara sauce over each piece of chicken.
  6. Top each cutlet with one slice of fresh mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Serve immediately with your favorite keto side dish.

Notes

  • For the crispiest crust, make sure your pork rinds are crushed very finely, resembling breadcrumbs.
  • Serve this dish over zucchini noodles or a bed of cauliflower mash for a complete keto meal.
  • When buying marinara sauce, check the label carefully; look for brands with 4 grams of sugar or less per serving, or make your own simple sauce with crushed tomatoes and herbs.

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