Description
This Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious low-carb, high-protein meal featuring tender chicken breasts coated with a crispy Parmesan and almond flour crust. Perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet, this recipe is simple to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts
Crust
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the chicken evenly and achieve a crispy crust.
- Prepare Coating: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly combine the grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This mixture forms the flavorful crust for the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Take each chicken breast and press it firmly into the Parmesan and almond flour mixture until fully coated on all sides, creating an even crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to retain its juices before serving. Enjoy your crispy, flavorful keto-friendly meal!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and crust texture.
- If almond flour is not available, crushed pork rinds can be used as an alternative low-carb coating.
- To keep the chicken moist, avoid overcooking; use a meat thermometer if possible.
- This recipe pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete keto meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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