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Homemade keto chicken parmesan on a white counter with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce, photographed from above.

Keto Chicken Parmesan

Crispy, cheesy, and low-carb, this keto chicken parmesan is the perfect comfort food dinner; better than the traditional version, with only 6g net carbs per serving.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, American, Keto
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Wire rack
  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Coating

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup superfine almond flour
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

  • Pound chicken to even thickness, season.
  • Dip in eggs, press into almond flour mixture.
  • Let coated chicken sit 15–20 min on rack.
  • Cook at 425°F until golden, 20 min.
  • Add marinara and half mozzarella, bake 8 min.
  • Add remaining mozzarella, bake 3 min.
  • Garnish with basil, enjoy hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg