Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keep to your keto diet and enjoy this favorite Italian dish; baked chicken Parmesan makes a great meal with low-carb vegetables or a salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 ½ ounces pork rinds, crushed
• ½ cup jarred tomato sauce (such as Rao's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Slice chicken breast through the middle horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Pound chicken flat until about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3

Beat egg and cream together in a bowl.

Step 4

Combine crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning in bowl; transfer breading to a plate.

Step 5

Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat completely. Press chicken into breading; thickly coat both sides.

Step 6

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add ghee. Place chicken in the pan; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Be careful to keep breading in place.

Step 7

Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Cover with tomato sauce; top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Broil until cheese is bubbling and barely browned, about 2 minutes.