Keto Pizza Chicken

This is a chicken breast covered in cheese, pepperoni, and sauce. Very keto friendly and each piece is about 4 carbs depending on the sauce you use. Some people add a little bit of Parmesan cheese to the top as well to give a little extra flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 1140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 16 slices pepperoni
• 4 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package pork rinds, crushed
• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (such as Rao's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine pork rinds, parsley, garlic powder, and paprika in a resealable plastic bag. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Mix egg and cream together in a bowl to make a wash.

Step 5

Dip 1 piece of chicken into the wash and then drop into the bag of pork rinds. Shake to coat completely and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken. Put coated chicken into the hot oil in the skillet and cook until crispy and no longer pink inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 6

Remove skillet from heat and top each piece of chicken with 1/3 cup tomato sauce. Add 4 slices of pepperoni to each chicken and cover with mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Broil chicken in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.