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    Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan

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    One of the things I have missed most about gluten is being able to go to Olive Garden and order the Chicken Parmigiana. Let’s face it, the baked version just doesn’t taste the same, so I did what I always do when I miss a gluten-containing food: I turned to my kitchen to recreate it! Now this chicken parmesan recipe is special because it’s not only gluten free, but it’s keto friendly as well! So the next time you’re craving Chicken Parmigiana from Olive Garden, try making this Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan instead! I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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    Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan 

    When I saw the Whisps Cheese Crumbs Italian Herb at the grocery store, I knew right away I wanted to use them to make a Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan. And they did not disappoint! They are the perfect coating for the chicken that acts just like bread crumbs and crackers do but without the gluten and carbs. So let’s get into this recipe and talk about what you can use if you can’t find the Italian Herb cheese crumbs in a store near you!

    What ingredients you need to make Gluten Free Low Carb Chicken Parm:

    • Boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
    • Eggs
    • Salt
    • Garlic powder
    • Pizza sauce or marinara 
    • Shredded mozzarella 
    • Avocado oil

    Ingredient Substitutions

    I’ve only found the Whisps Cheese Crumbs in one grocery store near my house, so I’ve come up with an alternative for you if you can’t find them in a store near you! Take a bag of whisps or your favorite brand of parmesan crisps, and add them to your food processor or high powered blender with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pulse until you have fine crumbs.

    If you can’t find thinly sliced chicken breasts, you can take two chicken breasts and fillet them by cutting them in half lengthwise. If you want them even thinner, cover with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to tenderize and flatten out the chicken. 

    How to make Keto Chicken Parmesan:

    1. Add ½ cup avocado oil to bottom of deep skillet and turn heat to medium low
    2. Preheat oven to 400°F
    3. Add eggs, salt, and garlic powder to a shallow dish and whisk to combine
    4. In a separate shallow dish, add cheese crumbs 
    5. Working one at a time, dip your thinly sliced chicken breast into the egg mixture and coat both sides
    6. Then dip into your crumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides well
    7. Once you have all of the chicken coated with the cheese crumbs, carefully add two at a time to the skillet and fry on each side until golden brown. This helps the crumbs adhere to the chicken so they don’t fall off during baking.
    8. Add pan-fried chicken breasts to baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-20 minutes, until chicken has cooked through (time will depend on the thickness of your chicken)
    9. *If your chicken cooks through during the pan-frying process, you do not need to bake it
    10. Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara and 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
    11. Turn on oven broiler and place the baking sheet back in the oven under the broiler until the cheese has melted
    12. Serve immediately!

    How to serve chicken parmesan:

    Low Carb Options: serve over zoodles, spaghetti squash, edamame pasta, or with a side a steamed broccoli

    High Carb Options: serve over lentil or chickpea pasta 

    Storing Leftovers 

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I prefer glass storage containers so you can reheat the food in the same container! Reheat in the microwave in a microwave safe dish for 2-4 minutes, until heated through.

    More gluten free keto recipes you will enjoy:

    Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu (gluten free)

    Low Carb Caprese Pizza 

    Big Mac Salad (low carb, gluten free)

    Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe 

    Low Carb Pizza Crust

    Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan

    The next time you’re craving Chicken Parmigiana from Olive Garden, try making this Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan instead! I promise you won’t be disappointed!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 511.8 kcal

    Equipment

    • food processor or blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
    • 2 large eggs
    • pinch of salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup Whisps Cheese Crumbs Italian Herb *see above for alternative
    • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
    • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup avocado oil

    Instructions
     

    • Add ½ cup avocado oil to bottom of deep skillet and turn heat to medium low
    • Preheat oven to 400°F
    • Add eggs, salt, and garlic powder to a shallow dish and whisk to combine
    • In a separate shallow dish, add cheese crumbs 
    • Working one at a time, dip your thinly sliced chicken breast into the egg mixture and coat both sides
    • Then dip into your crumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides well
    • Once you have all of the chicken coated with the cheese crumbs, carefully add two at a time to the skillet and fry on each side until golden brown. This helps the crumbs adhere to the chicken so they don’t fall off during baking.
    • Add pan-fried chicken breasts to baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-20 minutes, until chicken has cooked through (time will depend on the thickness of your chicken)
    • *If your chicken cooks through during the pan-frying process, you do not need to bake it
    • Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara and 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Turn on oven broiler and place the baking sheet back in the oven under the broiler until the cheese has melted
    • Serve immediately!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 511.8kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 34.7gFat: 39.6gSaturated Fat: 8.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 22.6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 187.3mgSodium: 604.7mgPotassium: 502.3mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 385.3IUVitamin C: 1.4mgCalcium: 240.8mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten Free Keto Chicken Parmesan
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    511.8
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    39.6
    g
    61
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8.4
    g
    53
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4.9
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    22.6
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    187.3
    mg
    62
    %
    Sodium
     
    604.7
    mg
    26
    %
    Potassium
     
    502.3
    mg
    14
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3.4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    34.7
    g
    69
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    385.3
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.4
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    240.8
    mg
    24
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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