Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Description
This dish begins by slicing chicken breasts into fillets, seasoned with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The chicken is marinated briefly in an egg wash that includes minced garlic and herbs. A mixture of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and almond flour forms the coating. Chicken pieces are dipped in the egg wash, then pressed into the coating to adhere well, ensuring a flavorful crust.
Pan-frying is done over medium-high heat in a blend of olive oil and butter, cooking two pieces at a time without moving them to allow a stable crust. A technique tip is given to gently check the crust’s color before flipping. This creates a texture contrast between the crispy exterior and the tender interior chicken.
For convenience, the chicken can also be cooked in the air fryer at 400°F after spraying with olive oil. The dish serves well alongside low-carb sides and is an option for marinating overnight to enhance flavor. Properly timed cooking and handling maintain the crust and juicy interior.
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 1 pound chicken breast 2 large breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch black pepper to season
EGG WASH:
- 2 egg
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
COATING:
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- ½ cup almond flour not almond meal
TO COOK:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
CHICKEN:
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 fillets. Generously season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
EGG WASH:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic and Italian seasoning. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place chicken in the egg wash and set aside to let marinate.*
COATING:
- Combine the parmesan cheese and almond flour in a separate shallow bowl.
TO COOK:
- Using a fork or tongs, pick up one of the chicken breast pieces and allow excess egg wash to drip off. Dredge in the parmesan mixture, pressing chicken lightly into the coating with the back of the fork, then turn and repeat. Shake off excess coating and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
- Heat oil and butter in a large NON-STICK skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry 2 chicken pieces at a time UNTOUCHED for (about 4 minutes). Do not move chicken around as the coating may peel off of the surface of the chicken before it gets a chance to stick!
- Once the coating is crispy, golden and set, flip and continue frying on other side until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining chicken breast.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s underside for golden color by gently pushing or lifting a corner with tongs after about 3 minutes of cooking before flipping.
- Marinate chicken overnight in the egg wash for deeper flavor; bring to room temperature before cooking.
- The chicken can be air fried at 400°F for 7 minutes, flipped, then cooked 3-4 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve with buttery cauliflower mash or other low-carb sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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