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Healthy Chicken Parmesan

This healthy chicken parmesan is breaded with almond flour and baked instead of fried. It's moist, full of flavor and perfect for satisfying a craving for Italian comfort food. Gluten-free + grain-fee. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara homemade or jarred
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Place almond meal, paprika, cayenne, garlic, sea salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Crack egg into another shallow bowl and whisk.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg bowl, wipe off any excess and then dip into the almond meal mixture. Roll until each chicken breast is covered completely. Place the coated chicken on a baking pan lined with parchment paper or on a wire rack that fits on a baking sheet. The wire rack will make for a crispier texture. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken once at the 15-minute mark. When done, the chicken will be golden brown and completely cooked through.
  5. Once cooked through, top each chicken breast with 2-3 Tablespoons of marinara and 2 teaspoons of parmesan cheese. Return chicken to oven and bake 5-10 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve with roasted broccoli or another green veggie.

Notes

  • Almond meal: Allergic to almonds? You can use traditional breadcrumbs or try any other type of flour.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 247mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Potassium 247mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.