Parmesan Crusted Chicken Without Breadcrumbs

5 from 2 votes

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Without Breadcrumbs

This Parmesan Crusted Chicken is keto-friendly, low-carb, and gluten-free! Coated in a crispy Parmesan-almond flour crust and pan-fried. Air fryer and oven options included—perfect for any night of the week. Even the kids will love it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Chicken recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken breast recipe, chicken recipes, parmesan crusted chicken

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 large chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and black pepper as needed

For the Egg Wash

2 medium eggs
1 garlic clove finely chopped or minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt and black pepper as needed

For the Parmesan Crust

¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup blanched almond flour
1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

For Cooking

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 fillets. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Make the Egg Wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 medium eggs, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 tablespoon onion powder, salt and black pepper. Dip each chicken fillet in the egg wash and let it marinate for 5 minutes.
Prepare the Parmesan Crust: In another shallow bowl, mix ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup blanched almond flour, and 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Coat each fillet in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off excess.
Cook 2 fillets at a time for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Don’t move the chicken while frying to prevent the crust from sticking. Flip only when golden.
Repeat with the remaining fillets.

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Notes

Use only a non-stick pan or skillet to prevent the Parmesan coating from sticking during cooking.
For best results, let the chicken cook undisturbed for 4 minutes before checking. To ensure a golden-brown crust, gently lift a corner with tongs. Once properly browned, flip and cook the other side.

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