Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

A serving spoon holding a piece of chicken garnished with basil.

5 from 13 votes

This Keto friendly Low Carb Chicken Parmesan is crisp on the outside and so tender inside. Easy healthy chicken Parmesan recipe that is done in one-pan, needs 30 minutes and kid friendly.

Prep Time6 mins

Cook Time24 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian / American

Diet: Halal

Servings: servings

Calories: 332.4kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

5 tenderloins (2-3 oz) each
1 large egg.
1 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste.
1 teaspoon pepper or to taste.
6 oz grated parmesan cheese.
1 Tablespoon butter.
1 Tablespoon olive oil.
⅓ cup marinara sauce.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Instructions

Start by laying the chicken tenderloin on the cutting board with the smooth side down.
Using a sharp knife, with the edge parallel to the cutting board, begin cutting down the length of the side of the tenderloin. Carefully slice it in half width-wise almost to the other edge. Keep that edge intact and open the tenderloin along the "fold."
Cover with plastic wrap and gently pound with the smooth side of a mallet or a rolling pin.
Sprinkle each one with garlic salt and pepper on both sides.
Whisk egg in a separate bowl, and place parmesan cheese on another shallow bowl.
Dip chicken in egg then place in the parmesan dish to cover with cheese both sides.
Press lightly to get it to stick as much as you can and shake off excess cheese. Place flat on a dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F.
On medium-high heat melt butter and oil in a non-stick pan.
Place chicken tenders to cook about 4-5 minutes on one side, lift the chicken slightly to peek and check when it turns golden brown.
Flip to the other side and repeat. *
Place chickens on a baking dish, place about 1 tablespoon of the marinara sauce on each then cover with some shredded mozzarella cheese.
Pop in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.
Garnish with basil leaves or red pepper flakes.

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Notes

Typically, most recipes call for chicken breasts but here I've used chicken tenders because it is easier for the elders in our home to chew on so it is not giving them a hard time. Of course you are more than welcome to make it with chicken breasts.
You can season the chicken with Italian seasoning as well.
My chicken took almost 4.5-5 minutes on each side to brown nicely and for the parm layer to adhere to the chicken well.
Do not cram the skillet though.
Marinara sauce is traditionally use but do not be afraid to use your own homemade marinara sauce or any other tomato-based sauce that you like.
This recipe requires you to open the windows in your kitchen and turn on the fan as parmesan cheese gives this weird smell when melting.
Make ahead: You can prep the chicken, coat with parmesan cheese and refrigerate for up to 1 day. You can also freeze the chicken at this stage for up to 2 months.
Serve keto chicken parmesan with zoodles or any low carb noodles like shirataki. Serve with green salad or this roasted vegetables but take omit the potatoes.

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