Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying keto-friendly dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, delivering rich flavors and a delightful crunch with every bite.

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 400 grams
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 100 grams
  • 1/2 cup almond flour - 50 grams
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 5 grams
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder - 5 grams
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs - 2 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt - 3 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1 gram
  • 1 large egg - 50 grams
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - 15 milliliters

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg until well combined.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the Parmesan mixture, pressing down to adhere the mixture to the chicken.
  6. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the chicken for added flavor and moisture.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C or 165°F).
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 50 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle health and satiety.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

Tags

AmericanKetoDinner