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Almond Crusted Chicken Parmesan

Crispy oven-baked chicken cutlets in a Parmesan almond crust, topped with marinara and bubbly mozzarella.

Prep20 min
Bake20 to 25 min
Oven425°F
Makes4 cutlets
Serving1 cutlet
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), halved horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Crust

  • 2/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray

Topping

  • 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and coat the rack with cooking spray.
  2. Pound the cutlets to an even 1/2-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Beat the egg with the water in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, mix the almond flour, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  4. Dip each cutlet in egg, let the extra drip off, then press firmly into the almond mixture to coat both sides. Set on the rack and spray the tops lightly.
  5. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Spoon 1/4 cup marinara over each cutlet and top with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake 5 to 7 minutes more, until the cheese is melted. Broil 1 to 2 minutes for browned spots if you like.
  7. Top with basil and serve with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Tip: The wire rack lets hot air reach the bottom of the chicken so the crust stays crisp all the way around instead of steaming on the pan.
Dad jokeMy chicken parm is a cut above the rest. I'd say it's a real Parmesan of the community.

Nutrition per serving (1 cutlet)

421Calories
8.9gTotal carbs
3.3gFiber
5.7gNet carbs
3.1gSugar
41.8gProtein
24gFat
877mgSodium

Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.

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On a US Nutrition Facts label, are fiber and sugars counted inside Total Carbohydrate?
Yes. FDA says Total Carbohydrate includes total sugars, dietary fiber and sugar alcohols, so the indented lines are already part of that number.
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Inspired by Noshtastic. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/almond-crusted-chicken-parmesan/