Imagine sinking your fork into a crispy, golden chicken breast smothered in rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, without the carb overload. This revolutionary Low Carb Chicken Parmesan isn't just another diet recipe – it's a culinary game-changer that proves healthy eating can be absolutely delicious. By swapping traditional breadcrumbs with almond flour and pairing it with tender sautéed zucchini, you'll satisfy your Italian food cravings while keeping your nutrition goals on track.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Spread the almond flour on a flat plate and dredge each chicken breast, ensuring an even coating by pressing gently and shaking off excess flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to become hot but not smoking.
- Place the almond flour-coated chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking, slice zucchinis into thin half-moon shapes for sautéing.
- Once chicken is cooked, top each breast with marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet and let cheese melt for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- In a separate pan, sauté zucchini slices with a pinch of salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Plate the chicken parmesan and serve alongside the sautéed zucchini.
Tips
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before coating to ensure a crispy almond flour crust that actually sticks.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken's internal temperature – 165°F is the sweet spot for perfectly cooked, juicy chicken.
- For extra flavor, consider adding dried Italian herbs like basil or oregano to your almond flour coating.
- Choose a high-quality marinara sauce with low sugar content to keep the carb count down.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken – this ensures each breast gets a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- For the zucchini, cut slices uniformly to guarantee even cooking and a consistent texture.
- If you want extra crispiness, you can briefly broil the cheese-topped chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
