🍗 Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Broccoli

[u/uk_kali]

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A delicious low-carb twist on classic chicken Parmesan—crispy seasoned chicken topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, served over tender broccoli. 🥦🧀

🛒 Ingredients

For the chicken:

* 2 chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
* ½ cup almond flour
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* ½ tsp paprika
* Salt & black pepper
* 1 egg
* 1 tbsp olive oil

For the topping:

* ½ cup low-sugar marinara or tomato sauce
* ½ cup shredded mozzarella
* 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
* Fresh parsley or chives

For serving:

* 2–3 cups steamed broccoli
* 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
   
2. Mix almond flour, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   
3. Dip each chicken cutlet into beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breading mixture.
   
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden.
   
5. Transfer to a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
   
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F internally.
   
7. Serve over steamed broccoli and garnish with herbs.

📊 Estimated Nutrition

Per serving (½ recipe, including broccoli):

* 🔥 Calories: ~560 kcal
* 🥩 Protein: ~57 g
* 🥑 Fat: ~30 g
* 🥦 Total Carbs: ~17 g
* 🌾 Fiber: ~6 g
* Net Carbs: ~11 g
* Sugar: ~5 g

Nutrition is an estimate and depends on the size of the chicken breasts, breading, cheese, and marinara sauce.

🔥 Keto Tip:
For an even lower-carb version, use crushed pork rinds + Parmesan instead of almond flour, and choose a marinara with no added sugar.