Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This easy recipe for Parmesan crusted chicken is keto and gluten-free. Simply coat the chicken with spices, mustard, almond meal, and cheese, then bake until crispy.

My entire family loves this simple chicken recipe. I love it too! It’s not just delicious and healthy, but also very easy to make.

The ingredients you’ll need

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty main dish (exact measurements are in the recipe card below):

1. Avocado oil spray
2. Dijon mustard
3. Kosher salt and black pepper
4. Spices: garlic powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and paprika
5. Almond meal
6. Grated parmesan cheese
7. Chicken breasts
8. Parsley for garnish

How do you make parmesan-crusted chicken in the oven?

Making this recipe is easy. The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below. But here are the basic steps:

1. You start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Next, brush the chicken with a mixture of mustard and spices.
3. Now dredge them in a mixture of almond meal and Parmesan.
4. Place on a greased rack, spray with oil and bake until fully cooked, about 20 minutes at 425°F.

The crust comes out crispy, and the inside is tender and juicy. The parmesan adds lots of flavor to an otherwise bland and boring chicken breast meat.

Tips for making this recipe a success

It’s best to use a coarse almond meal and not fine almond flour. But if all you have is almond flour, it should work too.

It’s also best to use small chicken breasts – 6-7 oz. Although I’ve made this recipe with large, 8-9 oz chicken breasts on occasion and it turned out OK.

The problem with large chicken breasts is that you need to bake them for longer, so the coating can become overly browned.

So if your chicken breasts are large and you need to bake them for longer than 20 minutes, loosely cover them with foil to prevent the tops from scorching.

What side dishes to serve with parmesan-crusted chicken?

It’s a very versatile main dish. You can serve it with anything. But since I bake it in a 425°F oven, I like to serve it with a side dish that I can cook in the same oven, such as:

• Cauliflower casserole
• Keto eggplant parmesan
• Roasted Brussels sprouts

Is parmesan-crusted chicken healthy?

I believe it is. Chicken is nutritious, and almond meal is very healthy – it’s basically almonds.

This recipe has 6 grams of saturated fat per serving. For most healthy individuals this is not a concern.

However, if you have a specific issue that requires you to minimize your consumption of saturated fat, then it’s possible that this recipe is not the best fit for you.

What about leftovers?

You can keep leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days.

The coating will lose its crispness, though. I usually slice the leftovers and use them cold as a salad topping.

More chicken breast recipes you might enjoy

If you’re looking for more ways to make boring chicken breasts more interesting, try this recipe for easy chicken cordon bleu.

And this baked skin-on chicken breast is incredibly juicy and delicious.

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This easy recipe for Parmesan crusted chicken is low carb and gluten free. Simply coat with spiced mustard and Parmesan/almond meal, then bake until crispy and golden.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Rest time5 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 452

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• Avocado oil spray
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup almond meal (4 oz)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (40 grams)
• 4 small chicken breasts, 6-7 oz each
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and fit it with a roasting rack. Spray the roasting rack with oil.
• In a small bowl, use a spatula to mix the mustard, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne.
• In a 8-inch square baking dish, whisk together the almond meal and Parmesan.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then brush with the Dijon mixture. Dredge in the almond meal/Parmesan mixture.
• Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared roasting rack. Sprinkle them with paprika (mostly to add a nice color), then lightly spray them with oil.
• Bake until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

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NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is approximate. It is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Please read the disclaimers in our Terms of Use carefully before using any of our recipes. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Please verify they are before using.

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken breast)

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Sodium 793mg34%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 48g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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