Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a crunch and flavorful way to serve chicken without the carbs of a heavily breaded alternative. All you need is fresh Parmesan, mayonnaise, and chicken breast to make this perfect keto friendly, low-carb chicken dish.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 425kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons whey protein isolate
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt & ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the mayonnaise on the tops of the chicken pieces.
- Mix the Parmesan cheese, whey protein, and garlic salt together on a plate.
- Set a piece of chicken, mayonnaise side down onto the cheese mixture. Spread mayo on the other side and turn it over to coat both sides with cheese.
- When the oil is shimmering, place the first piece of chicken into the oil. Continue coating the other pieces with cheese and place them in the skillet.
- Allow each piece to fry for 3-4 minutes, until the underside is crispy and lightly browned, then flip them over and continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes until done. Chicken should reach 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a wire rack until all the pieces are done. Then serve as desired.
Notes
If you don’t have or can’t find whey protein isolate, you can leave it out. It’s not strictly necessary, though it does add additional crispiness to the breading.
When you place the chicken in the oil, don’t touch it or move it for at least 3 minutes or the breading might slide off. Let it crisp up before moving.
Don’t use the store-bought canister of Parmesan cheese that’s finely ground. It won’t work as well. It’s best to finely shred a block of Parmesan cheese yourself, either manually or with a food processor.
When you place the chicken in the oil, don’t touch it or move it for at least 3 minutes or the breading might slide off. Let it crisp up before moving.
Don’t use the store-bought canister of Parmesan cheese that’s finely ground. It won’t work as well. It’s best to finely shred a block of Parmesan cheese yourself, either manually or with a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 459mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.