Low-carb Chicken Parmigiana delivers pub classic vibes with crispy almond crumbed chicken, ham, cheese, and passata—no carbs, just flavour!
Prep Time | 10 mins |
Cook Time | 15 mins |
Meal Type | Dinner |
Servings | 2 |
Carbs | 7.6 g |
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Why you'll love this recipe:
Key ingredients:
Chicken schnitzels:
A lean protein source essential for muscle health.
Almond meal:
A gluten-free, low-carb alternative to breadcrumbs.
Parmesan cheese:
Adds savoury depth and a hint of umami.
Tomato passata:
A naturally sweet, low-carb tomato base.
Ham:
Provides a smoky, savoury layer to the dish.
Low Carb Chicken Parmigiana
This is pub grub at its finest, minus the carbs!
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 chicken schnitzels, 125g each uncrumbed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup tomato passata
- 2 slices ham
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
COOK MODE
Instructions
- Beat egg in a bowl and set aside.
- Combine almond meal, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and lemon zest on a plate.
- Dip the chicken in the beaten egg then coat with the mixture.
- Set aside and heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for around 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking tray.
- Preheat the grill and spoon the passata over the chicken then place the ham and cheese on top.
- Grill the chicken until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the grill and serve with suggested sides.
Notes
Tip: Make the schnitzels in advance and store them in the fridge overnight to make a quick meal the next day. Serve with: Keto chips and steamed broccolini or for a summery side try creamy slaw or super green salad.
Nutrition (per serve)
Net Carbs: 7.6gProtein: 65.6gFat: 42.6gFiber: 4.9gCalories: 676kcal