Get ready for our Keto Chicken Parmesanโ a delightful keto twist on the Italian classic. We swapped carb-heavy bread crumbs with flavorful crispy pork rinds, resulting in a crispy chicken with gooey mozzarella cheese. Whether you're following a ketogenic lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier alternative, this dish is a true comfort food. Get ready to savor every bite of this mouthwatering and guilt-free recipe!

Preparation and cooking overview
It only takes a few simple steps and 30 minutes to prepare this delicious meal. Coat the chicken fillets with pork rinds and fry them. Then, bake the result with savory marinara sauce, grated parmesan cheese, and some heavenly mozzarella. The result will take your breath away!
Chef's note
Enhance the flavors of your Keto Chicken Parmesan Recipe by experimenting with spices. For a fiery kick, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes. Alternatively, season the fillets with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper several hours before frying them. Don't hesitate to customize the recipe according to your preferences - there's no need to hold back!"

๐ ๐ง Ingredients for this keto chicken parmesan recipe
Here are the ingredients for this low-carb chicken parmesan recipe:
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How to make this Keto Chicken Parmesan: step-by-step guide
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Preparation steps
- First, gather all your ingredients and measure them.
- Grind pork rinds in a food processor with parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Stop when it resembles fine breadcrumbs and transfer it into a shallow bowl.
- Pound out the chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC).
- Grab a skillet and heat olive oil to medium-high heat.
- Take each chicken breast and coat it with the seasoned pork rind dust.
- Carefully place the coated fillet in the hot skillet and let fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Top the chicken with marinara sauce and then mozzarella.
- Now, pop the skillet into the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese turns bubbly.
- Finally, remove it from the oven and serve hot.
Chef's pro tip
Two simple tips will help you avoid overcooking the chicken. Firstly, do not overcrowd the skillet during cooking to ensure that each fillet receives heat evenly. Secondly, when you put it in the oven, keep a close eye on it. If it starts browning too quickly, take it out and loosely cover it with foil before putting it back in.ย
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Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Got leftovers? no worries! just wait for them to cool down to room temperature and then either pop them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly using plastic wrap before putting them in the fridge. They'll keep fresh for 3-4 days.
Reheating tips
Note: Don't reheat the chicken parmesan on the stovetop. It causes uneven heating.
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Chicken Parmesan recipe brings the dining experience of a restaurant right to the comfort of your home. The crispy chicken coated with pork rinds, the gooey mozzarella, and the zesty marinara sauce make it an ideal dinner recipe. It's an absolute family favorite, and you'll find yourself making this recipe throughout the week. Don't worry; it won't disrupt your keto diet at all!"
So, why wait? Treat yourself to this delicious meal today! It only takes 30 minutes!
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๐ Recipe

Keto Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 (4-ounce) chicken breasts, pounded out to an even thickness
- 1 cup crushed pork rind dust
- ยผ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 ounce fresh mozzarella
- ยฝ cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- ยผ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ยฝ teaspoon sea salt
- ยฝ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC).
- Grab a skillet and heat olive oil to medium-high heat.
- Take each chicken breast and coat it with the seasoned pork rind dust.
- Carefully place the coated fillet in the hot skillet and let fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Top the chicken with marinara sauce and then mozzarella.
- Now, pop the skillet into the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese turns bubbly.
- Finally, remove it from the oven and serve hot.
Karen says
Just discovered your site through Low Carb Maven, a link to your Pad Thai recipe. Can't wait to try it, along with the Chicken Parm, and actually a lot of your other recipes. They look amazing!!
The reason I'm commenting though is because of the chicken parm story. I just LOVE it! I'm still chuckling as I'm typing. That is exactly what my husband would have done, and would still do today. He always sees a "joke" or "prank" in the making in something. Sometimes I have to respond with Seriously?! or Really?!, and he'll say "Ok, I'll quit, no more", but then I relent and beg "No, don't ever stop, you're so fun". And we're in our 60's now. So as long as Lauren can stand it, don't ever stop!
Can't wait to try some of these recipes ~ Karen
Nicol says
I made this over the weekend and holy cow, it's great! Served it up with some raw zoodles with olive oil, italian seasoning, garlic powder, pink salt and a few cherry tomatoes. Mahvelous darling, just mahvelous. I'm annoyed I didn't make more for leftovers!
Alex Lester says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lisa says
Yum!