Who says you can’t savor cuisine while following a keto diet? Today, I’m thrilled to introduce my keto Chicken Milanese recipe that’s both low-carb and incredibly tasty. Let’s get cooking!
Keto Chicken Milanese Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Keto Chicken Milanese Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Take the chicken breasts. Gently pound them until they reach a thickness of 1/2 inch. Make sure to season them with salt and pepper, for added flavor.
- Prepare Coating: In a bowl combine flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dip & Coat: Take each chicken breast. Dip it into the beaten egg. After that coat it with the mixture of flour.
- Fry: Heat up some olive oil in a skillet, on heat. Put the chicken that has been coated in it and cook until it turns a brown and gets crispy, which should take around 4 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve & Enjoy: Put the Chicken Milanese that has been cooked on a plate and serve it alongside some keto vegetables or a refreshing salad.
Why Keto Chicken Milanese is a Dinner Winner
Low-Carb & Delicious
This keto Chicken Milanese offers all the crispy, flavorful goodness of the traditional dish without the carb-heavy breadcrumbs.
Quick & Easy
In, than half an hour you can whip up a mouthwatering Chicken Milanese dinner that perfectly fits your keto diet. Just follow these steps. Enjoy a delightful meal, at your table.
Keto Chicken Milanese
Description
Craving Italian? Try our keto Chicken Milanese! This low-carb, crispy delight is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Buon appetito!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Take the chicken breasts. Gently pound them until they reach a thickness of 1/2 inch. Make sure to season them with salt and pepper, for added flavor.
- In a bowl combine flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Take each chicken breast. Dip it into the beaten egg. After that coat it with the mixture of flour.
- Heat up some olive oil in a skillet, on heat. Put the chicken that has been coated in it and cook until it turns a brown and gets crispy, which should take around 4 5 minutes on each side.
- Put the Chicken Milanese that has been cooked on a plate and serve it alongside some keto vegetables or a refreshing salad.
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Notes
- This keto Chicken Milanese offers all the crispy, flavorful goodness of the traditional dish without the carb-heavy breadcrumbs.
How Many Carbs Are in Chicken Milanese?
Classic Chicken Milanese can sometimes be high, in carbohydrates because of the breadcrumbs used to coat it with each serving containing, around 20 30 grams of carbs.
However, our keto Chicken Milanese is a different story. This dish is a choice, for those following a carb lifestyle as it has a coating made of almond flour and Parmesan cheese. Each serving contains 4 6 grams of carbs making it perfectly suitable, for your dietary needs.
Is Breading Keto-Friendly?
The response greatly relies on the type of coating you choose. Traditional coating methods that involve breadcrumbs or flour might not be suitable, for a keto diet because they contain amounts of carbohydrates.
However, in our keto Chicken Milanese, we use a blend of almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese, which are both low in carbs and keto-approved. Absolutely! You can definitely savor a coated meal while following the keto diet as long as you make mindful ingredient choices.
What is Chicken Milanese Made Of?
Chicken Milanese is an dish that typically features a deliciously crispy breaded chicken cutlet, often accompanied by pasta or salad on the side. The breading is commonly crafted from breadcrumbs, eggs and occasionally Parmesan cheese.
However, our keto Chicken Milanese switches things up by using almond flour and grated Parmesan for the coating, and it’s fried in keto-friendly olive oil. It offers an low carb option as an alternative, to the recipe.
Final Thoughts
Keto Chicken Milanese is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that proves keto eating can be diverse and delicious. Feel free to put a twist on this dish and savor a delicious dinner without any guilt!
