Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan [The Melty Hero Remix]
Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted cheese that delivers Italian comfort. This is the dinner that makes everyone feel like they’re dining at their favorite Italian restaurant.
Makes
Serves 4
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
For Chicken:
4 boneless chicken breasts (pasture-raised preferred)
1 cups (120g) almond flour
½ cup cassava flour
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tsp (10ml) Italian seasoning
1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder
1 tsp (5ml) sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup avocado oil
For Assembly:
2 cups (400g) marinara sauce (sugar-free)
8 oz (224g) mozzarella cheese, sliced
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Extra parmesan for serving
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Use fermented marinara sauce for probiotics and deeper flavor.
Swap Options
Coconut flour for cassava (use ¼ cup), different cheese combinations.
Good To Know
The almond flour coating stays crispy while baking, and aged parmesan provides incredible umami depth • Explore more recipes in our catalog.
steps
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness.
Step 2
Mix almond flour, cassava flour, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in flour mixture.
Step 4
Heat oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 6
Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella slices.
Step 7
Transfer to oven and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 8
Garnish with fresh basil and serve with extra parmesan.