Keto Fried Chicken Schnitzel
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this crispy and flavorful Keto Fried Chicken Schnitzel! This low-carb twist on a classic favorite features tender, thinly-pounded chicken breasts coated in a delicious blend of almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices like garlic, onion, and paprika. Fried to golden perfection in coconut oil, each schnitzel boasts a crunchy, satisfying crust without the guilt. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-packed dish is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with a fresh squeeze of lemon. Gluten-free, keto-friendly, and absolutely irresistible—this is the ultimate comfort food reimagined for a healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 1 for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Cut each breast in half horizontally to make four thin fillets.
Place the chicken fillets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
In one shallow bowl, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the heavy cream until combined.
Dip each chicken fillet first into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, and then into the almond flour mixture. Press the almond flour mixture onto the chicken to ensure it adheres well. Repeat with all pieces.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be around 350°F (175°C) for frying.
Fry the chicken schnitzels in batches if necessary, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the chicken schnitzels from the pan and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the schnitzels.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.1 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3490 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 173.1 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 766 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
