Low Carb Milanesa de Pollo
Discover a lightened-up twist on a traditional favorite with this Low Carb Milanesa de Pollo. Perfectly seasoned, golden-crusted chicken breasts are coated with a savory blend of almond flour, parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices like paprika and garlic powder, offering the same crispy texture you love, but without the carbs. This keto-friendly recipe uses a simple skillet frying technique to create juicy, tender chicken with an irresistibly crunchy exterior, ready in just 35 minutes. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it’s a wholesome, gluten-free take on a classic that will delight your taste buds while keeping your health goals on track. Great for family dinners, meal prep, or even a crowd-pleasing main dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 optional lemon wedges
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until thoroughly mixed.
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
Next, press the chicken breasts into the almond flour mixture, coating them evenly on both sides. Press the mixture into the chicken gently.
Heat the olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Serve the Low Carb Milanesa de Pollo hot, garnished with optional lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1004 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 3701 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 265.8 g | 532% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2038 mg | 43% | |
*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.
