Low Carb Chicken Francese
Elevate your dinner table with this Low Carb Chicken Francese, a guilt-free twist on the classic Italian-American favorite. Tender chicken cutlets are lightly coated in a flavorful almond flour and Parmesan crust, then pan-seared to golden perfection. A luscious, buttery lemon sauce enhanced with garlic and fresh parsley makes this dish irresistibly zesty while keeping it keto-friendly and gluten-free. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to complete your low-carb masterpiece!
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Chicken breasts
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole Lemon, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs.
Step 3
In another shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Step 5
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 7
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is heated through.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (852.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1832.6 |
| Total Fat 131.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 743.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2349.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.6g | |
| Protein 141.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 86.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 473.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 499.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories