Paleo Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Elevate your mealtime with these crispy and flavorful Paleo Breaded Chicken Cutlets—a healthy twist on the classic comfort food! This gluten-free and grain-free recipe swaps traditional breadcrumbs for a savory blend of almond and coconut flours, perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for a burst of flavor in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are lightly pounded, coated in a whisked egg mixture, and pan-fried to golden perfection in coconut oil, creating a crunchy, satisfying exterior while keeping the meat juicy and tender. Ready in under 40 minutes, these guilt-free chicken cutlets are ideal for paleo, keto, and low-carb diets. Pair them with a fresh salad, roasted veggies, or your favorite dipping sauce for a versatile, wholesome meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.25 cup coconut flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs until combined.
Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
Coat the egg-dipped chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating all over.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken cutlets in the skillet. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook them in batches.
Cook each cutlet for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the cutlets from the skillet and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides or on a salad for a delicious, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
