Paleo Chicken Parmigiana

Elevate your dinner game with this wholesome and flavorful Paleo Chicken Parmigiana, a grain-free and dairy-free twist on the classic Italian favorite! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy blend of almond flour and tapioca starch, seasoned with fragrant herbs like oregano and basil, then lightly pan-fried in coconut oil to golden perfection. Topped with rich marinara sauce, gooey dairy-free cheese, and fresh basil leaves, this dish is baked to bubbly perfection for a comfort food experience that’s Paleo-approved. Ready in just 45 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family meal. With keywords like “Paleo,” “chicken parmigiana,” and “grain-free dinner,” this recipe satisfies both the health-conscious and the foodies in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole chicken breasts
• 1 cup almond flour
• 0.25 cup tapioca starch
• 2 whole eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup dairy-free cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin pieces.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, tapioca starch, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 5

Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat it in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating.

Step 6

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking dish.

Step 8

Top each piece of chicken with a few tablespoons of marinara sauce and a generous sprinkle of dairy-free cheese.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2673.6

Total Fat 180.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 658mg	0%
Sodium 3554.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 151.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1632.9mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 298.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 14.9%