GRAIN-FREE CHICKEN PARM

Grain-Free Chicken Parm image

A healthier version of a classic!

Provided by SJBergin

Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces unsalted raw almonds
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried Italian seasoning, or to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 (14 ounce) jar pasta sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Blend almonds in a blender or food processor to the consistency of bread crumbs. Transfer ground almonds to a shallow dish and add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pound, using a meat mallet, until about 1-inch thick.
Press chicken into almond mixture until evenly coated.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until a nice crust forms, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Heat pasta sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over cooked chicken and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Turn on oven's broiler. Broil chicken Parmesan until cheese is bubbling and golden, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1492.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 168.3 mg, Fat 104 g, Fiber 18.5 g, Protein 94.5 g, SaturatedFat 32 g, Sodium 2672.4 mg, Sugar 23.7 g