almond flour chicken schnitzel

Keto Almond Flour Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel

Do you love fried crumbed chicken? If you’re like most people, this dish is irresistible to you. Today, we will show you how to make them in a very healthy and low carb way.

If you run out of ideas of what to cook for your family, this dish will save your life. Using almond flour for the crumb gives them a very special flavour. You can be sure that you, your family, and friends will love them.

keto almond flour chicken schnitzel

This recipe proves that you can live the low-carb lifestyle and still be able to enjoy those common dishes that everyone loves. It is just a matter of knowing how to keto cook.

How To

Simply mix almond flour with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders. Set aside. In another small bowl, add the egg and beat it slightly.

Cut chicken breast into thin slices then beat them gently with meat tenderizer to make it soft. Put each chicken slice in an egg bowl and then coat it in the almond flour bowl. Make sure that the chicken gets coated with flour all around properly.

coat chicken with flour and eggs

Add coconut oil to a preheated frying pan and fry the chicken. Cook until they turn brown and crispy on each side.

cook chicken schnitzel

We made a homemade copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce that will go really well with the chicken. This copycat and low carb version is made by mixing mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, paprika, and black pepper.

sauce for schnitzel

Serve chicken along with your favourite sauce.

chick fil a sauce

Keto Almond Flour Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel

This is a tasty, quick, comfort food recipe. If you’re on a low carb, keto diet, running out of ideas for your dinner, then here is a great one! Don’t forget to try the special sauce recipe we included.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb
Keyword: almond flour crumbled chicken schnitzel
Servings: 3
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Rayane Chehab, MS, RDN

Ingredients

For the Chicken

For the sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the Chicken
  • Combine the garlic & onion powder, almond flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Put aside for later use.
  • Prepare another small bowl. Crack the egg and beat it lightly. Reserve.
  • Chop the chicken breast into slices. With a meat tenderizer, crush the meat gently to soften.
  • Prepare the bowls of flour mix and egg. Dip each slice of chicken in the egg bowl then roll in the flour bowl. Coat the slice entirely.
  • Heat some oil in a hot frying pan. Crispy fry the coated chicken. Remove from heat once all sides turn golden brown.

Prepare the sauce

  • While frying chicken, start making the sauce. Fold all the ingredients together in a bowl until incorporated.
  • Pour the sauce on the plate with chicken. Serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Almond Flour Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 155mg52%
Sodium 314mg14%
Potassium 596mg17%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 289IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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