Easy Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken – So Flavorful!

Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken

yield: 3 SERVINGS

prep time: 40 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 3 medium size chicken breasts

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1/4 cup shedded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Topping:

Directions

1

In a bowl, add all marinade ingredients, and whisk together.

2

Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to tenderize the chicken breasts. To avoid piercing the bag, use the smooth side of the meat mallet. After pounding the meat, pour the marinade into the bag and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

4

After at least 30 minutes, remove chicken from marinade and place in an oiled cast-iron skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

5

While the chicken is baking, in a small bowl, mix together keto bread crumbs, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. After 15 minutes of baking, pull out cast-iron pan and top the chicken with keto bread crumb topping. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

6

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 3, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: 714 Calories | 63g Fat | 4g Total Carbs | 0 Fiber | 0 Sugar Alcohol | 33g Protein | 4g Net Carbs

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Adding a Parmesan crusted chicken breast to a dinner plate

Flavorful chicken with a kick!

If you’re looking for a dinner idea that will please the entire family, then I’ve got just the recipe for you! Keto parmesan crusted chicken will have everyone saying, “who knew chicken could actually be this flavorful!”

It’s packed with savory seasonings from the easy marinade and has a nice crunchy coating using our homemade keto bread crumbs as a base for the topping. It’s a home run dinner, all while keeping things low carb.

Watch my video below to see just how easy this keto chicken is to make –


taking out a piece of chicken from a cast iron skillet

This is hands down one of my favorite keto dinner ideas I have created to date. If you really want to ramp up the flavor, you can throw the chicken in the fridge and marinate it overnight, then cook it for dinner when you are ready to eat.

meat mallet on top of sealed chicken in a zip locked bag

ingredients for marinade in a bowl for chicken

chicken in a zip lock bag marinating

chicken in cast iron skillet

topping chicken with breadcrumbs

keto parmesan crusted chicken in pan


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Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken

yield: 3 SERVINGS

prep time: 40 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

total time: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

Pounded chicken fillets with a savory marinade and crunchy coating for the most flavorful chicken ever!

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 3 medium size chicken breasts

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1/4 cup shedded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Topping:

Directions

1

In a bowl, add all marinade ingredients, and whisk together.

2

Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to tenderize the chicken breasts. To avoid piercing the bag, use the smooth side of the meat mallet. After pounding the meat, pour the marinade into the bag and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

4

After at least 30 minutes, remove chicken from marinade and place in an oiled cast-iron skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

5

While the chicken is baking, in a small bowl, mix together keto bread crumbs, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. After 15 minutes of baking, pull out cast-iron pan and top the chicken with keto bread crumb topping. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

6

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 3, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: 714 Calories | 63g Fat | 4g Total Carbs | 0 Fiber | 0 Sugar Alcohol | 33g Protein | 4g Net Carbs

Brought to you by Hip2Keto.

picking up chicken parmesan out of cast iron pan

Keep these tips in mind when making this flavorful keto parmesan crusted chicken:

  • Want to really keep it squeaky clean keto? Make your own keto mayo so you know exactly what’s in it without having to sift through label ingredients.
  • Did you know if you pound chicken breasts you will get more tender meat? You can simply use a meat mallet or even a rolling pin. Just be sure that you don’t over pound the chicken because it will break down the fibers that hold the chicken together.

Keto parmesan chicken on a plate

Serve this yummy chicken dish with a side of broccoli, mashed cauliflower “potatoes”, or a delicious serving of cheesy baked spaghetti squash!


Stay on the flavor train with Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders!


About the writer:

Ashley Mott is a keto recipe developer and has over 2 years of experience as a content creator. She studied design and historic preservation. She has always loved testing new and innovative recipes.


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Comments 8

  1. VickiB

    Looks delicious! Thank you!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re very welcome! 😊

  2. Karen Naus

    This looks great and I was looking for a keto breading option too. Cannot wait to try it!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Perfect! You’re most welcome, Karen! Hope you enjoy it!

  3. Josee

    Just had this for dinner. DElicious! I can’t stand pork rinds on their own but with the spices and Parmesan the breadcrumb topping was so good. The chicken was so moist and juicy from the marinade. This ones a keeper!

    • Jennifer (Hip Sidekick)

      I’m excited to hear this! Thank you for following up after you made this, Josee!

  4. Amanda

    I made this last week and it was delicious!! I used the leftover “bread crumbs” in my meatloaf last night and it was a hit!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Yummy idea, Amanda! Thanks for sharing that with us!

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