Whole30 + Keto Chicken Parmesan (Dairy Free!)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner.

Pound chicken to an even thickness using a meat mallet.

Season chicken with salt.

Set up a dredging station with eggs and pork rind panko.

Dip chicken in egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat chicken in pork rind panko, pressing to adhere.

Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for five minutes.

Sear chicken in the skillet until crispy and golden brown, about 8 minutes total, flipping halfway through.

Rest cooked chicken on a rimmed baking sheet to prevent sogginess from steam.

Cook zucchini noodles in marinara sauce.

Plate zucchini noodles and top with crispy chicken and additional marinara sauce.

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