This Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken is so nutty, savory and tender. You can pan fry them or cook them in the air fryer. Either way, they will be so satisfying and easy! My kids LOVE them.
About This Recipe
Almond Flour Costco also has a great Kirkland Almond Flour at a great price! Almond flour gives this chicken a nutty flavor and a great addition of healthy fats and protein.
Grated Parmesan I love anything crusted in parmesan because the toasted parmesan has such a unique umami flavor and a crispy yet chewy texture. That being said, if you have an HEB nearby, get this Grated Parmesan.
Aromatics Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder and Dried Parsley give this recipe great additional flavor! Morton Coarse Kosher Salt is my favorite salt.
Chicken We use Chicken Tenders for this recipe, but chicken cutlets are great too. Importantly, pounding out the chicken cutlets is key for this recipe. It tenderized the chicken and gives an uniform thickness for even cooking.
How to Tenderize Chicken Thinly slice the chicken breast lengthwise into about 3 cutlets. Cover the chicken cutlets with plastic wrap and pound the chicken out with a meat tenderizer to a uniform thickness.
Air Fryer or Convection Oven The Ninja Digital Air Fryer with 8-in-1 functionality is amazing. We use it multiple times a day. That being said, if using an air fryer or convection oven cook the chicken at 400F for 15 minutes or until golden and cooked to 165F.
Pan Fry To pan, heat a large saute pan to medium heat. Once hot, add oil and place the chicken on the pan, flipping the chicken once golden brown. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. In any case, the chicken is golden and crispy but not yet cooked through. put them in the oven at 375F and bake until done.
Additional Information
Gluten Free & Low Carb Parmesan Almond Crusted chicken is naturally gluten free and low carb. Therefore, they are guilt free and nutritious.
Pairings My Favorite things to serve with Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken is an Arugula Salad with tomatoes, red onion and cucumber tossed in my Lemon Herb Vinaigrette and a side of Roasted Potatoes. Don’t forget a glass of Gruet! They are also delicious dunked in your favorite marinara.
Recipe
Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken
This Parmesan Almond Crusted Chicken is so nutty, savory, and satisfying. The recipe is so easy and my kids love them!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Tenderized Chicken Cutlets
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Dried Parsley
- 3 Tbsp. Oil or Oil Spray if Air Frying
Directions
- Step 1 In a medium bowl, combine parmesan, almond flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried parsley. In another bowl, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt and add the chicken. Mix until all of the chicken is coated in egg.
- Step 2 Set a sheet pan or tray next to the two bowls to place the prepared chicken on. Completely coat the chicken tenders in the parmesan almond mixture and set them on the prepared plate or rack.
- Step 3 If you are using your air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 400F and spray the chicken with oil spray. Cook in a preheated Air fryer for 15 minutes or until cooked to 165F and crispy, carefully flipping the tenders after 8 minutes. You may have to make the chicken in two batches. Season to taste.
- Step 4 If you are pan frying, heat a large saute pan to medium heat. Once hot, add 3 Tbsp oil and place the chicken on the pan, carefully flipping the chicken once golden brown. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Step 5 Season to taste and serve with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette or your favorite marinara.
About the Author
Lauren is a classically trained, professional chef. A culinary school graduate, she has spent time working organic farms in the Italian countryside and was the pastry/sous chef at a high profile restaurant in Dallas prior to becoming a full-time personal chef. Her cooking style is often referred to as “rustic.” Being a personal chef, she is not bound by a single type of cuisine and has had the opportunity to experiment with hundreds of regional recipes from all over the world.
