Description
A low-carb, flavor-packed chicken dish coated with garlic and Parmesan for a crunchy, savory crust without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (finely grated for better adhesion)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1–1.5 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or 1 tsp each of dried oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Low-carb vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to mix evenly.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and brush each breast lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto the top of each chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish or on a parchment-lined sheet pan, crust-side up.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with low-carb vegetables.
Notes
For best results, use real Parmigiano-Reggiano and ensure chicken is patted dry before coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, keto, garlic, parmesan, low-carb, quick dinner, savory