Introduction to Parmesan Breaded Chicken
On one Saturday morning, Matthew decided to go rogue in the kitchen and test out as many variations on fried chicken as he could come up with. The results were unexpected and led to the creation of a delicious Parmesan Breaded Chicken recipe.
Breaded Chicken Tenders Put to the Test
We covered two chicken tenders in each of the four following breadings and baked one and fried one. This allowed us to put them to the truest of tests and really determine which was the best. The breadings used were:
- Coconut Flour – 2 net carbs
- Almond Flour – 2 net carbs
- Pork Rinds – 0 net carbs
- Nutritional Yeast – 1 net carb
It’s clear that pork rinds won in the nutrition department, but after some considerable thought and reworking, we decided that our Parmesan Breaded Chicken using nutritional yeast was the one we had to share with you the most.
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
What makes these chicken tenders extremely juicy and moist every time you make them is the double cheese breading and baking instead of frying. Nutritional yeast basically acts as a cheese, so mixed with parmesan, you’re getting some real flavor in each bite. Additionally, baking them with such a thick coating of cheese allows them to retain their flavor and keep the moistness on the inside, just as it should be.
Parmesan Breaded Chicken
We’re always trying out different breadings to see what works best on what meat. The other night, we did a light coating of coconut flour on some fresh tilapia, and it was on point. It didn’t dry out the fish whatsoever, and opting to fry it instead of bake gave it a nice crispy outside and soft juicy inside. Although this has now become our favorite breading, we have some great recipes that use different variations. If you love breaded foods as much as we do, give our Low Carb Onion Rings or Gluten-Free Popcorn Chicken a try. Maybe you should do a fried chicken test at home and see if our Parmesan Breaded Chicken comes out on top.
Recipe Information
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Recipe Details
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 210.25
Instructions
- Create a breading mixture using parmesan, nutritional yeast, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Make an egg wash using an egg and heavy whipping cream. Combine well.
- Place each tender in the egg wash and then directly into the breading mixture and coat well. It may be necessary to press the breading into the tender to ensure it all sticks well.
- Repeat this process until all tenders are coated and place them on a baking rack and baking sheet.
- Top the tender with a little extra coating and place it in a 350-degree oven to bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 210.25
- Fat: 5.5g (8% of the Daily Value)
- Carbohydrates: 4g (1% of the Daily Value)
- Fiber: 2g (8% of the Daily Value)
- Protein: 35.5g (71% of the Daily Value)
Course and Cuisine
- Course: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Keyword: Parmesan Breaded Chicken
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