Ingredients
1lbchicken breasts
1tspItalian seasoning
½tsponion powder
salt and pepper,to season
2eggs
1garlic clove,minced
½tspItalian seasoning
salt and pepper,to taste
1cupParmesan cheese,fresh, grated
½cupalmond flour,not almond meal
2tbspolive oil
1tbspbutter
26ozmarinara sauce,750g
8ozmozarella cheese,250g, fresh, shredded
pinchred pepper flakes,crushed, optional
2tbspbasil,or parsley, freshly chopped
Preparation
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 fillets. Generously season with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place chicken in the egg wash and set aside to let marinate.*
Combine the parmesan cheese and almond flour in a separate shallow bowl.
Using a fork or tongs, pick up one of the chicken breast pieces and allow excess egg wash to drip off.
Dredge in the parmesan mixture, pressing chicken lightly into the coating with the back of the fork, then turn and repeat. Shake off excess coating and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Fry 2 chicken pieces at the same time untouched for about 4 minutes. Do not move the chicken around as the coating may peel off of the surface of the chicken before it gets a chance to stick.
Once the coating is crispy, golden and set, flip and continue frying the other side until golden and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
Arrange the oven rack to the middle of the oven. Preheat oven broiler or grill to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish with a non-stick cooking oil spray.
Spread half of the marinara over the base of a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle with red chili flakes, and arrange chicken over the sauce in a single layer. Spread remaining sauce over each chicken breast.
Top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Broil or grill for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and melted and the chicken is completely cooked through.
Sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley to serve.
