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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Keto Chicken Milanese

    Keto Chicken Milanese

    October 30, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 8 Comments

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    Tender chicken filets fried in a crunchy and flavorful low carb and Keto friendly breading, then topped off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

    Keto Chicken Milanese on white plate with lemons

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    This is another great weeknight dinner that's quick and easy to make!  It's absolutely loaded with flavor and even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy.

    Traditional Chicken Milanese uses Italian seasoned bread crumbs, which is of course not Keto friendly or low carb.

    To make this into a Keto friendly version a combination of grated parmesan cheese, almond flour, pork rinds and seasonings replace the bread crumbs make for a great breading substitute!

    Chicken Milanese - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    The cutlets are gently fried to perfection then served with a zesty spritz of lemon juice. You just have to give these a try! You'll be making them all the time!

    What's in Keto Chicken Milanese

    • Chicken breasts
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Super fine almond flour
    • Pork rinds
    • Eggs
    • Dried parsley
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Chicken Milanese

    Cut the chicken breasts in very thin filets. Try to get the cutlets as uniformed as you can. This ensures even cooking.

    To make this the easiest Keto chicken recipe ever, all you have to do is add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.

    Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and set along side the breading mixture.

    Dip each slice of chicken into the egg, draining off any excess.

    Dip into the breading mixture and VERY lightly coat.  Do not press into the mixture, but gently shake off any excess.

    Heat a large skillet to medium and add in some olive oil (or other Keto friendly oil).

    Sauté for a several minutes on each side and allow to drain on paper towels or on a cooling rack.

    Serve with wedges of lemon and squeeze over the chicken right before eating.  Enjoy!

    Can I Freeze Chicken Milanese?

    Making this Keto Chicken Milanese recipe ahead of time and freezing it for later provides a quick meal solution. If you take just a few steps to properly freeze leftovers will ensure the gluten free coating stays in it and reheats well.

    Place the leftover cutlets on a sheet pan and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes. By doing a pre-freeze, it helps to adhere the breading to the cutlets. Then just put them in an air tight container and store in the freezer for up to several months.

    To reheat, put them directly from the freezer into a 350F over until warmed through.

    What Does Milanese Style Mean?

    When you see a recipe that refers to something cooked Milanese style, that means thin slices of meat are dredged in egg, then slightly breaded and lightly fried. This same method is used when cooking veal to create schnitzel. You can use Milanese style chicken to make delicious Chicken Parmesan.

    Is Chicken Milanese Keto? What are the Carbs in Keto Chicken Milanese?

    Traditional Milanese is dredged through Italian herb seasoned bread crumbs. This creates way too many carbs for people on Keto or low carb diets.

    By making a few substitutions, Milanese made with almond flour and pork rinds transform this Italian family favorite dish into a wonderful low carb and Keto friendly main dish!

    Chicken Milanese - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    Tips for the Best Chicken Milanese

    • Cut or pound the cutlets thin and very uniformed so they will cook quickly and evenly.
    • Don't over crowd your skillet when frying the cutlets. Fry them in batches until they are all cooked.
    • Be sure to use a cooking oil with a high smoke point. When cooking in batches, you don't the oil to begin tasting burned. After the first batch is done, you may have to lower the heat just slightly.
    • If you'd like to add a briny twist, add capers to the finished dish.
    • Don't forget the lemon. It truly adds the perfect finishing touch on Keto Chicken Milanese

    What Keto Side Dish Do I Serve with Chicken Milanese?

    A simple green salad with this Raspberry Vinaigrette is perfect with any Keto chicken main dish. You can also serve it with something simple like zoodles or Palmini noodles. Palmini is a hearts of palm pasta and is super low carb! If you haven't tried it, give it a chance! It's actually really tasty and has the texture of al dente pasta.

    Take a look at these low carb sides for a little additional inspiration:

    • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
    • Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
    • Brussels Sprouts with Hot Bacon Dressing
    • Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    • Easy Cole Slaw
    • Parmesan Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
    • Creamed Spinach
    Chicken Milanese - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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    Keto Chicken Milanese on white plate with lemons

    Keto Chicken Milanese

    Tender chicken filets fried in a crunchy and flavorful Low Carb and Keto friendly breading, then topped off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Main Course
    Calories: 441
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 cup  super fine almond flour
    • ½ cup pork rinds, finely ground
    • 3 whole eggs
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • Olive oil
    • Wedges of lemon

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut the chicken breasts in very thin filets.  Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
    • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and set along side the breading mixture. Dip each slice of chicken into the egg, draining off any excess.
    • Dip into the breading mixture and VERY lightly coat.  Do not press into the mixture, but gently shake off any excess.
    • Heat a large skillet to medium and add in some olive oil (or other Keto friendly oil).  Sauté for a several minutes on each side and allow to drain on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon and squeeze over the chicken right before eating.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chicken Milanese
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 441 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 49g98%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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    Comments

    1. Valerie

      June 10, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t eat pork and I don’t mix cheese with any kind of meat. Any other suggestions for replacement to make this ? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 12, 2022 at 10:45 am

        I'm sorry but I have only used the gluten free breading recipe listed in the recipe for this dish. You could possibly just use a dusting of almond flour.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      June 07, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      This was DELICIOUS!! My 14 y.o. son had THREE helpings and my daughter had seconds! Seasoning is perfect. Nice and crunchy while not too much breading. Didn't even need any condiments. And all still KETO! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 08, 2020 at 11:22 am

        Oh that's so nice to hear!

        Reply
    3. JRP

      July 15, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      The seasoning was just right, thanks for a great recipe

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        July 15, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Katherine Kolbus

      March 01, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious!

      I love that I can still have crispy chicken and pork on Keto!

      Thank you!

      God bless you and all your endeavors!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 03, 2019 at 5:49 pm

        Hi Katherine,
        I'm glad you liked the recipe and thanks for stopping by to let me know! God bless you as well, thanks so much!

        Reply

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