Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips
These Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. This meal comes together in under 30 minutes, and the serving possibilities are endless! Dip them in ketchup, warm marinara sauce, or serve over some garlic-olive oil pasta or a big, green salad. The kids will love these too!
Servings 4
Calories 607kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic mashed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups finely grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup gluten-free bread crumbs
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour
- ¼ cup avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- Garnish: chopped parsley flaky salt, black pepper, and lemon wedges!
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half, lengthwise, then cut them into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed garlic, italian seasoning, and salt.
- In a second small bowl, whisk together the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and flour.
- Drip each piece of chicken first into the egg mixture, then transfer to the parmesan mixture, making sure that each piece is coated very well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter/ghee to the pan.
- Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pan, add remaining oil and butter, and finish cooking all of the chicken.
- Plate and serve - garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 3mg
