Here’s a Crispy Keto Chicken Cutlets recipe—golden, crunchy, and juicy inside, without breadcrumbs 🍗✨
🍗 Crispy Keto Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients (4 servings)
Chicken
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2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into cutlets
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
Keto Breading
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¾ cup finely crushed pork rinds
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
Egg Wash
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2 large eggs
For Frying
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Avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken
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Pat cutlets dry.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Set Up Breading Station
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Bowl 1: beaten eggs
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Bowl 2: pork rinds, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder
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Bread the Cutlets
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Dip chicken into egg, then press firmly into breading mixture.
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Fry Until Crispy
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Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
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Fry cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Drain briefly on paper towels.
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Optional Oven Method
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Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serving Ideas
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Keto mashed cauliflower
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Zucchini noodles
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Simple green salad
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Sugar-free marinara & mozzarella (Chicken Parm keto-style)
Approx. Macros (per cutlet)
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Net Carbs: ~1–2g
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Protein: ~30g
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Fat: ~18g
Extra Crispy Tips
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Use finely crushed pork rinds
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Don’t overcrowd the pan
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Press coating firmly onto chicken
