NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz chicken breast

2 tbsp egg whites

1 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1.5 cup zucchini noodles

1 tsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Place chicken breast between two sheets of parchment and pound to an even half-inch thickness.

• 3

  In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites; in a second bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

• 4

  Dip the chicken into the egg whites, then press into the almond flour mixture until evenly coated on both sides.

• 5

  Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.

• 6

  Transfer chicken to the baking sheet, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella, then bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

• 7

  While chicken bakes, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles in the same skillet for 2 minutes until just tender.

• 8

  Serve the crispy chicken over the zucchini noodles and garnish with fresh torn basil.