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White plate with low carb, gluten free chicken romano and lemon wedges.

Chicken Romano Recipe (low carb and gluten free)

This easy low carb, gluten free chicken romano is full of flavor and a great protein dinner. With a lemon butter sauce, this is an tasty dinner the whole family will love.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken romano, gluten free, low carb
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358 kcal
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken, thin sliced
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup Romano cheese, grated (can use parmesan as substitute)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced (or 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped finely, optional
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

  2. If using thin sliced chicken breasts you just need to cut them into uniform pieces. If they come in long pieces you could cut them in half to make them easier to handle.

    If using regular chicken breast, cut in half like you would a bagel and then place both pieces in a ziplock bag and pound thin with a meat tenderizer mallet or heavy skillet. You want thin, uniform pieces. Do this with all the chicken.

  3. Place the cutlets on a plate or platter and sprinkle salt and pepper all over.

  4. Put the almond flour in a large shallow bowl or dish. Dredge your chicken pieces in it and coat each side. Place the breaded pieces back on the platter or plate.

  5. In a separate large shallow bowl or dish, beat the eggs, water and Romano cheese together and set aside.

  6. Heat a large nonstick skillets to medium high. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter and heat until sizzling.

  7. Dip the chicken breasts in the egg mixture then quickly place in the pan. I like to have the plate of cutlets next to the stove and then I hold the bowl of batter over the skillet. That way you can quickly drop them in with little mess.

    Do not crowd the pan but put in as many pieces as you can. You will have to do this in batches.

  8. Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Just a few minutes of browning on each side. Then place the pieces into the prepared baking dish or baking sheet.

  9. When you have finished with all the chicken, place it in the oven and cook for 5-10 minutes. If they are thick it might take up to 10 minutes. The internal temperature should be 165°F when using a digital meat thermometer.

  10. While they are baking take out a small sauce pan and heat to medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and the juice of one lemon. Simmer for a minute or two. When the chicken is done, spoon the sauce over the finished chicken.

  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges. Both are optional.

Recipe Notes

The nutritional information for 1 serving is: 358 calories / 20g fat / 1.8g carbs. / 0.4g fiber / 41.6g protein = 1.4g net carbs

This recipe makes approximately 6 serving. Each serving is roughly ¼ pound or 4 ounces.