Description
Juicy chicken mini loaves topped with a golden garlic-parmesan crust—baked to crispy perfection and tender inside, ideal for a low-carb comfort meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, grated parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape into loaf forms. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and parsley for the topping.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tops of each chicken loaf.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the tops are golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Almond flour makes this recipe low-carb and gluten-free, but you can use breadcrumbs if preferred.
- For extra browning, broil the loaves for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- These mini loaves can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 loaf
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg