Enjoy this easy & healthy low carb chicken schnitzel that is served topped with a fried egg! Coated in almond flour and flax meal it's the perfect low carb, keto, and gluten free meal.
[This easy and delicious low carb recipe comes from my friend Georgina who blogs as Step Away From The Carbs. Georgina has authored several low carb cookbooks including Low Carb Family Favorites.]
Everyone loves a schnitzel! Although traditionally made from veal, I've used flattened chicken breasts in this recipe due to popularity and availability. The low carb breading is made from the same coating I used for my Paprika Chicken Bites - just without the paprika! It's nutty and flavorsome and even my carb-loving husband is a fan of it!
The 'à la Holstein' part of the schnitzel refers to Friedrich von Holstein, who invented the recipe in the late 19th century in Berlin. After crisp frying the veal cutlets in the traditional way, he topped them with a fried egg, salty anchovies and a buttery caper sauce. In my version the egg is essential, the anchovies are optional (I've tried it with and without - and I love it either way) and the capers - well let's just say that I'm not a fan. It's a wonderful combination of flavors and a fantastic low carb meal.
Low Carb Breading
To make the low carb "breading" mix together almond flour and flaxseed meal in a bowl. Flaxseed adds a lovely nutty flavor to the coating, and is so good for you too - lots of fiber, lignans, and omega-3s. Oh and there's only 0.2g net carbs per tablespoon! In a separate bowl, beat an egg.
How To Make Low Carb Schnitzel
Flatten out two chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer - I find this can be rather therapeutic! Dip each chicken breast into the egg, making sure both sides are coated, then drop it into the almond mixture. Make sure the chicken is coated on both sides, then season them with salt and black pepper.
Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken over a medium heat for around ten minutes, turning half way through the cooking time. While the chicken cooks, melt some butter in a smaller skillet and fry the eggs to your liking.
Transfer the chicken to two serving plates, and top each one with an egg. Lay two anchovies (the kind that come packed in oil in cans) over the top of each egg - this is optional but tastes great! Sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve.
Georgina writes the low carb blog Step Away From The Carbs and loves creating easy and tasty meals for home cooks. Check her out on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and give her a follow.
For a similar dish with lemony Italian flavor try my Low Carb Pork Loin Picatta.
This great Low Carb Chicken Schnitzel is 5 net carbs per serving.
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Low Carb Chicken Schnitzel A La Holstein
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, (6 oz each)
- ½ cup almond flour (45 g)
- ¼ cup Bob's Red Mill Golden Flax Meal (25 g)
- 3 large eggs
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 canned anchovies (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Mix together the almond flour and flaxseed meal in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat an egg.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, making sure both sides are coated, then drop it into the almond mixture. Make sure the chicken is coated on both sides, then season them with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken over a medium heat for around ten minutes, turning half way through the cooking time.
- While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a smaller skillet and fry the eggs to your liking.
- Transfer the chicken to two serving plates, and top each one with an egg. Lay two anchovies (if using) over the top of each egg, then sprinkle the parsley over the top and serve.
Talya says
Just made this for our family dinner and it was a big hit another great recipe thank you!
Kim says
Thanks, Talya. I think Georgina of Step Away From The Carbs did a great job with this recipe. Who doesn't like schnitzel. Lol. Have a nice week. -Kim
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
Great idea to put the fried egg on top! Definitely trying this next time I make schnitzel!
Sarah says
I have never eaten schnitzel, but this looks amazing! The breading is gorgeous!
Katrin says
This sounds like my kind of meal. I will definitely use the anchovies, they are little miracles and make so many things taste better! As I was born ca 30 minutes walk from Schleswig-Holstein (true story), This dish is going on my list.
Kim says
It looks like a great one, right? I think Georgina delivered a great recipe. I love the easy to make low carb recipes on her site. She has so many great ones! I'm so thankful she was able to help me out this week. -Kim
Katie Crenshaw says
I love the idea of using ground flax seed! This looks like a fantastic recipe. I am sure my whole family would enjoy it! Xoxo
Kim says
Thanks, Katie!
STACEY says
Chicken Schnitzel for breakfast sounds amazing! I'm all food nerdy for recipes with an egg on top. Great idea and recipe Georgina :) I like the addition of anchovies to the mix as well.
Georgina says
Thank you for letting me share this recipe with your readers - enjoy!
Kim says
Georgina, thank you for sharing such a tasty looking recipe with my readers. I know that people will love it! -Kim