Low Carb Chicken Schnitzels

Wrap the chicken breasts in cling film. Using a rolling pin, bash the chicken breasts until they resemble 1 cm thick steaks. Chop the almond flakes finely. Grate the Parmesan. Add the almond flour to a large bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Combine the chopped almond flakes and the Parmesan in a second bowl. Crack the eggs into a third bowl and whisk.

Pat the chicken breasts dry. First, turn them in the seasoned almond flour, then in the eggs and finally in the almond and Parmesan mixture. Refrigerate. 

Slice or shred the red cabbage as finely as possible. Knead the cabbage with clean hands, in a bowl, for 1-2 min. This will soften it. 

Wash the red apple and slice it as finely as possible. Slice the slices into thin sticks. Mix the cabbage, apple and mayonnaise with 1/1.5/2 Tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and pepper. Reserve the rest of the lemon for garnish. Set aside.

Heat a pan over a medium heat with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the coated chicken and cook for 5 min on either side or until golden and crispy. If the crumbs start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to low. See pro tip!

Meanwhile, peel and mince the garlic. chop the parsley Heat a second pot or pan over a medium-low heat with the butter and chopped garlic. Once melted, add the chopped parsley and cook for 1-2 min. Make sure not to burn the butter or garlic! Serve the breaded chicken alongside the slaw. Drizzle the chicken with garlic butter.