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12.06.17

Low Carb Paleo Chicken Parmesan [VIDEO]

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 10800
Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (keto, paleo) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

This Low Carb, Paleo Chicken Parmesan made with almond flour is a healthier version of your favorite Italian comfort food dish! It’s breaded to perfection, flavorful, and cooked just right, while also being gluten-free, grain-free, keto, and paleo-friendly! Made in partnership with Shenandoah Valley Organic!

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (keto, paleo) - Lexi's Clean KitchenLow Carb Chicken Parmesan [Paleo-Friendly]

Chicken parm was my go-to growing up. I ordered it EVERYWHERE. Chicken parmesan platters, subs, you name it, I ordered it! If you’ve tried the Eggplant Parm from my cookbook, you know I take these kinds of dishes VERY seriously.

I am so excited to partner with my friends at Shenandoah Valley Organic to bring you today’s post! SVO is truly one of  my favorite chicken companies because they pride itself in producing the highest quality chicken grown on family-owned farms. Their chickens are humanely raised and fed a diet free from animal byproducts, pesticides, and antibiotics. On their website you can see where all of the farms are located, so you know just where your chicken was raised, which I LOVE.

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (keto, paleo) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Not only is this low carb option healthier and made with good ingredients, it also has that crispy breading that we know and love on our chicken parmesan!

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (keto, paleo) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Pair it with zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or gluten-free pasta for the ultimate Italian comfort food!

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan (keto, paleo) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

If you like this recipe, try these other chicken recipes:

Watch the video: 

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

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Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (SVO is my trusted go-to brand)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the Breading

Everything Else

  • 1 cup marinara sauce of choice
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

  1. Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl whisk together the egg and water.
  3. In a shallow bowl or plate, whisk together almond flour and seasoning.
  4. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, then into breading mixture.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place chicken cutlets on. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and no pink remains.
    Fry: Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Once hot, add chicken cutlets. Cook for 5-8 minutes on both sides until golden brown and no pink remains.
  6. Place chicken cutlets on a baking sheet. Top with marinara sauce and cheese. Bake for 5-8 minutes at 350ºF until cheese is melted.

Recipe Notes

Serve with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta of choice (not low-carb)! Two brands I love are: Jovial and Tinkyada.

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This post is sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Organic! All thoughts and opinions are always 100% my own! I love the integrity of their products and think you’ll love them too. Thank you for continuing to support LCK and the brands I work with!

11.13.17

Healthy Creamed Spinach (Made Without Cream!)

Posted on by Sabrina Brown , Views: 18409
Healthy Creamed Spinach with Cashew Milk - Lexi's Clean Kitchen #creamedspinach #keto #lowcarb #holiday

This Creamed Spinach is a lightened up version of your favorite holiday classic and is made without cream for the perfect healthy and veggie-packed side for Thanksgiving! Creamy, flavorful and so simple to make! It’s keto friendly and low carb, too! Made in partnership with Pacific Foods.

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I used to love traditional creamed spinach from this local chicken shop in New York that I grew up with. It was a holiday staple for us, but I knew it was loaded with junk! I am so excited to have made this healthier version!

The star of the show is my new favorite dairy-free milk from Pacific Foods! Their cashew milk is perfectly creamy and so delicious. It’s versatile, plant-based, and made with organic and Fair Trade Certified™ cashews!

Healthy Creamed Spinach with Cashew Milk - Lexi's Clean Kitchen #creamedspinach #keto #lowcarb #holiday

The cashew milk makes for such a hearty and creamy sauce without any of the dairy… such a win! We used butter in this, but if you want a dairy-free option, feel free to substitute the butter for extra-virgin olive oil and ditch the cheese!

Healthy Creamed Spinach with Cashew Milk - Lexi's Clean Kitchen #creamedspinach #keto #lowcarb #holiday

Watch the video here: 

 

If you like this recipe, try these other Holiday Side Dish Recipes:

Healthier Creamed Spinach

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Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x9 baking dish with butter or oil of choice and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent about 5 minutes.
  4. Add spices and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Add arrowroot flour and stir for one minute until well combined.
  6. Pour in cashew milk. Mix well. Bring sauce to a boil. Once at a boil, lower heat and let simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese (if using) and whisk until cheese has melted, about 30 seconds. **Make sure the mixture has thickened a good amount before adding spinach.
  7. In batches, add spinach (and kale if using) to the sauce until the greens start to wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Take off heat.
  8. Pour spinach/kale mixture into a greased 9x9 casserole dish and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese on the top is a golden brown.
  9. Serve warm!

Recipe Notes

  • Can use dairy-free milk of choice but I do love cashew milk for it's creaminess!
  • Can omit kale and use all spinach like I did in the video!
  • Make this whole30 compliant: Use ghee or extra-virgin olive oil instead of the butter and omit the cheese.
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There may be affiliate links in this post! By clicking on them, or purchasing recommended items I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you! However, I only recommend products I absolutely love and use in my own home! Thank you for supporting Lexi's Clean Kitchen when you shop! See my privacy policy for more information about this, the information we save, and more!

This post is sponsored by Pacific Foods. All thoughts and opinions are always 100% my own! I love the integrity of their products and think you’ll love them too. Thank you for continuing to support LCK and the brands I work with!

12.15.13

Crock-Pot Asian Beef {with Paleo Rice Bowls}

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 59768
Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls [low-carb, grain-free, dairy-free] | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Crock-Pot Asian Beef with Paleo Rice & Veggie Bowls is one of my all-time favorite slow cooker meals. It’s low-carb, Whole30-compliant if you omit the sugar, and is SERIOUSLY insanely good!

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

This dish got better and better as the days went on. I love leftovers! Meal prep is an essential part of my week.

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Now it really feels like winter. Reason one being that I am freezing writing this, two because I spent this weekend in New York visiting family & the snow affected some of our plans, and three that the holidays are quickly approaching. This time of year usually means the crock-pot lives on the counter (well, at least once or twice a week that is)!

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Here’s my suggestion: go out today, buy yourself some veggies, a cauliflower, and the meat- get home, throw the meat in your crock-pot, and by dinner time this perfect comforting Sunday night dinner bowl will be sitting on your table! I really love this recipe.

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Crock-Pot Asian Beef & Paleo 'Rice' Bowls

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Prep Time 00:10 Cook Time 04:00 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lb grass-fed boneless chuck steak

Marinade

Paleo Rice Bowls

Directions

  1. Season chuck with salt and pepper and in a large skillet, greased, sear on both sides for 30 seconds.
  2. Place boneless chuck steak in slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl mix together marinade and pour over chuck. Cook on high for 4 hours.
  4. Once done, remove from crock-pot and shred, discarding the fat.
  5. Pulse cauliflower in food processor until rice-sized pieces form.
  6. In a pan heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 garlic clove for 30 seconds until flagrant. Add cauliflower rice and mix for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to pan along with last garlic clove. Add in veggies and sauté for 5-8 minutes until translucent. Add coconut aminos, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix and let cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, until soft. Add in shredded beef and let cook together for 5 minutes.
  8. Assemble: In a bowl, add cauli rice and then add veggie/beef mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Recipe Notes

  • You can mix up any vegetables you have on hand!
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There may be affiliate links in this post! By clicking on them, or purchasing recommended items I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you! However, I only recommend products I absolutely love and use in my own home! Thank you for supporting Lexi's Clean Kitchen when you shop! See my privacy policy for more information about this, the information we save, and more!