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10.05.19

Paleo Chicken Milanese with Ranch {Whole30, Keto}

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This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

You can never have too many “breaded” crispy chicken recipes, in my opinion!  I’m always testing out different ways to coat my chicken to see we all like best.

This Paleo chicken Milanese with ranch is my latest obsession and I’ve been making it on a weekly basis!  The thin chicken cutlets, a coating that fries up actually crispy without burning (it’s not easy!) and packs in tons of flavor.

The ranch is like the “icing” on the “cake” for me.  It’s probably my favorite basic Paleo ranch dressing recipe to date.  It also makes it perfect for serving over a salad, but let’s be real – ranch goes with basically everything, right?

This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

What You Need to Make Paleo Chicken Milanese

I tweaked my original chicken cutlet breading recipe to make it crispier!  Here’s what you need to make the chicken:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Blanched Almond Flour

Tapioca Flour

Italian Seasoning

Himalayan Pink Salt

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Crushed Red Pepper

Eggs

This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

How Do You Make Paleo Ranch Sauce?

The ranch sauce is the absolute easiest thing to make.  If you already have your mayo prepared, it takes just a minute to whisk together the perfect paleo ranch dressing.

I used my homemade mayo recipe as a base, which provides the best flavor for the ranch!  You can also use a store bought avocado oil mayo, but you might have to adjust the seasonings if you do.  Here’s what you need for the Paleo ranch:

Paleo Friendly Mayo

Almond or Coconut Milk, Unweetened

Lemon Juice

Fresh Parsley

Fresh Dill

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Sea salt

Black Pepper

This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

What Should I Serve with Paleo Chicken Milanese?

This is one of those chicken recipes that goes with everything!  I love having it over a big salad (which is why I went with ranch to top it!) but the sky is the limit here.  I love fried cauliflower rice, roasted Brussels sprouts with roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes, zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash.

Tips for Cooking the Paleo Chicken Milanese:

  • Pound your chicken breasts very thin so they don’t take longer than necessary to cook through.  This ensures you’ll get tender chicken AND a perfectly golden crust on the outside.
  • Cook the chicken in two batches even if your skillet can hold all of them.  When you give the chicken space, they’ll cook up a lot more crispy than when they’re crowded.
  • Adjust the heat for the second batch.  I sometimes have to lower mine to medium low if the oil is getting too hot.  Watch for signs of burning, and clean out any burnt breading in between batches if you can.
  • Drain the chicken on a wire rack rather than paper towels.  I find this keeps them crispier.

I hope you’re ready for a quick, delicious dinner that you’re gonna be craving constantly!   Time to get started – grab your chicken and a big skillet and let’s go!

Paleo Chicken Milanese with Ranch {Whole30, Keto}

This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free. This savory crisp Paleo Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat!  Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like.  It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

Paleo Chicken Milanese with Ranch Sauce {Whole30, Keto}

This savory crisp Chicken Milanese topped with zesty homemade ranch sauce is a quick and easy dinner you’ll want on repeat! Serve over a salad, spaghetti squash, roasted veggies, or anything you like. It’s Whole30, Keto friendly, gluten free and dairy free.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Course: Dinner/Lunch
Cuisine: keto, Paleo, Whole30
Keyword: chicken, keto, paleo, ranch, whole30
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

Ranch:

  • 1/2 cup homemade mayo or store bought paleo mayo*
  • 3 Tbsp plain unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • 1 tsp fresh minced dill or 1/4 tsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Sea salt to taste

Chicken:

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Sea salt and black pepper for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 2 large eggs mixed with 2 tsp water
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

For the Ranch:

  1. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl, tasting and adjusting any seasonings as needed. Set aside while you prepare the chicken. The ranch can be made ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.

For the Chicken:

  1. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts until very thin, about 1/4” thick, and slice into cutlets. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the tapioca flour, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper, black pepper, and sea salt. In another shallow bowl whisk together the eggs + water.
  3. Working one at a time, coat each piece of chicken in egg mixture, shaking off the excess, then immediately coat in the flour mixture on both sides, pressing so it sticks.
  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, cook the cutlets in 2 batches so they’re not crowded. Adjust the heat if the oil gets too hot for the second batch - I sometimes turn my heat down to med-low for the second batch if the chicken browns too quickly. Cook about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a wire rack while you finish the second batch.
  5. Serve the chicken with the ranch sauce over a big salad, cauliflower rice, or roasted potatoes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*I tested the ranch with my homemade mayo recipe. If you use store bought, you might need to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 119mg
Sodium: 681mg
Potassium: 370mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 132IU
Vitamin C: 2mg
Calcium: 54mg
Iron: 1mg

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Patricia Early says

    October 6, 2019 at 3:08 am

    Please unsubscribe me.

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  2. starjack io says

    October 6, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    I love this savory crisp!

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  3. Nicole M. says

    October 9, 2019 at 9:12 am

    I have a just opened bottle of Primal Kitchen Ranch that I’d like to use. What seasonings would you recommend adjusting for this?

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  4. Missy says

    October 13, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight…it was delicious!! I just found your blog recently and have only made 2 recipes so far but they have both been spot on. Simple, quick and so yummy!! I look forward to trying more. Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Roya Rahimdel says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    So delicious. I put roasted sweet potatoes on my salad. Everything had so much flavor.

    Reply
  6. Donna Bijas says

    February 26, 2020 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    Has to be one of the best W30 meals my husband and I have ever enjoyed! The delicious chicken breast with a crunchy crust and spices galore, and the sauce, the sauce was just fabulous! Had my husband make it early so it would sit in fridge for hours. One for the rotation for sure. Thank you!

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  7. Kerry K says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    This chicken dish is a regular staple in my home! My whole family loves it! I usually make it every other week and serve it up with anything like potatoes and a salad. It’s so crispy and delicious!

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