Grain-Free Chicken Parm

• 8 ounces unsalted raw almonds
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried Italian seasoning, or to taste
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 (14 ounce) jar pasta sauce

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Blend almonds in a blender or food processor to the consistency of bread crumbs. Transfer ground almonds to a shallow dish and add 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pound, using a meat mallet, until about 1-inch thick.
4. Press chicken into almond mixture until evenly coated.
5. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until a nice crust forms, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7. Heat pasta sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over cooked chicken and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
8. Turn on oven's broiler. Broil chicken Parmesan until cheese is bubbling and golden, about 3 minutes.

almonds, parmesan cheese, salt, italian seasoning, skinless, coconut oil, pasta sauce

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/258341/grain-free-chicken-parm/ (may not work)