Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 6skinless
boneless thin-sliced chicken breasts, or skinless, boneless chicken breasts halved to make fillets
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 cgluten-free panko bread crumbs
i like 4c gluten-free panko bread crumbs. i buy it at walmart
- 1 cgluten-free bread crumbs
or use 4c gluten-free bread crumbs
- ½ cparmesan cheese
grated, for dairy-free: i like follow your heart dairy-free parmesan cheese
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
- 1 tbspitalian seasoning
- ½ cgluten-free flour
i like pillsbury gluten-free flour
- ¼ ccornstarch
substitute for more gluten-free flour
- ½ colive oil
- ½ cgluten-free marina sauce
- 1 cmozzarella cheese
sliced or shredded, for dairy-free: i like violife dairy-free mozzarella cheese shreds
- ½ cparmesan cheese
- ¼ cfresh basil
chopped
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 2
Whisk eggs in a pie pan or shallow bowl and set aside.
- 3
Mix together the gluten-free flour and cornstarch in a pie pan or shallow dish.
- 4
Mix together the gluten-free bread crumbs, gluten-free panko, ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a pie pan or shallow bowl.
- 5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in chicken in the gluten-free flour mixture on both sides.
- 6
Dip the gluten-free flour-coated chicken breast into the whisked eggs. Then dip chicken into the gluten-free breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat on both sides. Repeat for each chicken cutlet.
- 7
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook chicken in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.
- 8
Transfer the chicken to a greased baking dish. Top each chicken breast with 2 tbsp of the marinara sauce.
- 9
Layer each chicken breast with equal amounts of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese.
- 10
Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbly and the chicken breasts and the chicken is completely cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165°F.
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic, comforting chicken parmesan experience but need it to be gluten-free? This easy Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan delivers all the golden crunch and melty cheese you adore, right in your own kitchen.
You'll love how this recipe achieves that perfect texture: pan-fried to a beautiful golden crisp, then finished in the oven to ensure the chicken is tender and the mozzarella is wonderfully gooey. It’s surprisingly simple, making restaurant-quality comfort food accessible on any night, whether it’s a busy weeknight or a slow Sunday dinner.
Prepare for a truly satisfying meal that doesn't compromise on flavor or texture. Each bite offers a delightful contrast: a crispy, seasoned crust encasing juicy chicken, all smothered in rich marinara and a generous blanket of bubbly, melted mozzarella. The blend of gluten-free panko and bread crumbs creates an exceptional exterior, while the oven finish ensures everything comes together harmoniously. It’s the kind of hearty, flavorful dinner that warms the soul, perfect for family meals or a cozy evening in.
Making this dish dairy-free is simple with a couple of key swaps. For the Parmesan cheese, you can opt for Follow Your Heart dairy-free Parmesan cheese, and for the mozzarella, Violife dairy-free mozzarella cheese shreds work wonderfully to achieve that creamy, melty texture.
This Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan is versatile enough for any occasion. It stands beautifully on its own or pairs perfectly with a simple side salad or your favorite gluten-free pasta.