Description
Golden and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside, this easy gluten-free breaded chicken makes a delicious meal served with potatoes or a salad. This recipe is our family favorite, and you can make a big batch for meal prep and enjoy it for dinner during busy weeknights. Totally dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces chicken breasts (sliced into evenly thin fillets)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Prepare Dredging Stations: In a medium bowl, beat the two eggs. In a shallow bowl, combine the gluten-free bread crumbs, gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt and garlic powder. Whisk well to combine.
- Dip Chicken Fillets in Egg: Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry before dipping the chicken fillets in the beaten eggs so they are completely covered.
- Coat Chicken in Breadcrumb Mixture: Coat the egg-dipped chicken fillets in the gluten-free chicken breading mixture.
- Preheat and Grease: Preheat the oven to 400F, drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over a large baking sheet and place the sheet in the hot oven for a few minutes (this will help give the bottom of the breaded chicken an immediate sear).
- Bake Breaded Chicken: Once the oil is hot, place the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer on the baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, before flipping it over and baking it for another 10 minutes on the other side till it turns crisp and golden.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve the gluten-free breaded chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
Chicken: I like using skinless boneless chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. Just make sure to slice the chicken into evenly-thick pieces so they cook evenly in the oven.
Eggs: Eggs help to bind the breading to the chicken, so make sure not to leave them out.
Breadcrumbs: I used plain gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep this recipe gluten-free. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular breadcrumbs instead.
Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour).
Seasonings: I like adding a bit of garlic powder for extra flavor. However, feel free to use other seasonings if you prefer (such as onion powder, or ground paprika if you like a bit of heat). You can also add in dried herbs such as dried parsley, dried thyme or dried rosemary.
Oil: I like using sunflower oil because I always have a bottle of it on hand. However, go ahead and use whichever vegetable oil you prefer.
Freezing for Meal Prep: I usually make a big batch and then freeze the uncooked breaded chicken fillets in a freezer-safe container (separating each fillet with plastic separators). Then when ready to cook, preheat oven and oil according to recipe and place the frozen breaded chicken onto the hot baking sheet (simply bake it for a few minutes longer per side if using frozen)
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western



