The Best Gluten-free Chicken Parmesan

This is the most delicious gluten-free Chicken Parmesan recipe. It is made with healthy ingredients for an easy and quick weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

You guys are in for a real treat with today’s recipe.

We are making the best ever GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN PARMESAN!

Now just go with me here. You are probably wondering how this is the best ever recipe that looks like chicken parm, yet as no gluten in it. Being that breadcrumbs are a key part of chicken parmesan. But the combo of almond flour, tapioca flour and parmesan cheese truly hits the spot.

I love the combo of using the stovetop for the chicken parmesan and then baking so that the cheese gets all melted and bubbly. This is the recipe you will make when you’re craving something comforting, but also want to keep it healthy. It is great for a Sunday night dinner kind of vibe. Pair it with your favorite pasta, veggies or a salad of sorts for a delicious meal.

This recipe also does reheat pretty well. So if you have leftovers, add to the fridge and reheat in skillet or microwave when ready to eat. Doesn’t hurt to sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top as well if you want.

I cannot wait to hear what you think! I hope you love this too.

What ingredients are in this healthier Chicken Parmesan:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – you will need 4 large chicken breasts for this recipe. You can use smaller chicken tenders too if that is all you have or want to spice things up. I like to buy thinly sliced or I make them thinner before cooking
• Eggs – I haven’t tested flax egg here, but I’m sure it would work well or another egg replacer can
• Almond flour – I haven’t used another flour. Almond meal would also work to keep it grain-free
• Tapioca flour or arrowroot flour – this helps to thicken the flour mixture a bit
• Spices – a mix of a few key spices to make the chicken even more flavorful
• Avocado oil or olive oil – either of these two work best
• Marinara sauce – I use store-bought sauce because it is 10000x easier
• Grated parmesan cheese – freshly grated works best for this!
• Fresh mozzarella cheese – I like using a fresh block of mozzarella cheese
• Basil – fresh basil shredded works best for this

How to make grain-free chicken parm:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line baking sheet with wire rack
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs
3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, parmesan cheese and spices
4. Dip a chicken breast in the egg and flip to coat both sides, shaking off excess liquid then immediately dredge in the almond flour mixture to coat evenly all over. Shake off excess and set chicken on clean plate. Continue until all the chicken is coated
5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (4-5 minutes on each side)
6. Remove the pant from heat and ladle sauce over each piece of chicken and add the cheese
7. Transfer pan to oven and cook for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly! I also broiled for 1 minute.

FAQs and tips on making this dish:

• What kind of chicken do you use? I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts. If you can find them thin, get them! If not just gently cut into thinner breast so they are easier to coat, fry and get crispy!
• Why do you use almond flour? I don’t use a breadcrumbs to make this gluten-free. You could also do a gluten-free breadcrumb or crushed up cracker. But I love the almond flour mixed with tapioca or arrowroot flour for this.
• What should I serve with chicken parmesan? Pasta, salad, veggies, anything you’d like!
• Does this recipe reheat well? It does! I usually use a skillet or microwave to warm it up. I personally haven’t frozen leftovers (we eat it too fast!).

A few other delicious comfort foods to try:

One Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Easy Burrito Casserole (gluten-free)

Healthy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie (gluten-free)

DELISH French Onion Soup Meatballs

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xx, Rach