Ingredients
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- 6 skinless, boneless thin-sliced chicken breasts, or skinless, boneless chicken breasts halved to make fillets
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- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs (I like 4C gluten-free panko bread crumbs. I buy it at Walmart.)
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- 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs (I like 4C gluten-free bread crumbs. I buy it at Walmart.)
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- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (For dairy-free: I like Follow Your Heart dairy-free parmesan cheese.)
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- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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- ½ teaspoon onion powder
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- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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- ½ cup gluten-free flour (I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour.)
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- ¼ cup cornstarch
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- ½ cup olive oil (for frying, you may need a little more)
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- ½ cup gluten-free marinara sauce (use your favorite brand!)
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- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded (For dairy-free: I like Violife dairy-free mozzarella cheese shreds.)
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- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, for topping (For dairy-free: I like Follow Your Heart dairy-free parmesan cheese.)
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- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Set up three shallow bowls: one with gluten-free flour mixed with cornstarch, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of gluten-free panko, gluten-free bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the eggs, and coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the fried chicken in a baking dish.
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Spoon marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, then top with sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese and extra Parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
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For dairy-free options, use dairy-free mozzarella and Parmesan alternatives.
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Serve with gluten-free pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
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Adjust the frying oil amount as needed to ensure even browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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