Description
These Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Cutlets are packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick dinner, they feature juicy chicken breasts, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and parmesan, making them a delightful comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1–1/2 cups gluten-free panko-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup neutral-tasting high-heat cooking oil (like canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice them into 3/4 – 1" wide strips, getting 4 slices per 8 oz chicken breast.
- Place a chicken strip CUT SIDE UP on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Gently pound it with a meat mallet to thin it out without tearing.
- Transfer the pounded strip to a large platter. Repeat with remaining chicken strips.
- Season both sides of each cutlet lightly with salt and pepper. Refrigerate while preparing the breading station.
Notes
Ensure chicken is well pounded for even cooking.
Use high-quality gluten-free breadcrumbs for the best texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg