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Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half for cutlets); 1/2 cup almond flour or cassava flour (for dredging); 1/2 cup crushed gluten-free crackers or grain-free breadcrumbs (e.g., from hemp hearts + herbs); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Salt & pepper to taste; 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water, mixed and rested 5 min); 2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for pan-frying or baking); 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (no added sugar); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried basil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tbsp hemp seeds; Pinch of garlic powder & sea salt; (Mix for a nutty, cheesy topping or use dairy-free cheese shreds if desired); 8 oz gluten-free linguine or spaghetti (chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, or zucchini noodles)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

2 people

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

Gluten-free, dairy-free take on the Italian classic with crispy chicken topped by savory tomato sauce.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half for cutlets)
1/2 cup almond flour or cassava flour (for dredging)
1/2 cup crushed gluten-free crackers or grain-free breadcrumbs (e.g., from hemp hearts + herbs)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water, mixed and rested 5 min)
2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for pan-frying or baking)

For the Tomato Sauce

1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Topping (Optional Vegan “Cheese”)

1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp hemp seeds
Pinch of garlic powder & sea salt
(Mix for a nutty, cheesy topping or use dairy-free cheese shreds if desired)

For the Pasta

8 oz gluten-free linguine or spaghetti (chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, or zucchini noodles)

Prepration for:Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/6

Cook the Pasta: Prepare gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2/6

Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, onion powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low while prepping the chicken.

Step 3/6

Bread the Chicken: Set up three bowls: Bowl 1: Almond/cassava flour Bowl 2: Egg or flax egg Bowl 3: Crushed crackers or grain-free crumbs mixed with seasoning Dredge each chicken cutlet through the three bowls in order.

Step 4/6

Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 5/6

Assemble the Dish: Plate the pasta. Top with a spoonful of tomato sauce, place the chicken on top, and drizzle with more sauce. Sprinkle with the hemp/nutritional yeast mix or dairy-free cheese.

Step 6/6

Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Enjoy warm!

Chef's Tips & Notes

Use spiralized zucchini for a low-carb option.

For extra crunch, add a sprinkle of crushed hemp seeds before baking.

Leftovers? Reheat in a covered pan on low with a splash of broth.

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Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the Pasta:
Prepare gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the Sauce:
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, onion powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low while prepping the chicken.

Step 3

Bread the Chicken:
Set up three bowls:
Bowl 1: Almond/cassava flour
Bowl 2: Egg or flax egg
Bowl 3: Crushed crackers or grain-free crumbs mixed with seasoning
Dredge each chicken cutlet through the three bowls in order.

Step 4

Cook the Chicken:
In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 5

Assemble the Dish:
Plate the pasta. Top with a spoonful of tomato sauce, place the chicken on top, and drizzle with more sauce. Sprinkle with the hemp/nutritional yeast mix or dairy-free cheese.

Step 6

Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Enjoy warm!

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Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

What You’ll Need:

For the Chicken

For the Tomato Sauce

For the Cheese Topping (Optional Vegan “Cheese”)

For the Pasta

Prepration for:Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Chef's Tips & Notes

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