Crispy Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan

For the Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 cup almond flour (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
• ½ cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for egg-free option)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Sauce

• 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (check for gluten-free and soy-free)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Topping

• 1 cup dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese (such as Violife or Daiya)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for extra cheesiness)
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)