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Gluten-Free Oven-Fried Chicken (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Gluten-Free Oven-Fried Chicken (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts—bone-in or boneless); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat/coconut milk); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for flavor); 1 ½ cups gluten-free breadcrumbs (or crushed gluten-free cereal like cornflakes); ½ cup almond flour or rice flour; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 2–3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (for drizzling)

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

Tender chicken with a crispy gluten-free coating, oven-baked to perfection.

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What You’ll Need:

2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts—bone-in or boneless)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat/coconut milk)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for flavor)

Coating

1 ½ cups gluten-free breadcrumbs (or crushed gluten-free cereal like cornflakes)
½ cup almond flour or rice flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
2–3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (for drizzling)

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

Step 1/9

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a wire rack on a baking tray for extra crispiness.

Step 2/9

2. Make Buttermilk Marinade: In a bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free “buttermilk.” Add hot sauce if using.

Step 3/9

3. Soak the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Step 4/9

4. Prep the Coating: In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, almond flour, and all spices/herbs.

Step 5/9

5. Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then press into the coating mixture until fully covered. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6/9

6. Drizzle or Spray: Lightly drizzle or spray the coated chicken with oil to help it crisp up in the oven.

Step 7/9

7. Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes (depending on size and thickness), flipping halfway. Chicken should be golden and reach an internal temp of 165°F (75°C).

Step 8/9

8. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to help the coating set.

Step 9/9

Yield: Serves 4.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Use skin-on chicken for extra flavor and crispiness.

For crunchier coating, toast your breadcrumbs lightly in a dry pan first.

Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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Gluten-Free Oven-Fried Chicken (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a wire rack on a baking tray for extra crispiness.

Step 2

2. Make Buttermilk Marinade:
In a bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free “buttermilk.” Add hot sauce if using.

Step 3

3. Soak the Chicken:
Add chicken pieces to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Step 4

4. Prep the Coating:
In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, almond flour, and all spices/herbs.

Step 5

5. Coat the Chicken:
Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then press into the coating mixture until fully covered. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

6. Drizzle or Spray:
Lightly drizzle or spray the coated chicken with oil to help it crisp up in the oven.

Step 7

7. Bake:
Bake for 35–45 minutes (depending on size and thickness), flipping halfway. Chicken should be golden and reach an internal temp of 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

8. Cool & Serve:
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to help the coating set.

Step 9

Yield: Serves 4

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