Description
These Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Cutlets are packed with flavor and made easy with simple ingredients like gluten-free breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, making them a delightful choice for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (8 oz each)
- 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 (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and slice them into strips about 3/4 to 1 inch wide. You should get 4 slices from each chicken breast.
- Place a chicken strip cut side up on a cutting board, cover it with plastic wrap, and gently pound it with a meat mallet until thin without tearing.
- Transfer the pounded chicken strips to a large platter and repeat with remaining strips.
- Lightly season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper, then refrigerate while you prepare the breading station.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients, especially the flour and breadcrumbs, are certified gluten-free.
Kikkoman gluten-free panko breadcrumbs work best for achieving a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
