Are you tired of missing out on your favorite fried chicken because of your gluten intolerance? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these delicious gluten free breaded chicken recipes. You won’t even notice the difference!
Recipe 1: Classic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- In a separate shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Place flour in another shallow dish.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
- Sodium: 680mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 35g
Cooking Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Equipment
- Skillet
- 3 shallow dishes
- Tongs or fork
- Paper towels
Serving Suggestions
This classic gluten free breaded chicken is perfect on its own or served with your favorite dipping sauce. Try it with honey mustard or ranch dressing for a delicious twist!
Variations
For a spicy kick, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the bread crumb mixture. You can also try using different gluten free flours, such as almond flour or coconut flour, for a unique flavor.
Substitutions
If you don’t have gluten free bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting gluten free bread and pulsing it in a food processor until it forms fine crumbs. You can also use gluten free panko crumbs for a crunchier texture.
Storage
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips
- Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels before coating in flour to ensure the coating sticks.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken to ensure it cooks evenly.
- If you don’t have a skillet, you can also use a deep fryer or an air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use bone-in chicken instead of boneless?
Yes, you can use bone-in chicken, but the cooking time will be longer.
Can I bake the chicken instead of frying it?
Yes, you can bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Recipe 2: Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- In a separate shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Place flour in another shallow dish.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 4 chicken tenders
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
- Sodium: 880mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 37g
Cooking Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Equipment
- Skillet
- 3 shallow dishes
- Tongs or fork
- Paper towels
Serving Suggestions
These gluten free breaded chicken tenders are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. Try them with barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or buffalo sauce for a spicy kick!
Variations
For a cheesy twist, mix some grated parmesan cheese into the bread crumb mixture. You can also try using different seasonings, such as Italian seasoning or cajun seasoning, for a unique flavor.
Substitutions
If you don’t have gluten free bread crumbs, you can make your own by toasting gluten free bread and pulsing it in a food processor until it forms fine crumbs. You can also use gluten free panko crumbs for a crunchier texture.
Storage
Leftover chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips
- If you don’t have chicken tenders, you can also use chicken breast cut into strips.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken tenders in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken to ensure it cooks evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can use almond flour or coconut flour for a gluten free option.
Can I freeze the chicken tenders?
Yes, you can freeze the breaded chicken tend