Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Parmesan

This Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Parmesan is a lighter take on the classic Italian dish, also known as chicken parmigiana. The result is a deliciously tender chicken coated with a flavorful parmesan crust, topped with fresh tomato slices, basil, and creamy bocconcini cheese. This healthier version of chicken parmesan maintains all the classic flavors while being gluten-free and simpler to prepare, with minimal cleanup required.

What is Chicken Parmesan?

Chicken Parmesan is a popular Italian dish featuring breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce, fresh basil, and melted cheese. Traditionally, the chicken is coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried before being baked with the sauce and cheese.

For this gluten-free version, I’ve streamlined the recipe to avoid the traditional breading and frying process while still delivering the classic flavors of the dish. Instead, the chicken is coated with a flavorful parmesan crust and baked to perfection.

With this lighter version of the Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Parmesan dish, you can enjoy the flavors of Italy without worrying about the extra calories.

Ingredients and Preparation

Marinade

• Chicken Marinade: Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for about two hours to absorb the flavors.

Coating

• Parmesan Coating: After marinating, shake off some of the excess marinade and coat the chicken with grated parmesan cheese. This will create a deliciously crispy and cheesy crust once baked.

Baking and Toppings

• Baking: Place the parmesan-coated chicken in a baking dish and bake until fully cooked.
• Toppings: Just before the chicken is done, add fresh tomato slices and small pieces of bocconcini cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and the tomatoes are slightly softened.

If budget constraints are a concern, you can substitute grated mozzarella for a similar result.

Serving Suggestions

To complete your Italian meal, serve this gluten-free chicken parmesan with a side of Gluten-Free Lemon Pasta with Asparagus or Gluten-Free Fettuccini With Yogurt Parmesan Pasta Sauce.

Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Parmesan: Recipe Review

This Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Parmesan is a fantastic alternative to the traditional version. By using parmesan cheese for the crust, the chicken has a crispy cheesy flavor without the need for breadcrumbs or frying.

The fresh tomato slices add a vibrant touch, and the bocconcini cheese elevates the dish with its creamy texture. Although bocconcini can be pricier than mozzarella, it is worth the splurge for its superior creaminess.

Overall, this dish is not only healthier but also much simpler to make, with less mess and no deep-frying required. It quickly became a favorite in my kitchen, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy a gluten-free Italian meal.

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