Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan & Pasta
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan & Pasta
This healthy, gluten-free chicken parmesan is a wholesome twist on a beloved comfort food classic, served with your favourite gluten-free pasta. Lean and protein-rich, chicken provides the building blocks for muscle repair and energy. Tomatoes, rich in lycopene and vitamin C, offer powerful antioxidants that support heart health and immunity. Fresh herbs like basil and thyme not only add vibrant flavour, but are also packed with vitamin C and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Servings
3
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 large organic chicken breasts
- Sea salt & pepper
- 2⁄3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 2⁄3 cup grated parmesan, extra for garnish
- ¾ cup panko gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 punnets cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 heaped tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Handful fresh thyme or oregano
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Handful fresh basil or parsley
- Packet spaghetti or linguine
Method
- Prepare oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally. You want them thin, around half a centimetre thick.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Use 3 plates: 1 with flour, 1 with beaten eggs and 1 with grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken in flour first and dust off excess. Then dip in the egg, shaking off excess. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the cheese breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to coat well on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
- In a large frying pan with olive oil over medium heat, fry chicken until it is golden and cooked through, around 3 mins on each side. Transfer to baking trays and put in the oven for 10-15 mins until golden and cooked through.
- Place tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar and thyme or oregano in a baking dish and drizzle in olive oil. Toss then put in the oven with the chicken for 10-15 mins.
- Cook pasta according to instructions. Then toss pasta through cooked tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Place pasta on a serving plate topped with sliced chicken, fresh basil or parsley and parmesan.
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