Description
Crispy golden chicken smothered in tangy marinara and melted Parmesan. Gluten-free, alcohol-free, and packed with flavor. Achieve restaurant-quality texture and taste with a modern cooking method.
Ingredients
Skin-on Chicken Thighs (or breast), 8 oz
Italian Seasoning (rosemary and basil), 1 tsp
Panko Breadcrumbs (gluten-free option), 1/2 cup
Block Parmigiano-Reggiano (24-month aged), 1/2 cup, grated
Avocado Oil, 1 tbsp
Salt, to taste
Garlic Powder, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Xanthan Gum, 1 tsp
Egg White, 3/4 cup
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Season both sides with salt, garlic powder, and pepper
Set up breading station: flour, egg white mix (3/4 cup + 1 tsp xanthan gum), seasoned panko
Heat skillet with 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium-high
First dredge: Toss chicken in flour, shake off excess
Second dredge: Dip into egg white mixture, flipped twice
Final dredge: Press into panko until fully coated
Grill until golden-brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side)
Top with pre-melted marinara sauce and grated Parmesan
Broil briefly to melt cheese
Notes
Use bone-in chicken for juicier results
Ensure sauce and cheese are pre-melted for even coverage
Gluten-free panko ensures dietary compliance
Avoid oven preheating for faster griddle sear
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Sautéing and Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg