Chicken Parmesan with GF Breadcrumbs (Crispy Gluten-Free Recipe)

Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets in a gluten-free breadcrumb crust, baked under marinara, mozzarella and parmesan — every bit as golden and crunchy as the classic, with none of the wheat. This is Chicken Parmesan you can serve to a gluten-free table without a single compromise on texture.

It’s one of the 20 recipes inside our Gluten-Free Cookbook, and we’re sharing it in full so you can taste the standard before you buy the book. Dinner is on the table in about 40 minutes, most of it hands-off while the cheese bakes.

Why this recipe works

The three-station breading — GF flour, egg wash, then seasoned GF breadcrumbs — builds a crust that grips the cutlet and stays crisp even under the sauce. Pan-frying first sets that golden shell, then a short bake only melts the cheese, so the coating never turns soggy.

Ingredients

Chicken & breading

• 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
• 1 cup GF breadcrumbs
• ½ cup GF flour
• 2 eggs, beaten

Topping

• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated parmesan
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Optional garnish

• Fresh basil leaves

Serves 2 · Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · 620 kcal per serving

Instructions

1. Prep cutlets. Pound chicken to even thickness, season with salt and pepper, then set up three stations: GF flour, beaten egg, and GF breadcrumbs mixed with a pinch of parmesan.
2. Bread chicken. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip fully in egg wash, then press firmly into seasoned GF breadcrumbs to coat evenly on both sides.
3. Pan-fry. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cutlets 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a baking dish.
4. Top and bake. Spoon marinara over each cutlet, cover with mozzarella and parmesan, then bake at 200°C/400°F for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Chef’s tip

Let the breaded cutlets rest 5 minutes before frying so the coating adheres and stays crisp under the sauce and cheese.

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