May 1, 2014

Fast & Gluten-Free Friday: Breaded & Baked Chicken

The Puzzled Palate presents...
FAST & Gluten-FREE FRIDAYS




This week's quick dinner idea is great because you can use it as a base for tons of meals! A breaded chicken breast can be used for dishes such as chicken parmigiana, cobb salad or simply slice the chicken before breading it and you have chicken tenders! Try switching up the Italian seasoning for a different taste.




BREADED & BAKED CHICKEN    Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

3 cups rice cereal (store-brand works fine as long as you are sure they are gluten-free)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk
1 egg


DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Step 1. Measure out all the ingredients. Whisk the egg and milk together and set aside.

Even Peanut was into helping this time!

Step 2. Put the rice cereal in a large Ziplock bag and use a a large spoon or a rolling pin to pulverize the cereal until it is the consistency of the traditional store bought bread crumbs.


Step 3. Add the spices and the parmesan cheese to the bag of rice cereal and shake.



Step 4. Set up your breading station. Dip the chicken in the egg and milk mixture. Place the chicken into the breadcrumbs and cover completely.


Step 5. Put breaded chicken in a baking dish. *be sure to spray the bake ware with a non-tick spray
Step 6. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. *Internal temp should reach 165 degrees for safe consumption. (Our chicken was 165- but by the time I got the camera it had started to cool.)




M was so proud that she helped make dinner. She even set Daddy's place at the table to "surprise" him with her culinary prowess. I am so happy that she is enjoying working in the kitchen with me!



Enjoy!



32 comments:

  1. thanks for this.. for no reason at all.. i've been trying gluten free foods lately! I' will pin...

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  2. I had no idea it was that easy to make! I love breaded chicken.

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  3. I love that you get the kids involved. Whenever I try to cook with my kids, they end up making a huge mess.

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  4. We LOVE rice chex so I am really excited about trying this recipe! Sounds like Sunday supper to me :)

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  5. Gluten free is the way to go, even if you are not allergic

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  6. that's a great way to make oven fried chicken gluten free. I'm going to have to try that!

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  7. I love using breadcrumbs to season chicken. Easy idea to make it Gluten Free. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I like the gluten free option, even though I'm not eating gluten free on a regular basis. It sounds like a good recipe!

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  9. Rice cereal is an awesome idea. Will try that. Thanks

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  10. Fantastic idea using Rice cereal. Will try that. thanks

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  11. Oh, good idea using the rice cereal! Love that your kids helped too.

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  12. Very Simple. I like to do breaded chicken thighs too.

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  13. This looks yummy and simple to whip up. I love that you got your kids involved, too!

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  14. Cute shots! And seems like a yummy glutten free food. Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. I love this! My youngest is gluten-free. This would be a lot more affordable as opposed to buying in the store.

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  16. You have to love a nice simple recipe! It's great that you guys made it together.

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  17. I just love how you included your daughter in the kitchen and how proud she was to have helped! That is what gave me a love for cooking. Loved your recipe too.

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  18. Fast AND gluten-free? Yay! Sometimes it feels like that isn't possible.

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  19. I love making chicken fingers with Rice Krispies. It's so yummy and crunchy!

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  20. I've never used rice cereal for breading- but what an excellent idea!

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  21. Aww that is really nice. I love when the kiddos help in the kitchen.

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  22. This looks fantastic! I love that it's gluten free

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  23. How delicious looking food! And you had such good time together making it!

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  24. I never thought about using rice cereal for this! So smart!

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  25. I have never tried using rice krispies for bread crumbs but it looks yummy.

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  26. I loved baked chicken. I hardly ever fry anymore.

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  27. This looks pretty awesome :) We love chicken here , it's one of the most cooked meats.

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  28. That's too easy! I love how this is simple enough to allow the kids to be involved with making dinner.

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  29. What a great idea for gluten-free bread crumbs! Would of never thought of it, thanks for sharing!

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  30. What a great Gluten-Free option. I'm always sending these to my MIL who was diagnosed with Celiac disease.

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  31. You are right, this chicken will be a great base for many other recipes. I am going to try this out next week

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  32. oh, i could totally make this. a little crunch. my family loves crunch!

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