Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the breading
- ½ cup gluten free flour
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried italian seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- olive oil spray
For topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up a three-station breading line: gluten free flour in the first shallow bowl, eggs beaten in the second, and gluten free panko mixed with the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in the third.
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