This cheeseless Whole30 chicken parm is an easy weeknight meal that’s healthy, flavorful, and family-friendly. Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free, it’s a great way to change up your usual baked chicken or to add variety to meal prep.
This recipe is straightforward and uses a handful of pantry staples common in Whole30 and Paleo kitchens. Start with four thinly sliced chicken breasts. If you have standard chicken breasts, slice each in half horizontally by placing your palm flat on top and cutting through the middle with a sharp knife. Alternatively, use a meat tenderizer to pound each breast thin and even.
The coating is both gluten- and dairy-free. Nutritional yeast provides the cheesy, nutty flavor while remaining Whole30-compliant. The rest of the breading mixes almond flour, coconut flour, and seasonings such as Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a crisp, flavorful crust.
To prepare, dip each chicken breast in beaten eggs, then press into the dry breading mixture to coat. Brown the coated chicken in a skillet with oil—avocado or olive oil works well—about three minutes per side until the crust is a light golden brown. Transfer the browned pieces to a lightly greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Choose a Whole30-compliant marinara—check labels to ensure there is no added sugar. A quality tomato-basil sauce pairs nicely with the breaded chicken. Spoon marinara over the baked chicken before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping.
Serve this chicken parm alone with roasted or steamed vegetables, or place it over vegetable noodles like spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or butternut squash noodles for a lighter meal. It’s also delicious over mashed potatoes with roasted broccoli. If you’re feeding family members who tolerate dairy, you can easily add a little cheese to select portions while keeping the rest dairy-free.
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Instant Pot Chicken Meatballs and Marinara
Simple Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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Whole30 Chicken “Parm”: Easy, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
This cheeseless Whole30 chicken parm is an easy weeknight meal that’s healthy and delicious. It’s paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free—perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
- Author: Bailey
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts (or use a meat tenderizer to flatten)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 cup marinara, or more if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, nutritional yeast, coconut flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the beaten eggs, then press both sides into the dry mixture to coat well. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until the coating is lightly golden, then transfer the pieces to the prepared baking dish.
- When all pieces are browned and in the baking dish, bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, place the chicken over vegetable noodles or your preferred side if desired, and top with marinara before serving.
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