For a lighter take on an Italian classic, check out this gluten free chicken parmesan salad! Lightly fried chicken served on a bed of mixed greens with mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted tomatoes, and a simple marinara dressing.
This chicken Parmesan salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner! With a flavorful caprese vibe, it just may become a weekly go-to!
First, you will make tender and juicy, very lightly-breaded chicken, Next, whisk together olive oil and marinara for a simple dressing. If you have some extra time, you can also roast mini tomatoes and make gluten free garlic bread croutons. Finally, toss together with some mixed greens, add mini mozzarella pearls, and drizzle with the marinara dressing.
This hearty salad is filling enough for a whole meal!
How to Make Quick Chicken
With this quick and simple cooking method, you will have juicy and flavorful chicken in under 10 minutes! The light outer coating provides a barrier, which keeps the chicken from becoming too dry. You’ll never make chicken another way again! Use almond flour for gluten free or low carb diets.
About 1 lb. chicken tenderloin, diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/4 c. almond flour
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the ingredients together. Next, heat 2-3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Then, flip and cook the other side until browned. You could also bake or air fry the chicken.
Ingredients in Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Salad
Chicken Breasts
Almond Flour
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Mini Mozzarella Balls
Parmesan Cheese
Mini Tomatoes
Oregano
Mixed Greens
Steps to Make Chicken Parmesan Salad
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil. Then, season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Roast on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes.
- Next, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Then, toss the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and almond flour. This will create a light coating. which helps to create tender and juicier chicken. Heat 2-3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Then, flip and cook the other side until browned. You could also bake or air fry the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce and olive oil.
- Top mixed greens with the chicken, roasted tomatoes, and cheese. Then, drizzle with the marinara dressing.
Is chicken parmesan unhealthy?
Traditional chicken parmesan is made with breaded and fried chicken, which is then covered in cheese and tomato sauce. At many Italian restaurants, it’s served over a large pile of pasta. So, it’s loaded with fat, carbs, calories…all the fun stuff! But with this salad version, the chicken is only lightly fried with almond flour. Then, it’s served over a bed of mixed greens with mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted tomatoes, and a simple homemade Italian dressing. All of the flavor with a lot less of the bad stuff!
35 minutes
Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Salad
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloin, diced
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 c. almond flour
- 8 oz. mini mozzarella pearls
- 2/3 c. marinara sauce
- 10 oz. mixed salad greens
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with about 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Then, season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Roast on a lined baking sheet for about 25 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken, 1 Tbsp. of olive oil, salt, pepper, and almond flour. Toss until lightly coated. Next, heat 2-3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow chicken to cook on the first side until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Then, flip and cook the other side until browned. You could also bake or air fry the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk the marinara sauce with 4 Tbsp. of olive oil.
- Top mixed greens with the chicken, roasted tomatoes, and cheese. Then, drizzle with the marinara dressing.