PREP TIME:
15 MINUTES

COOK TIME:
15 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME:
30 MINUTES

Author: Christi Davis
Recipe type: Gluten Free / Dairy Free
Yield: 4 – 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ – 2 lbs. Organic Chicken Breast – Cut into Half or Thirds
  • 3-4 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¾ Cup Cassava Flour (or any other Gluten Free flour)
  • 1 Teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 4-5 TBSP Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 2 Eggs with ½ Cup Water
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Basil Sliced Thin Long-Ways (Optional for Topping)

Instructions:

  1. On a dinner size plate add the flour, salt, pepper, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cumin, and parsley. Mix with spoon until combined.
  2. In a medium size bowl, add eggs and water – scramble lightly.
  3. Tenderize chicken lightly by placing in Ziploc/cover with paper towel and pound with tenderizer.
  4. Place chicken in egg bowl – completely immersing. Then roll in flour mixture – covering all sides.
  5. In a large sauté pan add the extra virgin olive oil. Warm on medium until get slight sizzle.
  6. Slowly add the battered chicken to pan. Cook until golden about 6-8 minutes and then turn over.
  7. Immediately drizzle lemon juice over all chicken. Cook another 6-8 minutes and cooked through to 165 F. Let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve with roasted or steamed broccoli, brown rice, gluten free pasta or a sweet potato.

TIP: Add broth rather than more oil to the pan. Will save you lots of calories.

*Try and use all organic ingredients if possible.