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    Home » Recipes » Meal Recipes

    The Best Gluten Free Chicken Recipes

    Published: Aug 3, 2019 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    If you love chicken, I gathered some of the best gluten free chicken recipes for you to try. These recipes are easy peasy chicken recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Each mouthwatering gluten free chicken recipe is kid-friendly and healthy.

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    • Can you cook frozen chicken?
    • How do you thaw chicken?
    • Chicken cooking temperature
    • How do you check the internal temperature?
    • What size Instant Pot is best for cooking chicken?
    • What kind of pan is best to pan-fry or sauté chicken in?
    • Serve with:
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    Chicken is a healthy meat that can be cooked hundreds of ways. It is considered white meat, which is considered low fat and high protein.  But chicken's nutritional powerhouse doesn't stop at protein, it is also high in potassium, iron, selenium, B6, and niacin. Chicken dinners are quick and easy on those busy school nights too!

    Chicken is easy to cook, and you can cook it in multiple ways. You can cook chicken in so many ways. I like to use an Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer, Roasting Pan, Skillet, or Soup Pot. You can cook chicken in anything :-).

    I have these recipes broken down into sections so it is easier for you to find what you are looking for. You will find easy gluten free chicken recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, and dinners.

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    Can you cook frozen chicken?

    This will depend on your cooking method. You can definitely use frozen chicken in an Instant Pot or air fryer.

    How do you thaw chicken?

    There are a few ways to thaw chicken safely.

    • My favorite way to defrost chicken is over a couple of days in the refrigerator. 
    • You can submerge the frozen chicken in hot tap water for 30 minutes.
    • Some microwave ovens will have a thaw option. 

    It is NOT safe to thaw chicken on a counter. The thicker the chicken, the more you will want to thaw in a refrigerator to prevent food-borne illness.

    Chicken cooking temperature

    In all of my chicken recipes, the temperature of the chicken is important. You may ask what is the temperature to cook the chicken to...and it is easy. You will always want to make sure you have cooked your chicken to an internal temperature of 165º F.

    How do you check the internal temperature?

    You can check the internal temperature by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.

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    What size Instant Pot is best for cooking chicken?

    You can cook chicken in a 6 or 8-quart Instant pot easily. For my Grandma's homemade chicken soup, you will need to use the larger size as you need to fit a whole chicken in there!

    What kind of pan is best to pan-fry or sauté chicken in?

    For me, it truly depends on the chicken dish you are making. I use my stainless steel skillet or my cast-iron pan pretty much in all of my chicken dishes. If you are going to transfer your chicken to an oven, you will have to use a cast-iron skillet.

    If you need a large pan because you are cooking for a crowd, stainless steel is better because the larger the cast-iron pan, the heavier it is and a heavy pan can be hard to use.

    Serve with:

    Why not try a few delicious gluten free side dishes to go with that chicken dinner? Here are some of my favorites:

    • Maple Roasted Carrots
    • Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • Kale and Apple Salad
    • Pan-Fried Sweet Potatoes

    What is your favorite chicken recipe? I would love to hear what your family loves.

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    Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Shredded Chicken

    The Instant Pot was made to make delicious soups. This Instant Pot vegetable soup has shredded chicken for a delicious meal.

    Gluten Free Chicken Salads

    Easy and delicious, salads with chicken make the perfect lunch or light dinner.

    Easy Lunch Time Chicken Chopped Salad

    Chopped salads are all the rage. This chicken chopped salad has all of the good stuff. Pomegranate, tomatoes, blue cheese, and beets.

    Easy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe

    This delicious curry chicken salad is perfect for lunch, picnic, or lunchbox!

    Gluten Free Main Meals

    These gluten free chicken dinners can't be beaten! Quick and easy, they are perfect for those busy weeknights.

    Gluten Free Chicken Cordon Bleu

    This crisp on the outside and moist on the inside air fryer gluten free chicken cordon bleu is a winner. I also include oven baked directions if you don't have an air fryer.

    Gluten Free Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken

    You are going to love how crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside this gluten free buttermilk oven fried chicken is. Easy to make, it is perfect for a healthier fried chicken recipe.

    Air Fried Chicken Drumsticks

    Need a speedy dinner that won't break the bank? These delicious air fried chicken drumsticks are something the whole family will love!

    Instant Pot Gluten Free Chicken Stew

    This thick and creamy Instant Pot chicken stew is comfort food at its finest!

    Easy Chicken Legs Recipe with Zucchini and Carrots

    Dinner doesn't get any easier, or any cheaper than this budget-friendly chicken legs skillet dinner.

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    This homemade creamy gluten free chicken tetrazzini is absolutely a family favorite. Use leftover rotisserie or chicken.

    Proposition Chicken's Gluten Free Fried Chicken Recipe

    One of the most popular recipes on my site, you are going to love this crispy Gluten Free Fried Chicken recipe!

    Moist Gluten Free Ground Chicken Burgers

    The whole family will love this easy gluten free chicken burger recipe. It grills up really quickly and dinner can be ready in just 20 minutes.

    Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan with Pasta

    The whole family will love this easy, flavorful Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan recipe. Crusted with pretzels, your kids will want to devour this chicken dinner!

    Roasted Herb Chicken with Mandarin Orange

    Who says you can't roast a whole chicken in a cast-iron skillet? This mandarin orange and fresh herb chicken is so moist and flavorful!

    Easy Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie with Drop Biscuits

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    1. Harold Burton

      June 18, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      I tried this sauce on turkey meatballs last night and served them to my very picky children and their even pickier cousins. What a HUGE hit! I cannot thank you enough – you’ve added a new staple to their diets …

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 19, 2021 at 1:03 pm

        I am so glad your kids liked it Harold. I am not sure which recipe they liked as your comment is attached to a roundup of chicken recipes. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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