Gluten Free Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Gluten Free Crispy Chicken Sandwich Layered with Flavor and Just the Right Amount of Crunch!

We take away the mystery of a gluten free crispy chicken sandwich with a warm, moist, perfectly cooked center. We’re glad to share this recipe that we've put together from our experience over the years. Yes, this recipe is 100% gluten free but no one other than the cook will ever know... the texture of the breading is pure crunch. We pull together flavors that culminate in a delicious and unexpected balance of spice, some sweetness, salt and just a splash of a bright flavor. We layer these satisfying flavors through every bite of this sandwich.

Our video demonstration of this recipe is on Celiac Kitchen’s YouTube channel. Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients List:

4 chicken thighs

1 egg

3 – 4 tablespoons gluten free 1:1 flour (we used Cup4Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour)

1 tablespoon corn starch

3 tablespoons gluten free bread crumbs

Your favorite seasonings - we list our favorites in the steps below

Your favorite gluten free bread

Sliced tomatoes

Baby spinach

Jalapeños

Mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

Honey

Steps:

In a medium size bowl mix together flour, corn starch and bread crumbs

Season to taste:

Garlic powder
Red pepper flakes
Seasoned salt
Oregano
Ground black pepper
Onion powder
Chili powder
Paprika

Mix together

In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, a bit of paprika and a bit of chili powder

Prepare Chicken:

Dip chicken in egg

Toss in flour until well coated

Repeat these steps

Chicken is twice coated for a thicker outer texture and more crunch to the breading
Double breading helps lock in the meat’s moisture and avoids loss of coating while cooking