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Easy Gluten-Free Recipes Kids Love

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Simple, quick, and kid-friendly gluten-free meals that are perfect for busy families and picky eaters. These recipes use pantry staples and deliver comforting, delicious flavors without gluten.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour (120g)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Chicken breasts or thighs, skin-on or boneless, sliced into strips
  • Gluten-free pasta (rice or corn-based)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (240ml), no sugar added
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Pinch of sugar or honey
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (50g)
  • Fresh vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers) for shredding or chopping
  • Optional: Greek yogurt, chickpea flour, dairy-free cheese or milk (coconut or almond milk), vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Wash and finely chop veggies like zucchini and bell peppers. Pat chicken dry and slice into kid-friendly strips or bite-sized pieces.
  2. Make the coating mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prepare the wet mixture: In another bowl, beat eggs with water.
  4. Coat the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg wash, then into the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place coated pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake the chicken: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  6. Cook the gluten-free pasta: Boil in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.
  7. Make the tomato sauce: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and a pinch of sugar or honey. Simmer gently to blend flavors.
  8. Assemble the meal: Serve baked chicken strips alongside pasta topped with warm tomato sauce and shredded cheese.

Notes

If coating doesn’t stick well, dip chicken pieces again in egg wash and almond flour mixture. Avoid overcrowding baking sheet for crispiness. Preheat oven for best results. For extra veggies, stir steamed carrots or peas into pasta before serving. Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to keep crispiness; avoid microwaving coated chicken.

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