Dairy-Free Crispy Breaded Chicken Fillets

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Dairy-Free Crispy Breaded Chicken Fillets—perfectly golden, deliciously crunchy, and free from dairy! This recipe features a clever almond milk and apple cider vinegar blend, acting as a dairy-free buttermilk substitute that keeps the chicken fillets tender and juicy. Coated in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb mixture with hints of garlic, onion, and paprika, these fillets achieve a restaurant-quality crispiness using a simple pan-frying technique. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, this quick and easy dish is a must-try for dinner or as a star ingredient in sandwiches. Ideal for those with dietary restrictions or anyone craving flavorful, crispy chicken without the dairy, it’s a guaranteed win for the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken breast fillets
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your dairy-free buttermilk substitute: In a bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let it sit for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 2

While the buttermilk mixture is resting, prepare the breading station. In a shallow dish, mix the flour with cornstarch. In a second shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Dip each chicken breast fillet into the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

Next, dip the floured chicken in the thickened almond milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.

Step 5

Finally, dredge the chicken fillets in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down lightly to ensure an even coating.

Step 6

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Once heated, carefully place the chicken fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 7

Transfer the cooked fillets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot as part of a main dish or in a sandwich. Enjoy your crispy, dairy-free meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1259.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2613.0

Total Fat 90.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.2g
Cholesterol 556.8mg	0%
Sodium 4603.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 244.6g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 551.1mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1820.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 31.5%