Enjoy this fresh salad, with fruit, vegetables, and (of course) fried chicken! Fried chicken is a comfort food thats easy to miss out on with a gluten free diet. Deny yourself no more, because this one is both quick and satisfying.

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Seasoning (Gluten free KFC copycat, or see tips to make your own)
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 apples, cored and cut
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 head of iceberg lettuce chopped (or lettuce of choice)
• 1 cup gluten free croutons
• Gluten free ranch dressing (or dressing of choice)
• Optional : shredded cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Butterfly 2-3 chicken breasts and allow to soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
2. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Add 2/3 cup gluten free flour & seasoning mix to a shallow dish
4. Dredge chicken into the flour mix, pressing down on the chicken on each side.
5. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side turning once, until internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 F and the coating is nicely browned.
6. While chicken is cooking, add all vegetables to a large bowl, combine with desired amount of dressing and mix to combine.
7. Divide lettuce mix onto 4 plates, top each plate with sliced cooked chicken, croutons, and optional shredded cheese

TIPS

• Make your own buttermilk. Add a squeeze of lemon or lemon juice to your milk (or alternative milk) stir and let sit for 5 minutes. Voila!
• Don’t want to mix up GF KFC seasoning? Combine 2/3 cup gluten free flour with 2-3 Tbsp of a seasoning blend of choice.
• Make your own croutons. It takes 5 minutes to throw together and you will save money

Can I help with your gluten free meal planning? With options ranging from free, to casual, to premium you will find the option to suit your needs. Check out what’s on this week’s menu here.