Gluten-Free Oven “Fried” Chicken Sandwich

Did someone say “fried chicken”!? This week, I am introducing a #SkylerSwap on the classic fried chicken sandwich! I personally don’t love Chick Fil A due to their warped view on humanity, but when I was growing up, I really enjoyed their chicken sandwich. Because I don’t want to go spend my money there now, I figured I would try to make a healthier version at home!

Whether you’re in the mood for something crispy or something savory, this gluten-free, oven-baked, sweet potato bun version satisfies all those cravings! I’m swapping out the classic potato bun with thick, baked sweet potato medallions. Then, I marinate a chicken breast in a pickle juice based marinade, coat it in gluten-free flour and bake it for maximum crispiness. Top with a homemade honey mustard, lettuce, tomato and pickles — this is simple and delicious.

Oven-Fried Chicken Sandwich (Gluten-Free)

This is a gluten-free version of our favorite fried chicken sandwich, except it's not fried! This is inspired by the Chick Fil A chicken sandwich recipe, with a healthy spin. I marinate the chicken breast in pickle juice and milk to bring out flavor and tenderness, then I "fry" it in the oven. The chicken breast is put on two roasted sweet potato medallions, topped with lettuce, tomato and pickle with a generous serving of honey mustard.

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Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Healthy

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

Sweet Potato Buns

• 1 sweet potato
• 1 pinch salt & pepper
• 1 tsp avocado oil

Chicken Marinade

• 1 large jar pickle juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp avocado oil can sub olive oil
• 1 chicken breast

"Fried" Chicken Coating

• 1/2 cup gluten free, spelt flour bread crumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt & pepper
• 1 tsp dill

Sandwich Toppings

• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 1/2 head bibb lettuce
• 1/2 tomato sliced
• 1/4 red onion sliced in rings

Instructions

 

Chicken Marinade

• In a large bowl or baking pan, add marinade ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Cut chicken breast in half (or if it's a large chicken breast, cut it into thirds.)
• Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (you can also do it the night before.)

Sweet Potato Bun

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cut sweet potato lengthwise, to make bun shape.
• Lightly coat in avocado oil and top with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until tender.

Honey Mustard & Toppings

• While your sweet potatoes cook and your chicken marinates, prepare the sandwich toppings to save time. Slice tomato, lettuce and onion.
• Combine honey and mustard and set aside.

Chicken coating

• Combine spelt flour bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, dill season, salt, and pepper in bowl.
• Once the chicken is done marinating, coat each piece of chicken in flour mixture.

Fried Chicken

• In an oven-safe skillet, pour in half of the marinade and top with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
• Add coated chicken to skillet.
• Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. If necessary, broil for 2 minutes on each side, to reach desired crispiness.
• Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

You can buy honey mustard, or you can make your own.

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