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)
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!
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