Great food... that's Gluten Free
Cornish hens are basically small chickens and they’re the perfect size for a single serving. I generally lean towards fruity sauces and glazes when making cornish hens (and duck). I guess that’s why Cornish Hens with Raspberry Sauce totally appeals to me.
Crispy Rice. Crispy Chicken Skin. Now you’re talking to me. Crispy Sheet-Pan Turmeric Rice and Chicken is about outstanding Persian flavor AND magical crackling crispiness. In other words, it’s a two-fer that’s found on one sheet pan. Want to know more?
Deliciously saucy with a sweet, velvety vibe, Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts is one of those recipes that everyone loves, even the kids! The cross hatch scoring is key to the sauce seeping into every crevice so each forkful of chicken is perfectly filled with lip-smacking flavor.
Almost everyone loves chicken lettuce wraps (except for vegetarians and vegans perhaps😉)! If you make Gluten Free Chicken Lettuce Wraps (P.F. Chang’s Copycat), you’ll have an instantaneous home run. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or main course, these wraps will get gobbled up…and fast!
Grilled Chicken with a Citrusy Middle Eastern Relish transforms your everyday chicken into a special and unique dinner that’s presentation worthy! For this recipe, we are grilling the chicken until the skin has a nice crackle to it (approximately 30 mins.) and then topping the chicken with a balanced and snappy middle-eastern-spiced relish. The relish is so tasty, crunchy, and bright that it takes top-billing here.
To this day BBQ Chicken is one of my all-time favorite meals. I get a real chuckle when I think back to visiting days at overnight camp and I would request my mom bring me BBQ chicken (thighs only!!) and Santa Rosa plums while every other camper was asking their parents to bring candy and soda. It’s so Michelle🤷🏻♀️. Since those long ago days, my tastes and cooking have changed over the years but my love of BBQ chicken has never waivered. Saucy Candied BBQ Chicken is lacquered lots of sauce that gets ridiculously caramelized and snappy…just the way I like it!
Gai Yang is a grilled Thai chicken dish that is loaded with flavor. In Thai-Style Grilled Chicken with Dipping Sauce, I’ve simplified and “westernized” some of the ingredients and instructions of this classic Thai street dish so that you too can enjoy this amazing recipe in your own home. You’re gonna love it because the flavor is insane! Whatever you do, don’t skip the dipping sauce, it’s integral to the overall awesomeness of the dish.
Cooking great meals during the week can be challenging for all of us. We want to keep dinners simple but don’t want to give up flavor for simplicity. Voila! Weeknight Indian-Spiced Chicken is here to answer the call. It’s a quick, easy, tasty one-pan meal that is a crowd pleaser…even for picky eaters.
Crispy Creamy Mustard Chicken is a simple, one-pan recipe that makes it an easy weeknight dinner. But don’t let that fool you. There are complex flavors going on in this pan. The creme fraîche is the secret ingredient that brings luxuriousness to this gem. It makes Crispy Creamy Mustard Chicken a decadent and impressive dish that can easily be served at a dinner party.
Tomato Walnut Penne Pasta (Gluten Free) is one of those recipes that reels you in. Even after eating two large helpings you’ll still be looking forward to leftovers the next day. As you GF-er’s know, that’s really impressive for a gluten free pasta dish!
Is your tank almost on empty as you contemplate what to cook for dinner? Have you been asked multiple times the dreaded “What’s for dinner??” Well, if this is you, you can relax. The beauty of Spiced Aioli Chicken Breasts is its simplicity! It’s a lazy foodies dream recipe because while it has few ingredients, it’s mighty tasty and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. Are you smiling yet? I hope so!
Cashew Chicken with Asparagus is a totally scrumptious recipe. It’s got the nutty cashew crunch with a sweet honey pepper sauce that melds perfectly with the turmeric chicken and asparagus morsels. The dish comes together in 10 minutes once you get cooking. Can you say “easy dinner that everyone will love?!”
This recipe uses Castelvetrano olives which are quite different from other olives. They are meaty and buttery unlike the typical salty olive. Tangy Chicken with Olive Herb Dressing combines the Castelvetrano olives, parsley, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon with the schmaltzy chicken drippings. The result is a jammin’ chicken dinner that takes little effort to make.
If you’ve never had Pad See Ew before you are in for a real treat! Pad See Ew is a Thai dish that is “sort of” a cousin to Pad Thai but it generally uses wider noodles and broccolini (similar to Chinese broccoli) and has a deeper, richer and more charred flavor than Pad Thai. Plus, it has a double sauce combo…one that is used when cooking the dish and the other that is the sweeter and thicker finishing sauce. More on that later! What’s fantastic here is that Gluten Free Pad See Ew has all of the amazing characteristics of regular Pad See Ew but without the gluten! Cha-ching!
This recipe totally rocks. Balsamic Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Burrata is a one-pan wonder that takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. The flavor of the dish is phenomenal and the eye appeal is top-notch!
Yum-mo! Honey Lime Chicken – Gluten Free is lip-smacking delish. The chicken skin gets browned and crispy in the pan and the sauce is thick, sweet and tangy. This dish is a total family favorite!
If you are a fan of Asian dishes that run on the sweeter side like Orange or Lemon Chicken, you will love Vietnamese Caramel Chicken. The sauce is a unique combination of flavorings that come together to create a deliciously sweet, sticky sauce with amazingly tender chicken.
I know exactly what you’re thinking…no way Michelle, it’s too complicated to make Crispy Whole Duck à l’Orange. I’m here to tell you with 100% certainty that you CAN do this and it’s as easy as roasting a chicken…I promise! And after roasting for one hour and 30 minutes or so, you’ll have succulent duck meat with the crispiest, most delectable skin ever, paired with a luscious, citrusy orange sauce. Often times the most difficult part of this recipe can be finding a market that sells duck!
Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey with Homemade Gluten Free Gravy is backed by 60+ years of my mom’s cooking and entertaining experience and now I’m sharing all the intel and secret tips with you!!
Sambal Chicken Skewers with Garlicky Mayo are the bomb! The marinade is fabulous and creates a tangy, sweet, and spicy glaze on each morsel. Serve the chicken with the Garlicky Mayo and you’re all set for a helluva skewer experience!
Crispy Harissa Chicken Thighs is loaded with great flavors that all come together for one phenomenal meal! The crispy chicken, roasted potatoes, caramelized veggies, and bright fennel salad are all fantastic but when combined and then finished with the harissa schmaltz (fun word to say, right?!), this dish becomes awesome!
Chicken Marbella is a Spanish and Moroccan inspired dish that combines briny and sweet flavors that never fails to please! While most Chicken Marbella recipes call for bone-in, skin-on chicken, my simple version uses boneless, skinless thighs which reduces the overall cooking time and significantly minimizes …
When I was a kid, Pandeli’s was our family’s go-to neighborhood Italian restaurant. My favorite dish on the menu was a chicken with artichokes and melted cheese in a lemon sauce. I absolutely loved it and probably ordered it every time. Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Gruyere is my interpretation of the Pandeli’s recipe that I so fondly remember. The restaurant may be long gone but the memories (and now the recipe) live on!
This recipe is my secret love potion…seriously! Orange Glazed Cornish Hens is what caused my now-husband to fall in love with me back in the day. How’s that for a magical recipe?
Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini is visually beautiful… the bright green of the broccolini contrasts with the beautiful warmth of the golden turmeric. And the balance of sweet and spicy in the recipe is just right. Best of all, this recipe falls into the super-easy-to-make category.
Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange is a rustic, fruity dish that conjures up images of a beautiful tropical island with a wonderful warm breeze. The dish has some punch from the citrusy pesto-like sauce (the mojo!) that is delicious. Dreaming about an island get-away? Make Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange!
Many turkey burgers are dry and tasteless, but not these babies! Here are a few tips for making the best Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo. First and foremost, use dark meat turkey. Next, add olive oil and cumin seeds (along with other seasonings) to the burgers. Finally, top with Sriracha Mayo and either serve on a toasted gluten free bun or eat them naked.
Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Mayo is loaded with amazing flavor. By layering the Peruvian-style spice rub on top of the skin as well as underneath the skin, you get the ultimate in lip-smacking deliciousness. And the Cilantro Mayo adds just the right amount of tang, heat, and balance.
Talk about a total crowd pleaser! Who doesn’t love fried chicken? I don’t make it that often but when I do…OMG! Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free) is so good and you won’t even know it’s gluten free! Dig in and enjoy each crispy, spicy morsel. No conversation needed at this meal.
There are so many ways to roast a chicken but my No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken recipe is the easiest and best. It will leave you with crispy yet juicy chicken every time!
Get ready to dig into a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone in the family will enjoy! Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowls are a combination of salad, noodles and scrumptiously marinated chicken that becomes wonderfully tangy and caramelized when cooked. Generously spoon on the nuoc cham sauce to complete your bowl and savor all of the amazing flavors that are in this dish.
Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Olives, Capers and Spinach is a fantastic looking dish…restaurant quality. The deep yellow of the roasted lemons with the vibrant and varied shades of green of the spinach, olives and capers makes for a beautiful presentation. I often serve this dish when I have large family gatherings or friends over for dinner. This recipe elevates a simple chicken dish to the next level.
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Olives is typical of Mediterranean-style eating. Just a few simple and fresh ingredients that are light on the palette (and on the waistline) but have just the right amount of flavor and texture when combined to elevate the dish from simple to sublime.
Gluten Free Drunken Noodles is one of those dishes that’s hard to resist and even when you’re full, you can’t stop eating. The wide noodles are a fun alternative to the thinner variety of rice noodles. Both the noodles and chicken are tender and absorb the sauce while the overall flavor has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a hint of heat.
Making a delicious chicken burger can be tricky because there isn’t much fat in ground chicken (unlike ground beef). Chicken Burgers with Garlic-Rosemary Mayo solves this problem in two ways: 1) by using half of the garlic-rosemary mayo as the chicken burger binder AND 2) by using all dark meat (or a combo of dark and white meat) ground chicken. Your burger will be juicy, full of flavor, and when sandwiched by the toasted gluten free bun slathered with the garlic-rosemary mayo grilled right on it…you have an instant home run!
If you’ve never dabbled in Korean cuisine, you’re in for a treat. The first time I made Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Nuggest – Gluten Free, my family went crazy. There was very little conversation during dinner because we were busy savoring each bite. Every piece of chicken gets perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. But what makes this dish a home-run is the wonderfully balanced sauce which is sweet, tangy, and mildly-spicy.
The secret ingredient in Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Lemon-Shallot Sauce is the allspice which is included in the dry rub. When the allspice is combined with a popping lemon tang from the sauce, the resulting dish presents with an exciting and fresh new flavor. If you don’t use allspice in your cooking, try it as a change to the normal spices you use. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Lemongrass Chicken is big on taste yet takes less than a 1/2 hour to make…from start to finish. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for nights when you’re short on time but don’t want to compromise on flavor.
I have been making Coconut Curry Chicken with Spinach, Mushrooms and Pine Nuts for years and it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes. Each time I eat it, I feel the same satisfaction bite after bite. The spinach, mushrooms, and noodles (or rice) soak up the coconut cream and the nuts add a subtle nutty crunch and texture so that every forkful has the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken sounds like a fancy dish but this one I buy from Trader Joe’s in the refrigerated section where they sell other chicken products. Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken is a great, simple weekday dinner dish. The chicken is pre-marinated and oven-ready. As the chicken cooks the skin gets deliciously crispy and the meat is infused with a wonderful lemony flavor. Weekday cooking doesn’t get easier than this!
Gluten Free Panko Crusted Chicken Breasts is a simple chicken dish that pops with flavor. The mustard/gf-soy coating adds a layer of flavor to the chicken that is unexpected and the gluten free bread crumbs add the perfect crunch factor. This is a kid (and adult) favorite.