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Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Tenders

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Call me crazy, but fried chicken is a necessity of life.

That’s why my poor, Southern, little heart was broken when I realized I had a gluten allergy.

Nevertheless, I was bound and determined that I would NOT wither away and be skinny and I WOULD find a way to eat all of my favorite fried foods (that is extreme sarcasm. I would love to be skinny. But I love food too much. So I picked the best option: FOOD).

I tried and failed many times to create the closest thing to real fried chicken, then one day it actually worked!

The secret is instant mashed potato flakes.

You just use them for the breading and it creates wonderfully crispy chicken. BAM.

Also, I’ve found that it helps to have a deep fryer for this, it keeps the breading on better and you can monitor how well it’s cooking easier. I don’t have a deep fryer since I’ve gotten married, so I just pan fried them. But they got a little more crispy than I normally like.

But enough of my rambling. On to the recipe!

Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Tenders:

Ingredients:

-6 to 8 chicken breast tenders

-1 & 1/2 cups of instant mashed potato flakes

-2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil (as well as any oil you will use in your fryer or pan)

-seasoned salt

-salt and pepper

Directions:

Place oil and potato flakes in two separate dishes. Season potato flakes with seasoned salt, salt and pepper.

Dip chicken tenders in oil then place in potato flake mixture until evenly coated. Place in fryer and cook 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. I usually take a piece out and check the center to make sure it’s done, then I know how long to cook the others. It’s a little different for me every time I make it.

I hope ya’ll enjoy!

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Balsamic Turkey Salad

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This recipe is so easy. No, for real. It’s so easy that I’m kind of embarrassed to put it on here.

But if your life is even slightly as crazy as mine, easy is one of your favorite words.

Easy, easy, easy. Ahhhhh.

Anyway, this recipe is a win-win because not only is it easy (HEEHEE) but it’s also healthy! And sometimes I want to pat myself on the back for making a dinner like those really healthy moms who grow their own herbs and spicesĀ and also have their handmade clothing hanging outside on a clothesline.

When in reality I may-or-may-not-have just run through the McDonald’s drive-through for lunch.

I’ll never tell. *cough cough*

But let’s get off this rabbit trail and back onto the main road!

Balsamic Turkey Salad:

Ingredients:

-1 package ground turkey

-olive oil or vegetable oil

-dried minced onions

-garlic salt

-lettuce

-balsamic dressing

DIrections:

Add turkey, oil, and spices into a saucepan and cook until meat is brown. Add onto salad, top with Balsamic dressing and enjoy!

 

See…I told you it was easy! šŸ˜‰

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Crock-pot BBQ Pork Sandwiches

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I’m pretty sure the angels in heaven sang when the Crock-Pot was invented.

It just makes life so easy.

And when you combine a Crock-Pot with BBQ pork, you know something beautiful is about to happen.

This is my Momma’s recipe for pulled pork sandwiches, which she pretty much just made up herself.Ā One day I want to just create my own delicious recipes. Then I’ll be cool.

But until then, I’ll just share my mom’s recipes. (ha)

Crock-Pot BBQ Pork Sandwiches:

Ingredients:

-1-2 pork tenderloins (2 makes about 7-8 servings)

-olive or vegetable oil

-minced onion (I used dried from my spice rack)

-garlic salt

-salt and pepper

-BBQ sauce of your choice

-Hamburger buns

Directions:

Coat the bottom of your Crock-Pot with the oil and place your pork inside. Sprinkle your spices generously over the pork loin. Place on high and cook for 5-6 hours. Tear apart with fork and add BBQ sauce.

Can be eaten as is, or added to a hamburger bun. (My husband loooooves mayo and a pickle added too!)

Ya’ll enjoy!

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Delectable Green Beans

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So I don’t think I’ve ever used the word “delectable” in my vocabulary, but it seemed the only word befitting such delicious green beans.

If you’re like me, sometimes “gourmet-feeling” foods are the last thing on your mind when supper time rolls around.

All you can think is, “Maybe my husband won’t actually be hungry again tonight.”

Then you realize how dumb that is.

So to the kitchen you go. Well I have a great, EASY recipe to make eating your vegetables feel luxurious and divine.

Garlic Green Beans:

Ingredients:

1 pack frozen green beans
1/2 stick of butter
1 tsp garlic salt

Directions:

Place beans in a medium sized skillet and cover with water. Bring to boil and cover. Cook for around 10 minutes. Drain beans and blanche with cold water.

Place butter in skillet and turn on medium heat. When butter has melted, add in green beans. Sprinkle in garlic salt and cook until tender.

Serve and enjoy!

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