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Gluten-Free Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

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  • Author: Bailey Sissom
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

This Gluten-Free Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich requires only 30 minutes from start to finish and is full of flavor. Swapping all purpose white flour for chickpea powder makes this recipe gluten-free and adds a boost of protein. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 cups chickpea flour
  • 1/2 TBS garlic powder
  • 1/4 TBS - 1/2 cayenne pepper (depending on level of spiciness you desire)
  • Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 TBS dijon mustard
  • 4 4-oz. chicken breasts, pounded flat
  • 1 cup unrefined coconut oil
  • Cayenne Pepper Sauce (store-bought)
  • 4 whole-grain buns (gluten-free if desired)
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • Sliced Dill Pickles

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne, and 1 tsp of salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. In a second medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg and mustard.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, then dredge in the flour mixture; dust off excess. Now dip the chicken into the egg mixture; shake off any excess before returning the chicken to the flour mixture a second time; again, shake off any extra flour. Place the chickens on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the breading to for dry crust.
  3. In a 12 inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat the coconut oil to 350 degrees F, or until it begins to ripple in the center. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove to wire rack.
  4. Avocado Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1 avocado with 1/4 cup of plain yogurt. Stir to combine.
  5. Assembly: Spread the bottom of each bun with avocado yogurt sauce. Add chicken, some cayenne pepper sauce, and then some pickles. Add the top of the bun and enjoy!