Meal delivery services have become so commonplace these days, that you can order takeout from just about anywhere. Except when you have dietary restrictions- that is. There are no dedicated gluten free restaurants where I live, and I am not comfortable ordering over the phone where I cannot speak to staff face to face about their allergen protocols.
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So, to satisfy my craving for takeout, you will likely find me right here in the kitchen. Today I’m using my Dutch Oven to create this Asian Inspired Pulled Chicken, an absolutely amazing dish that rivals any restaurant! Served over fried rice, 100% gluten free.
ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1-¼ lbs.)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp. gluten free Hoisin sauce
- ½ tbsp. mirin (rice wine)
- ½ tsp. sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch of scallions
- 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
- 1 bunch of scallions
- cooking spray
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1 batch of Fried Rice (RECIPE) for serving
Preparation:
Mince the garlic and slice the scallions, reserving the green tops for garnish. Preheat the oven to 275º (no, that’s not a typo – 275º – we are cooking low and slow).
Coat a Dutch Oven with cooking spray and add the chicken breasts.
Whisk together the sauce ingredients, honey through powdered ginger.
Pour it over the chicken, cover and bake for 2-½ hours, turning halfway through.
While the chicken cooks, make the fried rice. I have a Basic Fried Rice recipe here that you can use with all your Asian inspired meals.
After 2-½ hours the chicken should be cooked through and very tender. Remove to a cutting board and shred it with 2 forks.
Return the chicken to the pot and stir well to coat with the remaining sauce. Keep warm while you finish the rice.
Spoon the chicken over the rice and garnish with the scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes: ♪♫ No time to make fried rice? You can serve this over plain rice or with any sides you like!
Were you surprised to learn that soy sauce is not gluten free? I was! The soy is fermented in wheat, making it unsafe for those of us with Celiac disease. In this recipe I used San J brand gluten free Tamari in place of soy sauce. It is a great addition to any Asian inspired recipe and also great for marinades.


Preparation:
Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
Add the chicken medallions and cook 3 minutes per side. The chicken does not have to be cooked through at this point- it will finish cooking in the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
In the same pan, add the broth, lemon juice, and cream. Bring to a simmer then add in the cooked pasta and chicken.
Simmer for several more minutes, for the chicken and pasta to finish cooking.
Toss well and garnish with lemon slices. Serve it right in the pan for a casual meal or transfer to a pretty serving dish.
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A layer of graham crackers, topped with thin slices of banana and a layer of chocolate pudding. The layering repeated to fill an 11 x 17″ Pyrex dish. After the final layer of pudding, she crumbled a few Graham crackers over the top to finish it off. Then into the refrigerator it went to chill for dinner. No baking!
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Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of chocolate. Crumble a few cracker crumbs over the top. Chill for at least 8 hours or make it the day before so that the crackers have time to soften up.
Full disclosure, this is not a filet mignon. It’s a thick cut petite top sirloin that I got on sale- a package of 2 steaks for $15.50, which was half the price of the beef tenderloin. No, it is not as tender as filet mignon but it’s a good little steak with plenty of flavor.

To serve, top the steak with a crab cake. Garnish with chives, lemon wedges and the remaining 1 tbsp. compound butter.
What a meal! Yes, I do eat like a queen despite my dietary restrictions. 👸🏻 I hope that when I show you recipes like this one you realize that a gluten free diet does not mean food has to be boring or tasteless. In fact, I’m a bigger foodie now than I have ever been. It just takes a bit of imagination and determination. Try the recipe, you will not be disappointed!

Coat a large sauté pan or nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium low heat. Scramble the egg, chop into small pieces and set aside.
Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. sesame oil to the pan. Add the diced chicken and begin browning.
Turn to finish cooking through.
When the veggies are crisp tender add back the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth mixture, stirring and tossing to combine until the liquid thickens.
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With the mixer on low speed, combine the wet and dry ingredients with the paddle attachment. Increase speed and beat for 3 more minutes to form a smooth dough.
Use a spatula to scrape down the bowl. It will be stiff. Cover and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, lightly flour a cutting board or countertop and turn the dough out. You will be surprised at how you can actually knead this dough with your hands. Pretty cool for gluten free dough! Turn the dough onto itself several times, rotating with each turn then pull it toward the center to create tension and shape it into a ball.
Generously flour a
In the morning, carefully invert the dough onto a sheet of parchment. Preheat the oven to 450º with a baking stone.
Carefully brush off the excess flour and score the top of your loaf. I did a box score.
Place the loaf in a baking dish, sheet pan or directly onto the baking stone. I baked my loaf in a
The bread needs to reach an internal temperature of 210º, don’t guess- use a
I recommend waiting 24 hours before slicing, to be sure the crumb has set.
This bread toasts up like a dream. The texture of the seeds and the crispy crust were outstanding. I wish you could hear the crunch! I have not had real pumpernickel bread since before my Celiac diagnosis, almost 9 years ago so this was a treat!
If you don’t finish the loaf in a day or two, you’ll want to freeze it. I wrap the individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag.
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You can refrigerate it just like this or roll the butter into a cylinder shape with parchment paper and refrigerate. When it firms up, slice it into rounds and store in an airtight container.

Remove the garlic and mash it with 1/2 tsp. of the olive oil. You can use a
Combine the garlic mash with the softened butter and remaining ingredients. I like to use a
Mix well to incorporate and let it stand for several hours at room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate (or freeze) until ready to use.
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Whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup (use
Spoon the mixture over the chicken and veggies, save a little to brush on near the end of cook time. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on the chicken and drizzle olive oil over everything.
Bake for 45-50 minutes at 425º. During the last 15 minutes of baking, baste the chicken with the remaining Dijon mixture and sprinkle nuts over the veggies. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and chives. Bring it to the table just like that, no serving dishes needed!
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