Chicken Stir-Fry

Since going GF, I've really missed Chinese food. Rice, veggies and meat are all GF....but a lot of times the sauces (including soy sauce) contain gluten. I discovered that La Choy sauces are gluten-free! Here is a listing of the available sauces. This meal was so easy, I used the Stir-Fry sauce for this one, I have also tried the Teriyaki and Sweet and Sour sauces.

Ingredients:
2 to 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle La Choy Stir Fry sauce
2 cups cooked rice
assorted chopped veggies (I used onion, broccoli, green pepper, mushrooms, and carrots)

Directions:
Cut up the chicken and cook in a large fry pan with a little oil. When chicken is done, add the veggies and sauce and heat until veggies are soft and hot. Cook rice (I use a rice cooker - best invention ever). Eat!

Breaded Pork Cutlets and Oven Roasted Root Veggies

The last few weeks have been a major adjustment for me. When I found out I had Celiac Disease I was so relieved to know what was causing me to feel sick, but overwhelmed by the huge lifestyle change I needed to undergo. I admit I haven't been cooking much, or baking at all. Things I love to do. At first it was much easier just to buy pre-packaged foods that were labelled gluten-free than to try to make entire meals myself. I miss cooking and baking, and I miss healthy foods that taste good! I needed to get back into the kitchen. I have been cleaning out my pantry of all gluten containing foods, and replacing everything with items I can eat! I now have all the main staples for cooking and baking and have started to get back in the kitchen. I've missed it!

Ingredients:
Thinly sliced pork cutlets, 1 to 2 pounds
1 cup Glutino GF bread crumbs (or any other breading)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. season salt (I use Tastefully Simple)
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. garlic seasoning (I use TS Garlic Garlic)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cup assortment of root veggies (potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc)
2 Tbsp. EVOO, divided

Directions:
In a shallow dish, lightly beat one egg. In another shallow dish mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp. season salt and 1 tsp. garlic seasoning.

Drag the pork cutlets through the egg wash and through the breadcrumb mix. Lay into a heated skillet with 1 Tbsp. EVOO. Repeat with remaining cutlets. Let them get brown and crispy before turning.

Wash, peel and cut the root veggies to desired size. Toss with 1 Tbsp. EVOO and 1 Tbsp. of garlic seasoning and 1 Tbsp. of season salt. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast in a 450 degree oven for 35 minutes (may be longer or shorter time depending on the size of the veggies). Potatoes should be soft and cooked through, carrots and parsnips will appear dry and withered.

Lemon chicken pasta toss

Jennie gave me this recipe a long time ago, but I had never tried it. There are several prep-steps that take a little time, but this dish is well worth it. Really great flavor, good mix of textures and filling.

Ingredients:
8 oz. uncooked gluten-free radiatore pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced (or small diced) carrots
2 cloves garlic
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups diced, cooked chicken breast
1 cup prepared gluten-free Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup hot water
1 lemon, cut in half
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.

Chop onion and slice carrot. Spray a skillet with non-stick spray oil. Cook and stir onion, carrot and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes. Steam broccoli, red pepper and salt until slightly tender (I used Pampered Chef micro-cooker in the microwave for 2 minutes).

 Add pasta, steamed veggies, chicken, Alfredo sauce and water to the skillet. Squeeze lemon over and cook until heated through. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Serve with gluten-free french bread and garlic butter:

Parmesan-crusted chicken and roasted vegetables

 

I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, breaded with gluten-free breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and creole seasoning.  I fried the breaded chicken in a little EVOO.  I cut parsnips, carrots and potatoes, tossed them with olive oil, seasoned them and roasted them on a stoneware pan at 450 degrees for 25 minutes. Yummy.