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Gluten Free KFC

March 20, 2016 by whatannabelcooks Leave a Comment

Looking for a healthy gluten free KFC style mid week chicken meal that appeals to adults & kids alike?  Look no further.  This is a family winner!

gluten free kfc

It’s true. It’s gluten free KFC healthy style. I was never really one for KFC unless pregnant but those secret herbs & spices always tasted so good.

I came up with this recipe after a friend told me about (I Quit Sugar’s) Sarah Wilson’s  KFC (kid friendly chicken) recipe. I followed Sarah’s recipe for some drumsticks and then came up with this version.  I have done something similar in the past but I think the secret to this one is soaking the chicken thighs in buttermilk (totally Sarah’s idea). I have made this with both buttermilk bought from the supermarket and also with the whey left over from making cream cheese + a little extra milk).

In the original recipe (link above), the recommendation is to marinade for 3-8hrs.  The first time I did it for about 24 hours and that worked perfectly too.
The crumb is what make’s it a gluten free KFC style dish. It’s almond meal (left over from making almond milk!), tapioca flour, secret herbs & spices (mostly salt, Sri Lankan curry mix & paprika).
I have served it with Bacon Zoodles & crispy sweet potato and also a roasted potato & sweet potato and a coleslaw style salad.  Both were Yummmmmmm.It could equally just be served with a nice fresh salad or steamed veggies.

Finger lickn’ good 😄👍

Gluten Free KFC Recipe

  • 1 kg chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp mustard (I’ve used both Dijon & wholegrain)
  • 3/4 cup almond meal (left over from making almond milk, or bought)
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 tsp Sri Lankan Coconut Spice Mix*(or herbs & spices of your choice)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper
  • oil spray
  1. Soak chicken thighs in buttermilk & mustard for at least 3 hours.chicken in buttermilk
  2. In a zip lock bag put the rest of the ingredients and shake to mix (or do in a bowl).
  3. Remove each thigh from the marinade and one at a time toss to coat in the crumb mix.
  4. Spread the thighs out on a large oven tray lined with baking paper & spray with olive/coconut oil (or drizzle).
  5. Bake at 200C (fan forced) for about 30 mins.

Serve with side of your choice.

*If you purchase this product, I do make a profit from it.

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Filed Under: 30 Day Wellness Challenge, Chicken, turkey, duck & Fish, Dairy Free, Paleo Recipes, Recipes (all gluten & grain free), YIAH herb & spices recipes Tagged With: chicken thighs, crumbed chicken, gluten free chicken, gluten free crumbed chicken, gluten free kfc, kfc, kid friendly gluten free chicken, kid friendly kfc, sarah wilson, what annabel cooks, whatannabelcooks

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