We have been trying to cut down on meat and are down to only 2 times a week. When I do make meat, I try to do something lean and not too time consuming. I'm tired of dry grilled chicken or baked chicken and I wanted a quicker technique. Though I believe in buying the bigger chicken breasts and butchering them as you need to (and save money while you are at it), those packages of thinly sliced chicken or pork have always been tempting. I have twice now bought the thin chicken and lightly coated it in seasoned flour mix. It is delicious, cooks quickly, reasonably healthy and adaptable. The mix I used most recently was (roughly):
- 1/4 cup of all purpose gluten-free flour
- 1/3 cup of chick pea flour
- salt
- paprika
- garlic powder
- sage
- black pepper
- turmeric
Make sure you mix it together well. The paprika and turmeric give it a really nice color when it is cooked. Mustard powder is also a great option and I'm still looking for a gluten free corn meal to add to the mix.
Take the chicken and cover lightly and evenly with the mixture. Then fry in a thin layer of olive oil in a non-stick pan. Each side will only take about 2 minutes. When you flip them over, they will be a bit orangey (thanks paprika and turmeric!).
Today, I served them with sauteed 3 potatoes (sweet, red, yellow) and green beans. I also sliced the potatoes extra thin using the kitchen mandolin to give me even and quick cooking.
Now there is a bit too much fat in this meal than I prefer but at least it is olive oil and not crisco.
Try taking the above and adding your favorite spices or switch up the meat. It is quick easy and a little something different to enjoy when the weekly grind is blocking your culinary creativity!
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