BBQ CHICKEN TACOS, SWEET POTATO FRIES AND THE BEST SAUCE EVER

I love an easy, healthy, gluten free dinner idea. We made this tonight and it was too good not to share. Recipe below:

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN TACOS

Throw two chicken breasts in your slow cooker, and cover with barbeque sauce. Cook on low for 6 hrs or until you can pull it apart easily with a fork.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Slice a few sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil and sea salt, and roast at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, finishing with a few minutes under the broiler.

CHIPOTLE SAUCE

This sauce is one of my go-to's. Combine plain greek yogurt with your favorite hot sauce and lime. Use on the tacos and as a sauce for the fries. I love the tangy/spicy combo.

Warm a few tortillas under the broiler just before serving, and enjoy!

HOW TO DRESS UP A FROZEN PIZZA

I love pizza. Being gluten free, there usually aren't too many wonderful options out there, but my favorite dough made at home is in this post here, and my favorite frozen pizza is made by the brand Amy's. There are tons of ways to dress up a frozen cheese pizza, and one of my favorites is below. Cook pizza as instructed, then add these toppings:

RECIPE

hearty greens (we had kale this time, arugula is also delicious)

extra cheese of choice (this time I used fresh grated parmesan) 

drizzle of lemon (adds so much flavor)

Such a great way for a fast, weeknight meal, and while making it slightly healthier. Enjoy!

HOW TO ROAST A WHOLE CHICKEN

I totally understand that roasting an entire chicken may seem like common culinary knowledge for most cooks. I, however, have only recently discovered this method and am completely smitten. It's a cost-effective, time-effective, delicious way to cook a chicken. 

The first time I cooked a whole chicken I read about Alice Water's method in her book The Art of Simple Food. I posted to Instagram about this new discovery and lots of people commented that they too, love this method, and many chimed in with the recipe from their chef of choice. From this, I discovered Thomas Keller's video post here, and love his ultra simple recipe (using no added oil) and have adapted it in a way that works for me.

RECIPE

Start with an organic, free range chicken if possible.

Let the bird come to room temperature before you start cooking it, so that it will cook evenly and result in better flavor.

Liberally salt and pepper the bird, insides and out. Place herbs of choice in or on the bird (I usually use Rosemary, but Thyme also works well) No added oil is needed. 

Place in a saute pan, roasting pan, or dutch oven, uncovered. 

Place into a 400 degree oven.

Roast for about an hour. 

Let rest for 10-15 minutes. Carve, and enjoy.

So simple! And the flavor is unbeatable. Hope you enjoy this easy dinner.