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November 18, 2022

Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Breast

White plate with rice, broccoli and sliced toaster oven chicken breast. Fork and gray napkin on left.

This chicken breast bakes in the toaster oven and comes out juicy and flavorful. The recipe includes my top tips for perfectly cooked, moist and juicy chicken. Be sure to check out more of my toaster oven recipes including my…

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November 6, 2022 (last updated January 6, 2023)

Juicy Toaster Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Overhead view of white baking dish with toaster oven chicken thighs with chive garnish. Blue napkin with fork and knife on left. Wood board underneath. Stack of white plates partially visible in upper right.

These chicken thighs bake in the toaster oven and have a delicious, golden brown and crispy skin. All the how to’s and cooking times are included in this super simple, 2 ingredient recipe. Be sure to check out more of…

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November 1, 2022 (last updated January 31, 2023)

Crispy Toaster Oven Chicken Wings

crispy toaster oven chicken wings on sheet pan with celery sticks and green onion garnish on white plate. Small bowl of dipping sauce on right and metal cup with celery sticks on left.

These crispy, golden brown chicken wings bake in the toaster oven for a super simple recipe with just 3 ingredients. Toss them in your favorite sauce or a spicy buffalo sauce. Be sure to check out more of toaster oven…

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January 3, 2022 (last updated February 11, 2023)

5 Minute, Homemade Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

2 metal cups with dipping sauce for chicken wings on wood board. Fresh chives, knife. slat shaker and glass mixing bowl in back. Gray background.

This chicken wing dipping sauce is super simple but the perfect cooling dip with spicy buffalo wings. It has a sour cream base, just four more simple ingredients and mixes up in 5 minutes. Be sure to check out my…

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October 5, 2021 (last updated March 6, 2023)

Skillet Chicken with Cumin-Lemon Sauce

White serving bowl with pasta, chicken and cumin sauce. Lemon slice and green onion garnish. Board with lemons and green onion in background.

This recipe for creamy skillet chicken is a terrific 30-minute gluten-free dinner. In this dish, chicken breast or chicken thighs can be used—whichever you prefer. The homemade cumin sauce combines Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice, and takes just 10…

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August 15, 2021 (last updated December 16, 2022)

Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup (perfect noodles)

Close up of large bowl of gluten free chicken noodle soup with ladle on right pouring soup into bowl. Spoon and gold napkin on left.

The coziest bowl of gluten-free chicken noodle soup is comforting and filled with perfectly cooked noodles. The best gluten-free noodles for soup are ones that will hold up without turning to mush. Information on the best brands and types of…

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July 29, 2021 (last updated December 28, 2022)

Easy 3-Minute Orange Marinade for Chicken

close up of grilled chicken with orange marinade on dark stone plate. Slice orange garnish, Fresh cilantro on left, lime wedges in front.

This orange marinade for chicken mixes up in 3 minutes and gives your chicken a bright citrusy flavor. Sweet and tart orange makes a great base for a chicken marinade. Lime juice and some savory ingredients will make your taste…

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July 18, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade in 5 Minutes

chicken breasts cooking on grill. Pastry brush on left brushing marinade on chicken,

This 4 ingredient chicken marinade has an amazing sweet, tangy, spicy kick with so little effort but big flavor. With Asian inspired flavors, this no-soy sauce (low-sodium) recipe mixes up in less than five minutes, but tastes like you spent…

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July 17, 2021 (last updated March 2, 2022)

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup

2 white bowls with gluten-free cream of chicken soup on wood board. Spoon and bread roll in front. Cutting board with celery and carrot in background

This gluten-free cream of chicken soup is the perfect savory comfort food and is ready in less than 40 minutes. It is easily made dairy-free too! Substitute for cream of chicken is included. Be sure to check out my full…

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January 29, 2021 (last updated October 19, 2022)

Crispy, Oven-Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Wings

close up of crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Wing being dipped in hot sauce in square white bowl, White bowl to left and plate in background with celery and wings

These homemade gluten-free chicken wings have the crispiest, paper thin skin and are baked in the oven! NO flour, NO oil, NO frying! In fact, most of the fat in the skin will drip off leaving the most wonderful extra…

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January 17, 2021 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Crispy Roasted Chicken Thighs

close up of crispy roasted chicken thighs on wire rack. fork on left

This recipe for roasted chicken thighs has only two ingredients and creates perfectly crispy, golden brown chicken skin. No frying, no flour, no gluten, no air fryer is necessary. It just takes a little patience and the right technique. Check…

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January 11, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Piccata (One Pan Recipe!)

overhead view of cast iron skillet with gluten free chicken piccata topped with chopped parsley sliced lemon and capers. Silver serving spoon

This gluten-free chicken piccata with lemon caper sauce is a one-pan, stovetop recipe that uses a classical pan-reduction technique, cooking and coating the chicken in a silky lemon sauce with capers. It’s a terrifically easy gluten-free recipe for dinner that’s…

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October 3, 2020 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Spiced Chicken Tacos with Plum Salsa

spiced chicken tacos with plum salsa, bowls of green onion, plum salsa, lime wedges. Sprinkling of cilantro leaves

These spiced chicken tacos with plum salsa are a wonderful combination of warm spices and a sweet and tangy salsa. The chicken is coated with an easy sauce that was inspired by the flavors of mole poblano. Mole sauces (there…

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July 17, 2020 (last updated February 15, 2023)

Gluten-Free Thai Coconut Chicken

white platter with Thai coconut chicken on baby bok choy leaves. Small white bowl with sauce on right.

I seem to be in charge of the appetizers at all the recent parties among my friends. To be sure not to repeat myself too much, I’ve been trying to use my imagination. The most recent favorite is this baby bok…

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February 6, 2015 (last updated February 15, 2023)

Baked Gluten-Free Crispy Coconut Chicken

pieces of oven-baked gluten free breaded crispy chicken ob wood board with slices of cucumber on sides, red napkin on bottom and bowl of peach sauce on left

This baked version of breaded chicken combines bread crumbs and shredded coconut for a delicious gluten-free dinner. Make chicken fingers or cutlets and serve it with my sweet and tangy dipping sauce. I love this crispy coconut chicken because it…

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January 3, 2015 (last updated June 20, 2021)

Gluten-Free Chicken Marsala

sauté pan with gluten-free chicken marsala topped with sliced mushrooms and parsley. Spoon on left in pan. Wire cooling rack underneath. Green towel in lower right, fresh parsley leave in upper left.

This gluten-free Chicken Marsala recipe uses just one pan and smothers chicken in a silky mushroom and wine sauce. For me. this Marsala sauce is the epitome of umami! I love to serve this dish over quinoa or brown rice…

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Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
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All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
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Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
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No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toas No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toaster oven and still came out with golden brown delicious skin. 
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Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
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Link to the recipes in my profile.
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This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and t This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and tender they'll never know it's gluten free. Get the full recipe at chefjanetk.com
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Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
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Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
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