Simple Gluten-Free Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich

Happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a great start.

I can't believe we are already into the month of June! I am loving this beautiful weather; summer is definitely on it's way! This gluten-free fried chicken and waffle sandwich topped with a creamy cajun aioli is sure to become your summer staple! It's not only delicious, but easy-to-make and gluten-free as well! The one ingredient that makes this dish perfectly complete is the raw honey- it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this savory and spicy dinner!

Let's get to cooking!

Simple Gluten-Free Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich (serves 4)

• 1 lb. chicken tenders
• 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour blend (seasoned with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, to taste.)
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• avocado oil, to fry in cast iron pan
• 8 gluten-free waffles 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
• 8 butter lettuce leaves
• 1 cup sliced multicolored tomatoes
• raw honey, to drizzle on waffles

First, we are going to make the aioli. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Wrap and place in fridge until ready to use.

Prepare flour mixture. Add chicken tenders into a bowl with buttermilk, then dredge in the flour blend.

Coat a cast iron pan with avocado oil, about 1/4 inch up the sides, over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken tenders and fry on each side for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Repeat steps until all chicken tenders are fried and crispy!

Time to assemble! Spread about 1 tablespoon on a piece of waffle, then top with a piece of fried chicken, butter lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. Top with another waffle to create a sandwich, then drizzle with raw honey! Serve and enjoy!

-Juliet