Barbecue ranch breaded chicken tacos for family meals cooked with Convenience in mind. Part of the fun of family meals is finding inspiration in the variety of dinner ideas you can create together. From a tangy twist on traditional tacos to a favorite to-go flavor in the comfort of your own kitchen, the options are nearly endless when you use versatile, ready-to-use ingredients. (Family Features)
When you include protein that’s prepared, seasoned, and precooked, you can cut down on time in the kitchen, while adding precious seconds to spend with loved ones. For example, Chef’s Craft® Gourmet Chicken offers a line of gluten-free, preservative-free, all-natural chicken skillfully crafted by experts and perfectly suited for culinary creations. The varieties are always fresh and perfect for preparing in 30 minutes or less. They can be enjoyed on their own or in an array of family dishes.
Consider these Barbecue Ranch Breaded Chicken Tacos to call loved ones to the table with chunks of tender chicken piled high with homemade spicy vinegar slaw, fried onions, and avocado drizzled with barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.
Or, for a taste of takeout, you can make in your own home, turn to Honey Soy Chicken Stir-Fry. If you don’t own a wok, don’t fret – this dish can easily be made in a skillet. Just be sure to give the veggies enough room as a crowded skillet is likely to result in steamed veggies.
Find more quick, convenient family meal ideas, as well as a store locator, at chefscraftgourmet.com.
Barbecue Ranch Breaded Chicken Tacos
Servings: 4
Spicy Vinegar Slaw:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Fried Onions:
- canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 yellow or Vidalia onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 8 taco-sized flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 package Chef’s Craft® Breaded Chicken Chunks, cooked according to package directions
- spicy vinegar slaw
- 1 avocado, chopped
- fried onions
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- chopped cilantro (optional)
- To make spicy vinegar slaw: In medium mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot and jalapenos.
- In separate small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and sugar; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle over coleslaw mix and stir to combine. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving.
- To make fried onions: In small skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 inch oil.
- In small bowl, season flour well with salt and pepper. Coat onion slices in flour mixture and shake to remove excess flour.
- Fry in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 30-45 seconds per batch. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.
- Top each tortilla with cooked breaded chicken chunks, spicy vinegar slaw, chopped avocado, fried onions, barbecue sauce and ranch dressing. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
SOURCE:
Wayne Farms
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Go Gluten-Free with Family Favorites
Time available to cook, your family’s preferred dishes, ingredients you have in the pantry – there are plenty of considerations that may limit your options for an at-home menu. Add in a gluten allergy, or simply a desire to avoid it, and it may feel impossible to appease everyone. (Family Features)
However, all it takes is simple ingredient swaps to turn a family favorite into a gluten-free recipe. From pizza at dinnertime to a chocolatey dessert, these dishes offer easy, flavorful ways to make your menu gluten-free.
A Healthier Homemade PizzaCreating a gluten-free dinner can be as easy as tweaking some of your loved ones’ favorite meals. Even pizza can offer a gluten-free solution when you rethink the ingredients included.
Satisfy your family’s needs with an option like Toufayan Gluten-Free Wraps in place of traditional crust in this Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza. Made from wholesome, all-natural ingredients with no cholesterol or trans fats, these easily foldable wraps are available in four flavors, making them perfect for homemade pizza.
Visit Toufayan.com to find more mealtime solutions.
Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza
Servings: 6
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 Toufayan Gluten-Free Original Wrap
3 tablespoons gluten-free barbecue sauce
4 cooked sausage links, crumbled
2 cups diced Mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
fresh fennel fronds, for garnish (optional)
crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Heat oven to broil.
Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; spread to cover bottom of skillet.
Place wrap in skillet, brush with barbecue sauce and add sausage, Mozzarella and green onion.
Fry 2-3 minutes, or until bottom of wrap is golden and crispy.
Place skillet under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Remove from broiler, place on cutting board and sprinkle with Parmesan, fennel fronds and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste; drizzle with remaining olive oil, cut and serve.
Dish Up a Dynamic Dessert
Going gluten-free isn’t just for meals from breakfast to dinner – you can cut gluten from delicious desserts, too.
This Cookie Brownie Supreme calls for layers of cookie dough, cookies and brownies for a taste bud tempting way to round out a meal with those you love. One of the key ingredients is Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies, made with real cocoa and a sweet cream filling between two chocolate wafers. They’re made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives for a gluten-free, vegan and peanut–free treat.
Find more varieties and dessert ideas at goodiegirl.com.
Cookie Brownie Supreme
Recipe courtesy of glutenfreewith3.com
Cookie Dough Layer:
1 stick softened butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups gluten-free flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip
Cookie Layer:
25 Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies
Brownie Layer:
1 stick butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3 eggs
3/4 cup gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 Goodie Girl Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies, crushed
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
vanilla ice cream (optional)
chocolate syrup (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-by-9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
To make cookie dough layer: In large bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla. Mix with handheld mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and beat until combined.
In small bowl, combine baking soda, salt and flour. Beat flour mixture gradually into sugar mixture. Once completely combined, fold in chocolate chips. Add cookie dough layer to bottom of prepared pan and spread evenly.
To make cookie layer: Layer cookies on top of cookie dough layer.
To make brownie layer: In saucepan, melt butter, sugar and salt until completely combined. Remove from heat and transfer to large bowl. Add vanilla, cocoa and eggs; mix. Slowly add flour and baking powder. Mix until completely combined.
Pour brownie mixture over cookie layer. Spread evenly.
Top with crushed cookies and chocolate chips.
Bake 50 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pan. Slice and top with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup, if desired.
SOURCE:Toufayan
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