The other day I had a recipe pulled out and all ready to cook. Then, I had a fussy toddler and a fussy baby and I knew that planned dinner wasn’t going to happen. But we still had to eat.
I saw the naturally gluten free, non-gmo and all natural spice blends, EVOO, aged balsamic vinegar that I was sent to try from Home Appetit sitting on my counter and my wheels started turning. Since all of the spice blends from Home Appetit are naturally gluten free, I didn’t have to worry about being able to eat it. Going into changing my diet for breastfeeding, I had no idea that gluten was hidden in so many places; for example spices and even soy sauce!
I had my a-ha dinner moment, asked the girls if they wanted to help and dinner was in the oven in minutes.
The spice blends? Smell absolutely amazing. And I honestly didn’t care what I put them on, I just knew I wanted them with dinner.
First, I brushed the chicken breasts with a little of the estate-grown extra virgin olive oil. I poured some of the Mediterranean Rosemary & Citrus Spice Blend into my hand.
Then I asked my 5 year old to come help sprinkle some right onto the chicken. Thankfully, she was in a super helpful mood. That chicken got popped into a 350-degree preheated oven and cooked for about 25 minutes.
While we were waiting, we chopped up some lettuce and gave it a spin. Nobody likes wet lettuce and wet lettuce and oil don’t mix! I whisked together 2 tablespoons of EVOO and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
That was poured over our recently dried lettuce and lightly tossed. I also served it with guacamole because the girls really like it and asked for it and because I love how they say guacamole.
I found that I had a little extra dressing left over in the bowl. Because the salad was so good, I saved the dressing in a little container. The next day, I cleaned and dried some more lettuce and put it into that container, put the lid on it and gave it a shake. It was a super easy way to eat a healthy salad with great flavor and I probably used a teaspoon of dressing total!
Check out all of the yummy spice blends as well as EVOO and balsamics at Home Appetit. You can find additional digital information on their youtube channel and their blog.
*I received samples from Home Appetit to facilitate my review. All thoughts are my own.
Quick and easy gluten-free baked chicken with salad
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Mediterranean Rosemary & Citrus Spice Blend from Home Appetit
- EVOO
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Lightly brush chicken breast with EVOO
- Generously sprinkle Mediterranean Rosemary & Citrus Spice Blend over chicken
- Bake at 350 for ~25 minutes until cooked through
- Mix equal parts EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar and whisk
- Pour over clean + dry lettuce and toss
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 12, 10, 7 and 5). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
aimee fauci says
May 26, 2014 at 8:24 pmThat looks delicious and I don’t need to be gluten free but I do try to steer my way to choosing gf foods when I can.. I am like you.. who knew .. I am surprised at how many places it is hidden also. Never would have thought.
Cara says
May 26, 2014 at 8:30 pmThis looks delicious! We’re also gluten free, I will be looking for these spices!
tee mccluskey says
May 26, 2014 at 8:32 pmI just sent your link to my friend who is Gluten free! I bet she will like this!
Carly Bellard says
May 26, 2014 at 8:36 pmDid I hear gluten-free? Yes please and thank you! I love an easy recipe- thank you for sharing!
Demetra says
May 26, 2014 at 8:49 pmThis looks delicious. I’ll have to check out Home Appetit line of spices, oils and vinegars. They have a great selection of flavors.
Krystal says
May 26, 2014 at 9:48 pmThe rosemary spice blend looks beautiful. I’m always out of rosemary because I use it all the time in my potato recipe! Thanks for sharing these!
Amanda Her says
May 26, 2014 at 10:18 pmLooks great and refreshing for lunch on a hot summer day. I’ll be making this soon!
Liz Mays says
May 26, 2014 at 11:10 pmThat sounds so flavorful and yummy! I like how you made use of the rest of the dressing the next day too!
Brett says
May 26, 2014 at 11:16 pmThat’s got me wanting some right now!! I love a good chicken recipe
And yes. Gluten is hidden in so much 🙁
kay adeola says
May 27, 2014 at 3:58 amLooks amazing and real easy to do,I like that it is gluten free also.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
May 27, 2014 at 5:54 amThis sounds like a light, refreshing dinner idea that is perfect for the summer. I love things like this, especially on nights when I don’t have a lot of time.
Debbie Denny says
May 27, 2014 at 10:14 amThat looks amazing. I love that it is GF!
Candy O. says
May 27, 2014 at 10:56 amWhat a great recipe for chicken. GF is a great way to eat just in case you have allergies.
Rosey says
May 27, 2014 at 11:24 amThat was smart to use it again like that the next day. This does sound like a tasty recipe!
Shell says
May 27, 2014 at 1:35 pmI love simple recipes like this! Some nights, there just isn’t time for much prep!
Candace Hagerty says
May 27, 2014 at 2:10 pmI am still trying to get a confirmed diagnoses, but I am pretty sure I will be 100% gluten free before its all said and done. I love how quick and easy this is, and no worries of symptoms later. Thanks!
Bekki says
May 27, 2014 at 3:27 pmChicken is our meat of choice at our house and this recipe looks scrumptious. It’s perfect for this time of year also!
Janell Poulette says
May 27, 2014 at 3:30 pmWe are trying to eat healthier and I think this is a great recipe for us. I love the spices – they look awesome!
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
May 27, 2014 at 4:26 pmI can’t think of anything I like more than well seasoned chicken and a yummy salad. This does look very easy!
Autumn says
May 27, 2014 at 5:38 pmThis looks and sounds SO GOOD! I love that it is gluten free, in addition to being scrumptious and easy to prepare.
Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RD, LDN says
May 27, 2014 at 6:12 pmThis looks so good and easy to make.
Jenn says
May 27, 2014 at 6:18 pmYum! Hubs tried to avoid gluten since he has a sensitivity to it. Thanks for the recipe!
Chelsea says
May 27, 2014 at 6:43 pmI love making my own dressings with a little oil and vinaigrette! So tasty!
Felicia says
May 27, 2014 at 7:09 pmIt looks absolutely delicious! When can we come over?
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
May 27, 2014 at 7:37 pmWay to think on your feet! I love it when an idea strikes just when it’s needed!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
May 27, 2014 at 7:37 pmThat chicken souds delicious1 Sometimes simple recipes are the best ones!
Veronica says
May 27, 2014 at 7:51 pmLooks really easy to make and I am sure It was super delicious. Even better that it is gluten free
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
May 27, 2014 at 8:03 pmOhh, that all looks so yummy and fresh. That Mediterranean Rosemary & Citrus Spice Blend sounds super delish! I love trying new recipes with fun spices.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
May 27, 2014 at 9:07 pmThe Mediterranean Rosemary & Citrus Spice Blend is right up my alley! I love that they are gluten free, too!
Christie says
May 27, 2014 at 9:22 pmThat looks super fresh! I love the ingredients list and that it’s gluten free
mary says
May 27, 2014 at 9:29 pmThis looks amazing. We had a very similar chicken recipe over the holiday
Debbie L. says
May 27, 2014 at 9:41 pmGreat spices makes a dish! Home Appetit is a new company to me – checking them out.
Janeane Davis says
May 28, 2014 at 1:33 amIt is nice when our kids can help make family meals. It helps them to feel special and frown up.
Amanda says
May 28, 2014 at 7:30 amThat sounds really great! Thanks for a wonderful GF recipe
Joyce@MommyTalkShow says
May 28, 2014 at 10:00 amAdded this to my chicken recipes Pinterest board.
Love that your 5 year old helped with dinner.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
May 28, 2014 at 10:00 amSometimes the simplest is the best! Perfection!
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
May 28, 2014 at 10:56 amWe’ve started using EVOO in tons of what we cook, it’s so much healthier than cooking in other oils. I’ve never heard of this brand, I’ll have to give them a look for.
Christina S says
May 28, 2014 at 10:56 amLooks really tasty! Why are you going gluten free because of breastfeeding? And I love that you let your munchkin help sprinkle!
Krystyn says
May 30, 2014 at 12:46 pmMy youngest was super colicky. I had previously cut dairy and it made some improvements, but she was still having tummy issues. I cut the gluten and she was a different baby. I haven’t had her tested yet, but I suspect she has some intolerances (I’m lactose intolerant and have a bad tummy). The ped said we need to wait to do official testing.
Lisa says
May 28, 2014 at 12:04 pmThis looks really good! I love chicken on salad myself – it’s so light and refreshing, but filling!
cam | bibs and baubles says
May 28, 2014 at 4:10 pmHeading over to Home Appetit to look for those spices. They look wonderful!
Ashley M says
May 28, 2014 at 4:49 pmThat looks great. Im sending this to my m-i-l, she has celiac disease and needs more GF options.
Toni says
May 29, 2014 at 2:35 amI love how easy this sounds like it is to make! It sounds delish too!
Debi says
May 29, 2014 at 9:21 amThat looks like fantastic dinner. I love spice rubs because of how it can change up every day ingredients.