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Dairy-Free, Gluten-free Chicken & Waffles

Last Updated May 14, 2019. Published May 8, 2019 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Are you a fan of chicken and waffles, but want or need a gluten-free option? Have you been searching without luck for a waffle recipe that uses almondmilk? Then, this dairy-free, gluten-free chicken and waffles recipe is for you! In it, I use the Silk® Unsweetened Original and the Silk® Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk that I picked up at Walmart to create each part of the dish. Specifically, this dish includes Almond [Butter]milk brined crispy chicken strips, almondmilk waffles, and an almondmilk breakfast sausage gravy. You could use all of the parts for one decadent brunch meal or use each recipe separately as part of several meals throughout the day. 

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Which three recipes are included in this dish?

    1. Dairy-free Waffles
    2. Almond Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
    3. Dairy-free Sausage Gravy 

 

Why create a dairy free & gluten free chicken & waffles recipe?

Cutting dairy and gluten are sometimes essential for feeling like your best self

Some people are allergic to dairy and/or need to eliminate gluten. If you or someone you’re cooking for fall into either of those categories then having some delicious, dairy-free and gluten-free recipes will be important.

Dairy-free, Gluten-free Chicken & Waffles on a white plate topped with sausage gravy 

Some think Southern-inspired recipes need dairy, but they don’t!

In this three-part recipe of sorts, I wanted to showcase almond milk’s versatility by creating a Southern-inspired dairy-free and gluten-free brunch dish. Similar to what I’ve done with other recipes on this site, I had fun challenging myself to make a delicious brunch dish without ingredients that some might assume are key. I mean who would have thought that it was possible to make waffles without milk or butter?

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Silk Almondmilk is for more than just smoothies and shakes

Some people think that Silk Almondmilk is just for smoothies and shakes, but the reality is that it’s a versatile, plant-based ingredient, that can be used in a wide range of dairy-free recipes. Plus, unlike some other better-for-you ingredients, another perk of Silk Almondmilk is that it’s easy to find at a good price at places like Walmart. 

Silk Almondmilk in a cart at Walmart

 

But, how do you make dairy free waffles? 

This recipe is a variation on my standard almond flour waffles recipe. So essentially, it has the same easy steps:

  1. Divide the eggs into yolks and whites
  2. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients (with the exception of the whipped egg whites)
  4. Mix the dry ingredients
  5. Mix the wet and the dry ingredients
  6. Fold in the whipped egg whites gently
  7. Cook the batter in a waffle maker

Two gluten-free Belgium waffles on a plate topped with syrup

 

Are there differences with dairy-free waffles and my other waffle recipe?

Yes. The main difference though is that I’ve omitted milk and butter. Since both of those are important to any waffle recipe, I’ve replaced butter with ghee and milk with almond milk. 

Silk Almondmilk, three eggs, and almond flour

 

This recipe makes 3 gluten-free Belgian waffles. 

I used a Belgian Waffle maker to make this dish. The batter made 3 waffles. Since I paired this with chicken, I opted to have half of a waffle per serving. 

Almond Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Two dairy-free chicken tenders on top of two Belgium waffles

What’s the point of the almond [butter]milk brine?

Brining meat before cooking it, yields a more tender result. It also allows seasoning and flavor to seep into every part of the meat. I made Almond Buttermilk by mixing 1.5 cups of Silk Unsweetened Original Almondmilk with 1.5 tbsp of lemon juice. If you’re out of lemon juice, then you can substitute any acid like plain or apple cider vinegar. 

Silk Almondmilk with the almond milk Chicken brine

 

How does almond milk fit in the gravy?

The gravy in this recipe is essentially a creamy pan sauce, such as the one I made in this cast iron skillet dish. I’m using almond milk to replace heavy cream. To keep this a dairy-free and gluten-free recipe, I also used Xanthan gum as a sauce thickener (in place of cornstarch or flour).

Dairy-free, Gluten-free Chicken & Waffles on a white plate topped with sausage gravy

Dairy-free, Gluten-free Chicken & Waffles

Dairy-free and gluten-free recipes for Chicken & Waffles & gravy using Silk Almondmilk. Includes recipes for almond buttermilk brined chicken tenders, dairy-free waffles, and a breakfast sausage gravy. Can be enjoyed together as one meal or in parts throughout the day. 
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Brining Time: 2 hrs
Ready in: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6
Calories: 689kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

Almond Buttermilk Chicken Tenders - Brine

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts, thin slice
  • 1.5 cups Silk Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar, lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Almond Buttermilk Chicken Tenders - Coating Ingredients

  • 2 Cups pork rinds or almond flour
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt

Dairy Free Waffles

  • 1.25 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 4 tbsp Powdered Monk Fruit Erythritol
  • 1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
  • 3 Eggs, split into yolks and whites
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup salted butter melted, plus extra for cooking

Dairy-free Breakfast Sausage Gravy

  • 3/4 lb breakfast sausage , use a no sugar added sausage and remove casing
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Green Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Silk Almondmilk Unsweetened Original
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum, or 1 tbsp Collagen Peptides
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

For the Almond Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

  • Add all of the ingredients for the brine and the chicken breast to a large plastic bag or bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you are about to cook.
  • Mix all of the coating ingredients in a small bowl
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside
  • Heat olive, avocado, or coconut oil in a large skillet
  • Fry the chicken breasts until they are golden, 6-8 minutes per side

For the Dairy Free Waffles

  • Mix the wet ingredients in a large bowl
  • Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl
  • Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, set aside
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • Preheat your waffle iron
  • Add 3/4 cups of the waffle batter to your machine
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the smoke stops rising from the waffle maker

For the Breakfast Sausage Gravy

  • Heat a medium sized saucepan to medium high heat
  • Brown the breakfast sausage
  • Add green onions, garlic cloves and olive oil and sauté until tender
  • Add almond milk and Xanthan Gum and remove from the heat
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Details

Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 2177mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 3.1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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