Ingredient Substitutions:
🔄 Garlic Herb Goat Cheese → Plain goat cheese + 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
🔄 Greek Yogurt → Sour cream or whipped goat cheese
🔄 Olive Oil → Avocado oil
🔄 White Wine Vinegar → red wine vinegar, Apple cider vinegar, or champagne vinegar
🔄 Lemon Juice → White Wine Vinegar, red wine vinegar, Apple cider vinegar, or champagne vinegar
🔄 Shallot → 1/4 of a small red onion, finely diced
🔄 Garlic Powder → onion powder or fresh garlic
🔄 Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes, Mini Cucumbers → omit and use whatever salad topping you like!
🔄 Baby Arugula → Spring mix
🔄 Shaved Parmesan → Omit!
🔄 Carrots → Parsnips or sweet potatoes, cut into similar thin strips
🔄 Sriracha → Red pepper flakes, harissa, or a dash of hot sauce
🔄 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts → Boneless skinless chicken thighs (juicier!) or thinly sliced pork cutlets
🔄 Panko Bread Crumbs → Crushed cornflakes or regular breadcrumbs
🔄 All-Purpose Flour → Gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornmeal, or almond flour for a lower-carb option
🔄 Paprika → Smoked paprika, chili powder or just omit!
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Yes! Here’s how to prep it in advance:
🔹 Chicken: You can bread the chicken ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few hours before frying.
🔹 Carrots: Roast them ahead and warm them up before serving.
🔹 Salad: Make the dressing ahead, but toss everything together right before serving.