The Best Paleo Chicken Recipes - My Natural Family (2024)

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Our family eats chicken about 2-3 times a week for dinner. It's basically a staple in our diet. That's why these Paleo chicken recipes are so helpful. I need a lot of different chicken recipes to sustain that many meals. Face it - we all get tired of eating the same thing over and over.

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Chicken is so versatile. You can grill it, broil it, fry it or cook it in the instant pot *, the crock pot, or even an air fryer * or sous vide. I'm sure you can probably think of additional ways to cook chicken also.

Because chicken has both dark meat and white meat it can have so many different flavors and textures too. Chicken has a fairly mild flavor so that makes it ideal for many different recipes.

I can't think of a nationality that doesn't cook with chicken either. I think it's probably the most versatile protein there is. Just look at the recipes below and see how versatile chicken is.

I like chicken because it's relatively inexpensive and it is relatively low in fat. It's a win-win-win food. I hope you love these recipes as much as I do. Enjoy!

Here are some of my favorites from my blog -

  • Creamy, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Thighs Recipe {Video}

    90 minutes

This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog for a good reason. It's easy to get started by putting some ingredients in an oven-safe dish. Then all you have to do is wait for it to get tender and for a delicious sauce to basically make itself.

The sun-dried tomatoes give it a deep, rich flavor that pairs nicely with the creamy coconut milk * sauce. It tastes and looks a lot harder to make than it is and is a good choice for a comfort food for anyone on almost any diet.

I love to pair it with something to soak up the cream sauce, like mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower, or zucchini noodles.

This is one of my children's favorite recipes! They love the battered and pan-fried pieces of chicken breasts on their own and I love how they are coated with arrowroot flour *. It's a good hack I think everyone should use, no matter what diet they are on.

The other hack in this recipe is using balsamic vinegar instead of soy sauce. It gives the sauce a tangy, sweet flavor without using soy sauce or coconut aminos * (although you could substitute coconut aminos * - I really do prefer the balsamic vinegar). It pairs really nicely with cauliflower rice.

  • Paleo Chicken Fajita Salad with Vinaigrette Recipe

    50 minutes

This is a very versatile recipe and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. My husband loves to cook just the chicken tenders with the sauce on their own paired with his favorite carb, onions and peppers. You can also mix it up by making them actual fajitas or it really is good on its own as a chicken salad in a bowl as written.

The marinade and vinaigrette is what makes this recipe so good! It has lime juice, garlic, cilantro, honey, Real salt *, olive oil and a few other ingredients that go together so well. You'll want to make extra sauce!

  • Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

    265 minutes

This is one of my favorite make-ahead freezer meals. It saves a lot of time and money because the main ingredients are simple and affordable - chicken thighs, onion, pepper, and zucchini.

What makes it special is the sauce that it simmers in all day in the slow cooker. It makes the thighs extra tender and flavorful without drying them out.

What I like to do is make a double batch so there are lots of leftovers then freeze the leftovers in individual freezer containers so I can pull it out of the freezer in the future for a quick, easy, healthy meal!

  • Maple Roasted Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe

    75 minutes

I love how you can cook the entire meal in one pan. I also love how the sweet potatoes soak up the delicious sauce. It tastes like fall but I love it all year-round.

It only has a few main ingredients - skinless chicken thighs, carrots, onion, and sweet potato. But those simple, affordable ingredients taste completely different with a maple syrup *, lemon juice, rosemary, and cinnamon glaze.

More Paleo Chicken Recipes

  • Rosemary Peach Balsamic Chicken Recipe
  • Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
  • Almond Flour Pizza Recipe With Chicken and Thai-Inspired Toppings
  • Paleo Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe
  • Honey Lime Sesame Paleo Wings Recipe
  • Healthy Asparagus Chicken Artichoke Salad Recipe
  • The Best Ever Healthy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
  • Paleo Alfredo Sauce Chicken Bake Recipe
  • Caribbean Paleo Jerk Chicken Recipe
  • Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe
  • Gluten-Free Coconut Chicken Tenders Recipe with Blackberry Dipping Sauce
  • Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Mediterranean Paleo Grilled Chicken Recipe + Spiced Creamy Sauce
  • Paleo Orange Chicken Recipe
  • Lemon Garlic Herb Paleo Roast Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Rebecca Baron
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
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Check out this list of the best Paleo chicken recipes from my blog!

Ingredients

  • chicken

Instructions

  1. Pick out a few to try today!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200

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The Best Paleo Chicken Recipes - My Natural Family (2024)

FAQs

Is chicken paleo? ›

You can eat a variety of whole, unprocessed foods on the paleo diet. This includes: Meat: Beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork, and others. Fish and seafood: salmon, trout, haddock, shrimp, shellfish, etc (choose wild-caught if you can)

How to cook chicken for healthy eating? ›

Choosing healthy, lower heat cooking methods, including poaching, steaming, boiling, or roasting at moderate temperatures, may help minimize these risks while preserving the chicken's nutritional value. National Library of Medicine. Daily fried chicken serving linked to 13% higher risk of death.

Are eggs OK for paleo? ›

A modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds. These are foods that in the past people could get by hunting and gathering. It doesn't include foods that became more common when small-scale farming began about 10,000 years ago.

What does piccata mean? ›

Piccata, though, is an Italian word meaning larded. It seems to be a translation of the French word pique (sharp, as in piquant). When used in a reference to a way of preparing food (particularly meat or fish) it means sliced and sauteed in a sauce containing lemon, butter, and spices.

What is chaco chicken? ›

Chaco Chicken was a major producer of chicken products for fast food restaurants featured in The X-Files. The company was founded by Walter Chaco.

What gives chicken the most flavor? ›

Use a brine

Brining your chicken is a foolproof way to not only add flavour to your roast but also to ensure you don't overcook the meat. Essentially a mix of salt, sugar and water, we love adding herbs, garlic or whole spices such as fennel and cumin to flavour the brine.

How do chefs get chicken so tender? ›

Low and slow cooking methods like braising, stewing, or smoking are most effective when trying to create tender, succulent chicken.

What is the healthiest tastiest way to cook chicken? ›

Choose chicken without the skin for less saturated fat and cholesterol. Healthy preparation options include broiling, baking, roasting, steaming, or grilling foods.

What is the healthiest form of eating chicken? ›

Stir-frying is one of the healthiest ways to cook chicken. Stir-fried lean, skinless chicken breast has the lowest fat content and is a great source of a vitamin called niacin. It has high levels of unsaturated (generally good) fats and the lowest levels of saturated (generally bad) fats.

Can I eat chicken everyday and be healthy? ›

Chicken is a healthy food (as long as it's poached, baked or grilled), but that doesn't mean you should eat it every single day. As both dietitians have explained, eating a wide variety of foods is the best way to give your body the nutrients it needs.

What meats are paleo? ›

Beef, chicken, turkey, and pork can all be on your shopping list. If possible, opt for grass-fed and organic cuts. And then there's fish and seafood such as salmon, mackerel, tilapia, and shrimp – whatever you like! Reach for wild-caught, if available.

Can you eat rotisserie chicken on paleo? ›

Rotisserie chickens that you can buy already made at the grocery store are great, but they can have seasonings and additives that are not paleo-friendly. Making your own chicken at home helps ensure that you have quality proteins and fresh ingredients.

Is the paleo diet inflammatory? ›

Both paleo and keto diets have anti-inflammatory properties but work differently in managing inflammation and related health conditions. The paleo diet is better for managing autoimmune diseases, while the keto diet is better for managing diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

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