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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Paleo Chicken Recipes

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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

Keywords: paleo

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

FAQs

What is cashew chicken sauce made of? ›

Here's how I make Cashew Chicken! First make the yummy sauce, which will eventually cook in the pan with all the ingredients. Mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. A grand, sweet, sour combo!

Is chicken part of 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)

What is a good substitute for hoisin sauce? ›

Thai chili sauce and oyster sauce together are a particularly good substitute for hoisin sauce, especially when you add a little garlic powder and Chinese five spice to the mix.

What is the difference between kung pao chicken and cashew chicken? ›

Unlike another nutty stir-fry favorite, Kung Pao Chicken (which is cooked with chillies and roasted peanuts), cashew chicken (also called chicken with cashew nuts) has a mild, lightly sweet brown sauce, the perfect complement to roasted cashews.

Why are chickpeas not paleo? ›

Legumes are members of a large family of plants that have a seed or pod. This category includes all beans, peas, lentils, tofu and other soy foods, and peanuts. This also includes peanut butter and soy sauce. Legumes are not allowed on paleo because of their high content of lectins and phytic acid.

Why are peanuts not paleo? ›

Grains (including whole grains and those that are gluten-free), dairy, and legumes are banned from the paleo diet. That means no peanut butter or peanuts because followers of the paleo diet consider peanuts a legume rather than a nut.

How do chefs get chicken so tender? ›

It is very important to marinate chicken whenever you plan to cook with high, direct heat such as grilling or pan searing, as these techniques tend to dry out the meat as it cooks. A marinade is an acidic solution that gets a head start on breaking down the structure of a protein before it is cooked.

What makes chicken taste the best? ›

Here are 7 tricks to make chicken breasts taste better and even totally delicious.
  1. Cook them right. Most people get scared and overcook chicken breasts, cooking out all the moisture and leaving them tough and dry. ...
  2. Marinate them. ...
  3. Cut them thin. ...
  4. Fry them. ...
  5. Stuff them. ...
  6. Shred them. ...
  7. Use the right pan.

What is the secret to juicy chicken? ›

Soak them in a solution of salt and water for about 30 minutes to an hour. This helps the chicken retain moisture during the baking process, resulting in juicier and more tender meat. Marinate the chicken breasts in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and acidic ingredients like yogurt or citrus juice.

What does cashew chicken taste like? ›

Cashew chicken is simply a stir fry of chicken and cashews with a sauce that's got a salty-sweet flavour profile.

What is cashew cream made of? ›

Cashew cream is a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream and coconut milk. It's made by soaking then blending raw cashews with water until smooth. It can be used to add creaminess to pastas and soups, make ganache for desserts, or as a thick and creamy base for salad dressings or overnight oats.

What is cashew Flavour? ›

Cashews have a sweet taste and are creamy in texture.

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