39 Mouth-Watering Paleo Chicken Breast Recipes (2024)

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In 2014, chicken became the most popular meat in the US, finally beating out beef. And the most popular cut of chicken is the breast.

So in honor of this highly popular cut of meat, we’ve put together this giant list of Paleo chicken breast recipes. From dicing it to pan searing it to making it into “sandwiches”, there’s a lot of variety!

And if you’re interested in just how healthy chicken is, check out our article here.

Top 10 Paleo Chicken Breast Recipes

1. Honey/Garlic/Rosemary Glazed Chicken Breasts

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The secret to this delicious Paleo chicken breast recipe is the amazing glaze that is made in the microwave and could not be easier! (Photo credit: Peter of Strictly Paleoish.)

Ingredients: chicken breasts, olive oil, honey, dried rosemary, balsamic vinegar, crushed black pepper, sea salt, minced garlic.

2. Pan Seared Chicken Breast Stuffed With Brie (Primal)

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If you’re OK eating Primal, this is going to be your new favorite chicken breast recipe. Including brie, walnut oil, tarragon and mustard, this recipe has a certain French flair that is too good not to try! (Photo credit: Josh from Slim Palate.)

Ingredients: chicken, Brie cheese, fresh basil, walnut oil (or olive oil), fresh tarragon, stone ground brown mustard, pepper, garlic, toothpicks.

3. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts

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In addition to the amazing idea to wrap chicken in bacon (!!) the Paleo-friendly filling in these chicken breasts is to die for – artichoke hearts, pine nuts, water chestnuts, the list goes on! This one is not to be missed! (Photo credit: Sonia, aka The Healthy Foodie.)

Ingredients: chicken breasts, Himalayan or unrefined salt, organic sugar-free bacon, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic clove, fresh rosemary, fresh cracked pepper, smoked paprika.

4. Garlic Jalapeno Chicken Saute

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Here’s a beautifully simple recipe that’s full of flavor! All you need is some garlic and some jalapenos, and of course, the chicken (which you should dice into very small pieces).

Ingredients: chicken breast, jalapenos, garlic, coconut oil, salt, and pepper.

5. Easy Paleo Chicken Pepper Stir-fry

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This is a quick and easy recipe that is very delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients: bell peppers, chicken breasts, coconut aminos, chili powder, salt and, pepper, and coconut oil.

6. Paleo Chicken Parmesan

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Here’s an awesome dairy-free version of chicken parmesan that uses healthy almond meal to ‘bread’ the chicken. (Photo credit: Cassy Joy of Fed & Fit.)

Ingredients: chicken breast halves, almond meal, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, eggs, tomatoes, yellow onions, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red wine, fresh basil leaves, zucchini.

7. Fig and Chevre Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Primal)

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A bit on the elaborate side, if you are in the mood for a fancy dinner at home, you must try these stuffed chicken breasts that have fig, goat cheese (optional if you don’t eat Primal) and other delightful ingredients such as pistachios and Herbes de Provence! (Photo credit: Jan from Jan’s Sushi Bar.)

8. Paleo Spicy Mustard Crockpot Chicken

I usually think of the crock pot as an option for soups and stews, but Vanessa drops in whole chicken breasts with a great sauce blend for super succulent and delicious results.

Ingredients: chicken breast, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper, chicken broth, honey, Dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, Paleo chili garlic sauce (jalapeños, garlic cloves, sea salt, rice vinegar, coconut sugar).

9. Ginger Chicken with Broccoli

If you’re in the mood for a taste of Asian fusion, try Brent and Heather’s delicious ginger chicken. The sesame oil, rice vinegar and coconut aminos make for an amazing flavor combination that is not so subtle, thankfully!

Ingredients: chicken breast, eggs, coconut flour, coconut oil, white pepper, sea salt, coconut aminos, chicken broth, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, minged ginger, scallion, broccoli, arrowroot flour, cold water, sesame oil.

10. Hawaiian Chickwich

This is a Hawaii-inspired sandwich where the chicken breast is actually the sandwich bun! This includes everyone’s favorite – bacon – plus pineapple which is a nice element of sweetness to balance all that savory.

Ingredients: chicken breast, bacon, pineapple, tomato, mayonnaise (be sure to use a Paleo-friendly mayo), salt and pepper.

Our Paleo Chicken Breast Recipes

Coconut Chicken Curry

Ingredients: chicken breasts, ghee, coconut milk, chicken broth, carrots, celery, tomatoes, curry powder, ginger, cilantro, garlic, salt.

Chicken Breast with Olive Tapenade

Ingredients: chicken breast, garlic cloves, olive tapenade, coconut oil.

Ingredients: bacon, chicken breast, olive oil.

More Mouth-Watering Paleo Chicken Breast Recipes

1. Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

2. Garlic Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe

3. Chicken Shawarma with Tahini Sauce

4. Bacon Wrapped Tahini and Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts

5. Smoked & Stuffed Apple Cherry Chicken Breast

6. Smoked Fruit & Pistachio Stuffed Chicken

7. Almond Strawberry Stuffed Chicken Breast

8. Stuffed Chicken Breast

9. Paleo Chicken Piccata

10. Chicken, Fig and Prosciutto Rolls

11. Chicken Alfredo – Paleo style!

12. Blueberry Glazed Chicken

13. Bacon-Wrapped Honey Mustard Chicken Strips

14. Greek Inspired Crockpot Stuffed Chicken Breasts

15. Paleo Chicken Pesto Salad

16. Double-Pork Stuffed Chicken Breasts

17. Paleo Chicken Fingers or Tenders

18. Skinny Buffalo Chicken Strips

19. Nut-Free Schnitzel

20. Grain-Free Chicken Parmesan (Primal)

21. Chicken Puttanesca

22. Spice Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon Slices

23. Middle World’s Moistest Chicken

24. Smoked Crusted Orange Chicken

25. Grilled Tandoori Chicken

26. Chicken Cordon-Bacon

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FAQs

How to cook chicken breast without overcooking? ›

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F, place the chicken breast on a tin foil lined sheet tray, and bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes. The key to not overcooking the chicken breast is to take its temperature using a digital probe thermometer that can stay in the oven during the cooking process.

What is the secret to moist chicken breast? ›

Brines and marinades help tenderize the meat by bringing more moisture in the protein. With that extra moisture, you lose less when you cook. The simplest way to do this is with a dry brine — unwrap the chicken breasts, salt them on both sides and let them sit in the fridge for at least an hour.

How to cook chicken breasts so they are moist and tender? ›

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts. ...
  2. Heat the pan. ...
  3. Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ...
  4. Flip the chicken breasts. ...
  5. Turn the heat down to low. ...
  6. Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ...
  7. Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes. ...
  8. Remove lid and take temperature.

How long to cook chicken breasts in water? ›

How Long to Boil Chicken
  1. Thinner chicken breast cutlets are ready in about 8 minutes.
  2. Larger chicken breasts can take up to 15 minutes.
  3. Large bone-in chicken breasts will take about 20 minutes.

Should you rinse chicken breast before cooking? ›

"Washing can spread germs from the chicken to other food or utensils in the kitchen." We didn't mean to get you all hot about not washing your chicken! But it's true: kill germs by cooking chicken thoroughly, not washing it. You shouldn't wash any poultry, meat, or eggs before cooking.

What can I add to chicken breast to make it taste better? ›

Add a touch of spice to your chicken breast by combining paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic and olive oil to create a paste. Then cover your chicken breast with the paste and pat down to secure.

How much water do you put in raw chicken breast? ›

Water Content of Meat & Poultry
Product NamePercentage Water RawPercentage Water Cooked
White meat chicken, with skin69%61%
Dark meat chicken, with skin66%59%
Ground beef, 85% lean64%60%
Ground beef, 73% lean56%55%
3 more rows
Aug 6, 2013

Do they fill chicken breast with water? ›

Markets and producers often add salt water to chicken (injecting it in some cases) to increase the weight and therefore the profit. (Salt water is quite cheap and if it's sold at the price charged for chicken, the profit is excellent.) Laws allow chicken injected with salt water to be sold as “natural.”

What is the best way to cook chicken breast without drying it out? ›

Make sure your chicken breast is well-seasoned before adding it to the pan. Cook each side evenly until brown. Once done, bake the chicken breast in a pre-heated oven until juices run clear. The crispy skin from the sear will help keep juices intact while baking cooks the insides through without drying them out.

Does chicken breast get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Most whole chickens become fully tender in about one hour on medium-low heat. Yes, chicken breast will get softer the longer you cook it, as long as it is cooked at a low enough temperature to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.

Should I cover chicken breast with foil when baking? ›

When chicken is covered while baking, it traps steam and moisture within the dish, resulting in juicier results. The covering helps prevent excessive evaporation and keeps the chicken moist throughout the cooking process. Preventing dryness. Chicken tends to dry out more quickly when exposed to direct heat.

How do you make chicken tender and not tough? ›

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

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