Looking for easy to make chicken recipes on the whole 30 diet? Here is a collection of 20 whole 30 approved chicken recipes for your meal plan this week!
While I’ve never done Whole 30 and don’t follow the plan religiously, I do try to eat high protein meals made with whole foods and minimal added sugar. As a result, I am always looking up new whole 30 recipes. In case you’re on the same page, here are 20 Whole 30 Chicken Recipes for you to try! Whether you are following the program strictly, or just want to try and eat more whole ingredients, these recipes are great to add to your meal plan.
What Is Whole 30?
The rules of the Whole30 program are fairly simple: no added sugars, no alcohol, no grains, no legumes, no dairy. While simple, it’s also quite difficult if you aren’t in a good habit of checking your ingredient labels. Eliminating those foods for 30 days, then slowly reintroducing them one by one, can help you find any intolerances and create healthier eating habits overall. Some easy switches to things if you are having a hard time are these:
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
- Use zucchini noodles or zoodles instead of traditional pasta
- Use cauliflower rice instead of rice or any other grain
- Coconut milk is great to replace your usual dairy milk or cream
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the healthiest way to cook chicken breast?
It really depends on who you ask, but as long as you are using whole ingredients and not deep-frying it, your chicken won’t have much in added calories or fat.
Can you use clarified butter on whole30?
Yes, clarified butter or ghee is essentially dairy-free since the milk solids have been rendered out.
Can you cook chicken without oil?
If you’re grilling the chicken, you can get away without using oil, or if you have a really good nonstick pan. But using some sort of oil is usually needed to coat the chicken in seasoning, or make sure it doesn’t stick to the pan.
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20 Whole 30 Chicken Recipes
Sheet Pan Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken
50 minutes
Sheet pan Lebanese shish tawook chicken is marinated in lemon and garlic then baked in the oven until golden brown. This recipe is ideal for salads, pitas, rice and more.
Try: Sheet Pan Lebanese Shish Tawook Chicken Pin
One Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli
35 minutes
An easy one pan chicken dinner recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brushed with dijon mustard and roasted with broccoli.
Try: One Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli Pin
Spicy Chicken Sauté with Jalapeño
25 minutes
Tender chicken breast cubes are sautéed with garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Thinly sliced jalapeños add a spicy kick that mellows when cooked.
Try: Spicy Chicken Sauté with Jalapeño Pin
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
32 minutes
This easy and versatile lemon garlic marinade is ideal for grilling or broiling meat and vegetable kabobs any time of the year.
Try: Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs Pin
Chicken and Acorn Squash Sheet Pan Dinner
50 minutes
Chicken and acorn squash are sprinkled with cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil then roasted until golden brown. This simple sheet pan dinner recipe is perfect for busy week nights!
Try: Chicken and Acorn Squash Sheet Pan Dinner Pin
Rosemary Chicken Breasts
20 minutes
Garlic and lemon not only make this rosemary chicken breast recipe tasty but also packs 30 g of protein per 218 calorie serving.
Try: Rosemary Chicken Breasts Pin
Chicken Tawook Salad
15 minutes
This satisfying chicken salad is made with tender breast meat marinaded in a lemon, garlic vinaigrette then served over a fragrant Lebanese salad.
Try: Chicken Tawook Salad Pin
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa
25 minutes
Tender chicken breasts are grilled until juicy then topped with a bright and flavorful fresh tomato basil salsa. This easy grilled dinner recipe is low carb, high protein and naturally gluten free!
Try: Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa Pin
Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken
44 minutes
These Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and za’atar.
Try: Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken Pin
Asian Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets
45 minutes
Chicken and vegetables are drizzled with a sesame ginger sauce and cooked in a tightly packed foil pouch to ensure tender, juicy chicken and flavorful veggies every time. An easy, gluten free Asian dinner recipe!
Try: Asian Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets Pin
Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken
1 hour 10 minutes
Chicken breasts are brushed with a homemade lemon pepper rub then baked until golden and crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside.
Try: Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Pin
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables
45 minutes
This Greek-inspired sheet pan dinner recipe is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, potatoes, peppers, onions, and hearty eggplant roasted in garlic, olive oil, and oregano. It's the easiest no-mess dinner recipe the whole family will love!
Try: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables Pin
Shish Tawook Chicken
17 minutes
Shish tawook, a traditional Lebanese dish, becomes juicy and tender from a simple marinade of fresh lemon juice and garlic.
Try: Shish Tawook Chicken Pin
Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears
55 minutes
Chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and pears are tossed with cinnamon, garlic, and olive oil then roasted until tender, caramelized, and golden brown. It's the ultimate family-friendly sheet pan chicken dinner recipe.
Try: Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears Pin
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Potatoes
4 hours 10 minutes
A healthy version of the ballpark classic, sausage and peppers, I’ve added in lean chicken breast, hearty potatoes and plenty of peppers and onions in this easy slow cooker dinner recipe.
Try: Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Potatoes Pin
Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes
40 minutes
Chicken and potatoes are seasoned with lemon and rosemary then roasted until crispy in this easy and delicious one sheet pan dinner recipe.
Try: Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes Pin
Paleo Baked Chicken Tenders with Sriracha Ketchup
40 minutes
Naturally gluten free and paleo, these crispy, oven-baked chicken tenders are made with almond meal. No oil or butter required!
Try: Paleo Baked Chicken Tenders with Sriracha Ketchup 
Slow Cooker Caldo de Pollo
4 hours 10 minutes
Loaded with plenty of flavor and very easy to make, my Slow Cooker Caldo de Pollo is a quick, weekday version of the Mexican comfort food classic.
Try: Slow Cooker Caldo de Pollo Pin
Orange Chicken Lettuce Cups
17 minutes
A healthy spin on the popular Chinese takeout dish, you're going to love this fresh and flavorful recipe. Ideal for a light dinner or appetizer!
Try: Orange Chicken Lettuce Cups Pin
Chicken Soup with Delicata Squash and Kale
52 minutes
This chicken soup with delicata squash and kale is a fabulous way to incorporate nutritious ingredients into your family's diet, but it is also a very economical way to serve a crowd.
Try: Chicken Soup with Delicata Squash and Kale Pin
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