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12 Paleo-Approved Chicken Ideas To Add To Your Dinner Rotation

None of them are boring — swear.

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a skillet of with chicken fajitas filled with peppers and onions
PARKER FEIERBACH

If you're going to stick to your diet, you need to make sure your food tastes good. These paleo-approved chicken recipes prove there's more to the diet than grilled chicken...though we've got a great classic recipe for that, too. For more paleo recipes, check out these paleo desserts and paleo breakfasts.

1

Chicken Fajitas

chicken fajitas
PARKER FEIERBACH

Chicken and veggies never looked so good. Instead of tortillas, serve with a paleo-approved carb, like mashed sweet potatoes or cauliflower.

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Garlicky Greek Chicken

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Chelsea Lupkin

This dish is full of garlicky goodness.

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3

Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Ethan Calabrese

Fruity salsa brightens up this simple grilled chicken.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Primavera Stuffed Chicken

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Ethan Calabrese

We're obsessed with this method of making chicken...if you're doing no dairy, pass on the mozz, though!

Get the recipe from Delish.

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5

Peach Balsamic Chicken

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Chelsea Lupkin

All you need is peaches to summer-ize your favorite weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe from Delish.

6

Maple Chicken & Carrots

maple chicken carrots
Chelsea Lupkin

Beautiful things happen when you branch out from maple bacon.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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7

Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Rice Bowls

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Karly Campbell

Because a diet without Mexican food is one we can't stick to.

Get the recipe from Delish.

8

One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus

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Chelsea Lupkin

Easy and healthy? Count us in.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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9

Grilled Chicken

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Jillian Guyette

Get grilling!

Get the recipe from Delish.

10

Classic Chicken Salad

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Chelsea Lupkin

Sometimes you can't beat a classic. Just make sure to use a paleo mayo, like this Primal Kitchen option.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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11

Italian Chicken Skillet

italian chicken skillet
Ethan Calabrese

Customize this versatile skillet with your favorite vegetables!

Get the recipe from Delish.

12

Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini

balsamic grilled chicken and zucchini recipe
Judy Kim

The honey-balsamic glaze on this chicken gives it a sweet and tangy flavor you'll go crazy for.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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