A paleo diet works well when it comes to weight loss as it is low-carb and gluten-free. But the paleo diet doesn’t mean that you have to always eat tasteless food. The paleo ground chicken recipes are the easiest and most healthy recipes, and it is completely protein-packed. If you are on a paleo diet, then here are the 5 paleo ground chicken recipes that you should try in your kitchen.
5 Paleo Ground Chicken Recipes:
Paleo Pesto Chicken Meatballs
This pesto chicken meatball is both a paleo and keto diet recipe, and this is an easy and healthy recipe. You can consider this recipe for the weeknight dinner, as the dinner is loaded with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of raw walnuts or pine nuts
- 3 clove garlic
- 4 oz fresh basil leaves
- ½ tbsp. light flavored olive or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
- ½ tbsp. of sea salt
- ¼ tbsp. of black pepper
- 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast
For meatballs;
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Pesto (1/4 cup and 2 tbsp)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup of blanched almond flavor
- 2 tbsp of Italian seasoning
- ½ tbsp. of sea salt
- 1/8 tbsp of black pepper
Cooking Method:
- In a blender add walnuts or pine nuts, garlic, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and nutritional yeast. Blend it well until it becomes a smooth paste
- For the meatballs preheat the oven to 4250 and on a baking sheet drizzle some cooking oil
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pesto, egg, almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Combine both the paste and grounded chicken together
- Now make the ingredients into round meatballs
- Place the meatballs in the baking sheet and bake it for 15 to 18 minutes
- Now serve this with cooked spaghetti or rice or noodles
Spicy Chicken Patties
The chicken patties are an easy recipe and you can prepare them for the breakfast. You can prepare this in less than 30 minutes with a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium grated and squeezed zucchini (without moisture)
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¾ tbsp. of kosher salt
- ½ tbsp. of black pepper
- ¼ tbsp. of onion powder
- ¼ tbsp. of cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp. of canola oil
Cooking Method:
- Except for oil, combine all the ingredients well
- Form the ingredients into small patties which should be 1 ½ inch wide
- In a skillet, heat oil in a medium flame
- Add the patties and cook them under medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Then flip it over and cook the other side for 4 to 5 minutes
- Enjoy the patties with honey mustard, Creamy Dijon, or Greek Yogurt
Chicken Avocado Burger
The chicken Avocado burger is a super healthy and delicious recipe, and using simple ingredients you can make this burger in a few minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large avocado cut into chunks
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 1/3 cup panko crumbs or Almond meal
- 1 minced Jalapeno or poblano (Optional)
- ½ tbsp. of salt
- ¼ tbsp. of pepper
Cooking Method:
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and combine well
- Now form the ingredients into the patties form
- In an indoor or outdoor grill pan, grill the patties for 4 to 5 minutes under a medium heat
- Make sure that the chicken is cooked well
- Now, serve this patty with a burger and add veggies as per your wish
Ground Chicken Taco Salad
The taco salad is a low-carb and whole30 friendly recipe, and this will be the flavorful recipe. You can store this taco in the fridge for up to 5 days and use it with your favorite salads.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp of cumin
- 1 tbsp of chili powder
- ½ tbsp. of ground coriander
- ½ tbsp. of onion powder
- ½ tbsp. of garlic powder
- ½ tbsp. of oregano
- 1/8 tbsp of chipotle chili powder
- 1 tbsp of avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¾ tbsp. of fine sea salt
- ¼ cup of chicken broth
- 1 tbsp of lime juice
Cooking Method:
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin powder, chili powder, onion powder, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, and chipotle chili powder
- In a large skillet heat oil over a medium flame
- Now add the ground chicken with a spatula and add salt
- Stir it occasionally until the mixture turned brown and the moisture should evaporate completely. This will take about 5 minutes
- Now, add the spice mixture and mix it well till the mixture gets coated on the ground chicken
- Add the chicken broth and lime juice
- Sauté well until the spice gets coated with the chicken and the moisture should reduce a bit
- Serve it hot and enjoy
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
The chicken piccata meatballs are a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, and it is rich in bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- 1 zest of a medium lemon
- ¼ cup of chopped parsley
- ½ tbsp. of salt
- ½ tbsp. of black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¾ cup of almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
For the sauce;
- 4 tbsp of butter
- 2 finely minced garlic clove
- 1 tbsp of arrowroot powder
- 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp of capers
Cooking Method:
- In a medium bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients and combine them well
- Now, roll the chicken mixture into balls
- In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium heat and add meatballs, cook it for 6 to 8 minutes
- Flip it over and cook it well until the meatballs get brown on both sides
- For the sauce, add butter and garlic and sauté well in a skillet
- In a separate bowl, add arrowroot powder and chicken broth, mix it well. Add the mixture to the skillet
- Then add lemon juice and caper, and mix it well for 2 to 3 minutes
- Add meatballs and cook for 5 minutes
- Make sure the meatballs got coated with sauce and sprinkle some parsley
