The Paleo diet [1], also know as the caveman diet, takes its followers back to a simpler time — a time when humans only ate foods that the Earth gave to them naturally. So, while some may consider this just another modern-day dieting trend, this way of eating has actually been around longer than we have. But before you start picturing yourself heading out to spear fish, remember you don't have to live like a caveman to eat naturally.
Some of your favorite meals, such as pad thai [2] and meatballs [3], can be Paleo if you're mindful when selecting ingredients. Try these scrumptious Paleo chicken recipes to satisfy your taste buds the Stone Age way. Keep in mind, some of these recipes may need minimal substitutions to make them completely Paleo, such as swapping vegetable oil for olive oil [4].
Baked Chicken
Get the recipe: baked chicken [6]
Mexican-Style Chicken
Get the recipe: Mexican-style chicken [7]
Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup
Get the recipe: chicken tortilla-less soup [8]
Brick Chicken With Charred Lemons
Get the recipe: brick chicken with charred lemons [9]
Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Get the recipe: lemon-garlic chicken drumsticks [10]
Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-thyme baked chicken [11]
Lemon and Lavender Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon and lavender chicken [12]
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-herb grilled chicken [13]
Mediterranean Chicken
Get the recipe: mediterranean chicken [14]
Grilled Chicken Breast and Beet and Cherry Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken breast and beet and cherry salad [15]
Greek Lemon Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Get the recipe: Greek lemon chicken and cauliflower rice [16]
Chicken Marsala
Get the recipe: chicken marsala [17]
Caldo de Pollo
Get the recipe: caldo de pollo [18]
Fajita Chicken Kebabs
Get the recipe: fajita chicken kebabs [19]
Slow-Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker green chili chicken soup [20]
Chimichurri Chicken
Get the recipe: chimichurri chicken [21]
Balsamic Peach Chicken Skillet
Get the recipe: balsamic peach chicken skillet [22]
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Get the recipe: baked honey mustard chicken [23]
Chicken Zoodle Soup
Get the recipe: chicken zoodle soup [24]
Slow-Cooker "Roast" Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker "roast" chicken [25]
Chicken Larb Salad With Red Cabbage
Get the recipe: chicken larb salad with red cabbage [26]
Sesame Meatball and Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Get the recipe: sesame meatball and cauliflower rice bowl [27]
Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad [28]
Grilled Nectarine Balsamic Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: grilled nectarine balsamic chicken skewers [29]
Italian-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: Italian-marinated grilled chicken [30]
Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce
Get the recipe: crispy quartered chicken with herb sauce [31]
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Get the recipe: cilantro-lime chicken [32]