During Whole30 [1] there are certain foods that become easy go-tos [2]. Because you are eliminating so many things — grains, wheat, white starches, alcohol, dairy, and legumes — you need to have recipes that can be executed in a pinch, especially if you don't have time to hardcore prep.
Chicken is one of those things that can be dressed up pretty easily, baked in bulk for easy meal execution, and even baked directly from frozen for those nights when you totally forgot to take something out before you went to work (we've all been there and done that). It can be the star of the show or just an additive. And it can be prepared with so many things — from freshly squeezed citrus juices to some clarified butter and mint, you can have a pretty tasty meal without hassle and stress.
Check out some of these chicken meals for some inspiration.
Easy Roasted Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: easy roasted chicken breast [3]
Lemon-Garlic Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-garlic chicken [4]
Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad [5]
Chicken Tortilla-less Soup
Get the recipe: chicken tortilla-less soup [6]
Whole30 Pesto Chicken Pasta With Zucchini Noodles
Get the recipe: whole30 pesto chicken pasta with zucchini noodles [7]
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Get the recipe: spaghetti squash pad thai [8] (just add grilled chicken)
Slow-Cooker Paleo Chicken Pho With Zoodles
Get the recipe: slow-cooker paleo chicken pho with zoodles [9]
Whole30 Cranberry Chicken
Get the recipe: whole30 cranberry chicken [10]
Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: balsamic grilled chicken with caprese salad [11]
Kale and Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: kale and chicken salad [12]
Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce
Get the recipe: crispy quartered chicken with herb sauce [13]
Greek Oven-Roasted Chicken
Get the recipe: Greek oven-roasted chicken [14]
Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Get the recipe: instant pot butter chicken [15]
Sheet Pan Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower
Get the recipe: sheet pan tandoori chicken and cauliflower [16]
Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken
Get the recipe: creamy tomato artichoke chicken [17]
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Get the recipe: instant pot chicken cacciatore [18]
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Get the recipe: sweet and sour chicken [19]
Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Get the recipe: instant pot creamy Tuscan chicken [20]
Grilled Greek Souvlaki Chicken Wings
Get the recipe: grilled Greek souvlaki chicken wings [21]
Chicken Soup With Kale, Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Get the recipe: chicken soup with kale, sausage and sweet potatoes [22]