Winner! Winner! Delicious Whole30 Chicken Dinners . . . or Lunches

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

During Whole30 there are certain foods that become easy go-tos. 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
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easy Roasted Chicken Breast

Lemon-Garlic Chicken
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Lemon-Garlic Chicken

Get the recipe: lemon-garlic chicken

Grilled Chicken Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nancy Einhart

Grilled Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad

Chicken Tortilla-less Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

Whole30 Pesto Chicken Pasta With Zucchini Noodles
Avocado Pesto

Whole30 Pesto Chicken Pasta With Zucchini Noodles

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Get the recipe: spaghetti squash pad thai (just add grilled chicken)

Whole30 Cranberry Chicken
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Whole30 Cranberry Chicken

Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad

Kale and Chicken Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Kale and Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: kale and chicken salad

Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce
Alexandra's Kitchen

Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce

Greek Oven-Roasted Chicken
Supergolden Bakes

Greek Oven-Roasted Chicken

Instant Pot Butter Chicken
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken
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Creamy Tomato Artichoke Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Sweet and Sour Chicken
40 Aprons

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Get the recipe: sweet and sour chicken

Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Grilled Greek Souvlaki Chicken Wings
Tasty Yummies

Grilled Greek Souvlaki Chicken Wings

Chicken Soup With Kale, Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Fresh Tart

Chicken Soup With Kale, Sausage and Sweet Potatoes