Paleo Cheddar Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this Paleo Cheddar Chicken, a wholesome, gluten-free twist on a comfort food classic. Perfectly juicy boneless chicken breasts are coated in a savory blend of almond flour and nutritional yeast, offering a cheesy flavor without any dairy. Infused with aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, every bite is packed with bold, satisfying flavor. Seared to golden perfection in coconut oil before being baked to crispy, tender doneness, this recipe is as quick (ready in just 45 minutes) as it is nutritious. Ideal for those following paleo or low-carb diets, this dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh side salad. A crave-worthy, family-friendly meal that's both healthy and indulgent!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
Step 4
Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is completely coated.
Step 5
Then, dredge the egg-coated chicken breast into the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere and ensure it is fully coated.
Step 6
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Step 8
Sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
Step 9
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 12
Serve hot with your favorite paleo-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (950.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2183.1 |
| Total Fat 110.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 963.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3038.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.1g | |
| Protein 259.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 116.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 362.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2355.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories