Paleo Grilled Chicken with Cheese
Savor the smoky, juicy perfection of Paleo Grilled Chicken with Cheese—a dairy-free, gluten-free dish that redefines comfort food while keeping it healthy. Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of lemon, this recipe pairs beautifully with a creamy, golden "cheese" sauce made from coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and a dash of turmeric for a vibrant finish. Prepared in just 35 minutes, it's a protein-packed, paleo-friendly meal perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Deliciously indulgent and guilt-free, this grilled chicken recipe is sure to impress your taste buds while staying true to clean eating principles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. This will serve as the marinade and seasoning blend for the chicken.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the dish and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. If you have more time, marinate for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
While waiting for the grill to heat, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, combine nutritional yeast, coconut milk, tapioca starch, mustard powder, and turmeric powder.
Stir the cheese sauce mixture over medium heat until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the grill is hot, place marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving platter. Generously spoon the prepared dairy-free cheese sauce over the grilled chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Grilled Chicken with Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
