Whole30 Cheddar Chicken
Craving a crispy, flavorful chicken dish that’s Whole30-approved? This Whole30 Cheddar Chicken is a healthy twist on a comfort food classic, made without dairy or processed ingredients. Coated in a crunchy blend of nutritional yeast, almond flour, and savory spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, this recipe gets its "cheddar-like" flavor from the cheesy undertones of nutritional yeast. The chicken breasts are baked to golden perfection with a light spray of olive oil, ensuring a tender, juicy interior and a crisp exterior. Ready in just 40 minutes, this paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with roasted veggies or a fresh green salad. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, combine the nutritional yeast, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut milk until well combined.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dip each chicken breast first in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off.
Press the chicken into the nutritional yeast mixture, ensuring each side is well coated.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to help with browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 3007 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 238.9 g | 478% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*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.
