Paleo BBQ Chicken Pizza

Sauce
The spices can be adjusted as desired, depending on if you what a sweeter or spicier taste
This recipe is a milder version, so bring on the extra seasoning.  Adding extra seasoning, will also help offset the "tomato" flavor.

1 6 oz can organic tomato paste
1 1/2 of the 6 oz can filled of water, 9oz
1/3 molasses
2 Tbsp cup raw honey
1 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Starting here, any of these can be adjusted for your taste as you cook it-

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp-1 tbsp. chili powder (again up to you)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1-2 tbsp. liquid smoke (hickory works well)
1/2 tsp black pepper or more as you cook it
Optional- Several dashes of hot sauce

Heat all ingredients in a sauce pan stirring frequently for about 15 minutes on medium low, adjust seasoning as needed

Optional- For a sweeter taste add any sweetener that you allow in your kitchen, a few pinches of raw sugar for example

Crust

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of coconut flour.
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 2 tsp of garlic powder (the crust will have a nice garlic flavor, you can use 1 tsp or no powder at all if you do not want the garlic flavor in the crust)
• 1/2 baking soda
• 1 minced garlic clove

preheat your oven to 375f
Prep cookie sheet or pizza pan by covering it with parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan
Brush with coconut oil or olive oil
Lightly beat eggs, milk an garlic powder and minced garlic in a bowl till smooth. Mix wet and dry ingredients and whisk.  The consistency will be batter not dough
Spread the batter on the already prepped pan
Bake for 20 minutes
Remove from oven

Toppings
2 grilled chicken breast chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper diced
1/4 red onion chopped
 2-3 cloves garlic minced
Optional- mushrooms, red onion, black olives, finely chopped broccoli florets
 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup vegan shredded mozzarella

Mix all toppings with 1/4-1/2 cup Paleo BBQ Sauce in a bowl and stir well to coat

Turn the oven to broil
Layer over crust, a thin layer of sauce, chicken and veggie mixture and cheeses broil until melted, about 5-10 minutes

Paleo Artichoke Breaded Chicken

Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Almond Flour/Meal
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in half (unless they are small, you can leave them whole and you will be able to fit 4 in a large skillet) 
• 1 egg beaten or coconut milk in a small bowl
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil or grape seed oil
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 (3-ounce) package sun-dried tomatoes, jarred  (soak packaged tomatoes for a few minutes or rinse jarred)
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered (frozen will have less sodium if you can find them

 

Instructions

1. Place the thawed chicken breast 1 at a time between plastic wrap and pound with a mallot so that it is about 1/4 inch thick. 
2. Dip in egg or dip in a bowl of coconut milk
3. In a shallow dish, combine flour and pepper; mix well. Dip chicken in flour mixture, coating completely.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and reduce to medium. Add chicken, and sauté 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and the crust stays on the chicken. Stir in wine, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and artichokes.
5. Squeeze lemon over chicken and cook 4-5 minutes, or until sauce begins to glaze and no pink remains in chicken.
6. Time will vary greatly depending on the thickness of the chicken, cut the largest piece in the middle to check for doneness. 

 

Paleo Garlic, Cheesy, Breaded Chicken

4-5 chicken breast thawed
1/2 Cup- each Milled Flaxseed and Almond flour/meal
1 tsp parsley
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup shredded Vegan Cheddar (I use Daiya)
3 Tbsp  Parmesan Cheese (Optional- if you wanted to make this as a cheat meal)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
Sunflower cooking spray or oil of choice

• spray a 13 x 9 glass dish with cooking spray
• pre heat oven to 350
• Pour milk into a large bowl
• mix all other ingredients except chicken into a dish
• coat chicken in milk and then heavily coat in breadcrumb mixture
• place in glass dish and lightly spray top of chicken
• cook 40-50 minutes ( less depending on thickness of chicken breast)

Paleo BBQ Sauce

The spices can be adjusted as desired, depending on if you what a sweeter or spicier taste
This recipe is a milder version, so bring on the extra seasoning.  Adding extra seasoning, will also help offset the "tomato" flavor.

1 6 oz can organic tomato paste
 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tbsp raw honey
1 healping Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Starting here, any of these can be adjusted for your taste as you cook it-

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp-1 tbsp. chili powder (again up to you)
a few dashes crushed red pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp. liquid smoke (hickory works well) (or 3 Tbsp)
1/2 tsp black pepper or more as you cook it
Optional- Several dashes of hot sauce

Heat all ingredients in a sauce pan stirring frequently for about 15 minutes on medium low, adjust seasoning as needed

Optional- For a sweeter taste add any sweetener that you allow in your kitchen, a few pinches of raw sugar for example

Paleo Buffalo Chicken Tenders in the Crock Pot

10-12 Chicken Tenderloins thawed so it does not create too much excess liquid
3 diced celery stalks
3/4 cup Franks Hot Sauce
4 Tbsp Organic, No Salt butter (I only use 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp smoked paprika or regular paprika if you prefer that flavor

Line crock pot
Add celery and chicken
Melt butter in a small sauce pan
Add hot sauce, vinegar and paprika,  stir and pour over chicken
cook on low for a bout 5-6 hours

You can serve the chicken as tenderloins or you can shred it, it will be very tender.

Paleo- Serve over a salad, coconut rice or mashed cauliflower.
 If you just want a low fat version of buffalo chicken, serve over Long Grain Rice, brown rice or a baked potato.

Paleo Pork Loin Stuffed with Sun Dried Tomates and Artichokes

1 Large Pork Loin thawed
Enough organic vegetable broth or chicken broth to cover at least half way up the pork loin
1 12 oz jar Artichokes, rinsed (try to find one that is not marinated, however, most are marinated so rinse well to remove excess sodium)
1 8.5 oz jar sun dried tomatoes rinsed to remove excess sodium
Several dashes pepper, onion powder and minced garlic
Optional- Diced sweet bell pepper, in the picture I used Orange

Slice loin in half but not all the way through, open like a book
Season the inside of the loin with spices
Pack full with artichokes and tomatoes (you will not use all of it just yet)
Fold loin carefully to hold in stuffing, you can use large toothpicks or twine to hold together
Line a crock pot
Add broth
Place Loin in the crock pot
Cook on low for about 5-7 hours, my crock pot cooks faster than most, so adjust time as needed and based on the size of the loin.

I served over mashed cauliflower and used the remaining sun dried tomatoes and artichokes in the cauliflower.  Once the cauliflower was steamed, I added cauliflower, tomatoes, artichokes, garlic powder and coconut milk to a food processor

Paleo Pumpkin, Walnut, Chocolate Chip Muffins or Loaf (Nuts, Coconut and Chocolate Optional)

2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 coconut oil, melted about 25 seconds
1/4 cup raw honey melted about 20 seconds
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbsp cinnamon or more
1 tsp pumpkin spice or as much as you want (not necessary, but if you have it use it)
A few dashes nutmeg (not necessary, but if you have it use it)
2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Optional- a handful of unsweetened shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In large bowl ,ix pumpkin, add almond flour, and baking soda and stir to combine. Add coconut oil, honey and eggs and mix well. Mix in cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, nuts and chocolate chips. Evenly divide batter between cups and fill almost all the way full.. Bake for 27-32  minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool in pan for 5 minutes.

Check with a toothpick at 27 minutes before removing from the oven.  Cook a few more minutes if needed.

You can also make into a loaf, grease loaf pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper, bake at 350 for about 37-40 minutes, check at 37 minutes and bake 3-4 more minutes if needed.