We’ve been there, and so were these lettuce wraps.

Japanese Crispy Chicken

Call this a global upgrade on classic fried chicken.

ThisPaleo-friendly versionsubs out traditional breading for almond flour and tapioca starch and pairs perfectly with a cooling daikon salad.

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Chicken Kale Wraps

Using hearty kale (and collard!)

Plus, the cayenne pepper’s surprising kick makes it so much better than your average backyard burger.

Swap your grill for an oven and mix up your typical meal plan with thissweet-and-savory baked chicken.

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Pistachio-Crusted Chicken

Crushed pistachios give thisnut-crusted chicken disha satisfying (and gluten-free!)

Delegate cilantro-chopping and onion-slicing to your friendsand dinner will be done in a heartbeat.

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