Category: Poultry

Lazy Keto Meal Plan

By Lindsay Taylor, PhD

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This post is a companion piece to the lazy keto article, which describes what lazy keto is and who might want to do it. The tl;dr (too long, didn’t read) version is that lazy keto is a simplified version of the keto diet where you only track carbs to make sure you’re under the limit to stay in ketosis. According to The Keto Reset Diet and Keto for Life, that would be about 50 grams total (gross) per day, with some wiggle room if most of your carbs are coming from non-starchy vegetables and avocados. Otherwise, you don’t micromanage your protein, fat, or total calorie intake.

Teriyaki Meatballs

By Editorial Team

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Is there truly anyone who doesn’t love a good meatball? (Vegetarians and vegans exempt here…) Whether you’re cooking for a Primal crowd, a keto crowd, or a kid crowd, you’re covered if you have meatballs. Headed to a party where you know the foraging will be difficult—meatballs are your answer. Bring a platter to share (just be sure to grab yours right away). We love this recipe because it’s just three ingredients, and the meatballs are premade. They’re the perfect last-minute solution to Primal buffets.

Heritage Turkey and Mashed Parsnips

By Editorial Team

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Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away and in the United States this means one thing: turkey. Few other foods seem to dominate a holiday like this bird with a mind-boggling demand of 45+ million turkeys each Thanksgiving). Last week we offered a Primalized update—and upgrade—to the traditional pumpkin pie. This week we thought we’d whip up recipes for both the main event—the bird itself—and a lower carb alternative to its usual mashed potato pairing with a delicious and equally creamy accompaniment: mashed parsnips.

Penne Alla Vodka

By Editorial Team

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These days you can find a wide array of grain-free pastas with genuinely delicious flavor and texture. If you like the taste of pasta but want to limit the pasta carbs, add meat and veggies so less pasta goes further in the dish. Chicken thighs are a great choice to this end. Experiment with adding in veggies like spinach, baby broccoli, mushrooms or bell peppers, and create a variety of versions to your own taste.

For the sauce, use a full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor, or use traditional full-fat dairy milk or your favorite milk substitute along with our new Primal Kitchen® No-Dairy Vodka Sauce.

White Chicken Chili

By Editorial Team

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White chili is distinct from traditional chili in three ways:

One, it’s made with chicken, not beef.

Two, it’s made with white beans, not kidney beans (or no beans at all, depending on which camp you’re in).

Three, it’s sometimes thickened with flour and milk or cream.

Does white chili have a place at the Primal table? Absolutely. It’s easy to dispense with the flour since thickening the chili isn’t crucial to its flavor. What about the beans? Legumes can have a place on a Primal menu, so keep them in the chili if you like. Alternatively, swap in cubed white sweet potato to provide a creamy but slightly firm texture that’s similar to beans. Celery root, or celeriac, also has a neutral but earthy flavor that can substitute for beans.

White chicken chili is a perfect dish for all seasons. Double or triple the recipe below for a bigger crowd or for when you’re meal prepping for a whole week.

Balsamic Drumsticks

By Editorial Team

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This sticky and slightly sweet balsamic sauce is one of the simplest recipes you’ll find. Four ingredients. Five minutes’ total effort. It doesn’t get much easier than that—especially for meat this finger-licking delicious. Bonus: It’s Primal+keto—and family-friendly. Serve it up at your next family dinner or hosted gathering.

Note: We love this sauce on drumsticks, but it’s also perfect for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Serve with your favorite salad or vegetable.