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Of all of the animal proteins, chicken is, by far, one of the most popular. It\u2019s also one of the healthiest animal proteins. However, a lot of the chicken recipes out there turn it into an unhealthy meal. If you are trying to watch your weight, there\u2019s no doubt that you want to shy away from those greasy, fried chicken recipes (however tempting they might be).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there are some pretty good recipes that prepare chicken in a healthy way, but they can become pretty mundane after a while (how many times can you eat broiled chicken?) If you are looking for a super healthy chicken recipe that is flavorful and easy to prepare, you have come to the right place! We\u2019ve collected some of the healthiest, tastiest chicken recipes you can find, so get ready to sink your teeth into some great tasting, super healthy, and satisfying chicken dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lemon garlic chicken stir fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This dish is bursting with flavor and is prepared with mushrooms asparagus for added nutrients. For the ingredients, you will need sliced chicken breast, arrowroot starch, olive oil, red chiles, chopped asparagus spears, Portobello mushrooms, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, low sodium chicken broth, and cilantro. To make it, dredge the chicken breast in the arrowroot starch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth into a bowl and mix together. Add in a touch of arrowroot starch and whisk. Add olive oil to a nonstick skillet and heat on medium. Add chicken breast and toss until seared. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add in asparagus, mushrooms, red chiles, and garlic. Cook until seared. Place chicken back in the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, stir, and cook on medium heat until hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Chicken taco stuffed peppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This chicken recipe is super healthy and loaded with flavors, as well as tons of vital nutrients. For the ingredients, you will need cored and halved large bell peppers, chopped skinless rotisserie chicken, diced red onion, canned low sodium black beans, enchilada sauce, canned green chiles, crushed tortilla chips, shredded Mexican cheese, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and jalapenos. To make it, spray peppers with olive oil and back for 10 minutes or until softened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the chicken in a bowl and shred it as best as you can. Add in red onions, canned black beans, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce. Stir everything together until well mixed. Fill the halved peppers with the chicken mixture and top with some crumbled taco shells and some shredded cheese. Bake the peppers. Mix the Greek yogurt, cilantro, and jalapeno. Place a dollop of the mixture on top of peppers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Fiery chicken pilaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like spicy, this is the chicken dish for you! It\u2019s got just the right amount of spice to tickle your taste buds. The ingredients for this healthy chicken dish include chicken breast, coconut oil, minced garlic, chopped red onion, garlic cloves, ginger paste, brown basmati rice, cumin, turmeric, coconut milk, low sodium chicken broth, bay leaves, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. To make it, melt coconut oil in a pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dice the chicken and add to the pan, lightly searing until the edges are browned. Add coconut oil, red onion, ginger paste, minced garlic, and garlic cloves. Cook onions until they are caramelized. Add in brown basmati rice, cumin, and turmeric, mixing until the rice is covered with oil and spices. Fold the chicken breast. Add in coconut milk and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle with bay leaves, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. One-pan balsamic chicken and veggies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s something so tantalizing about the taste of balsamic vinegar. This balsamic chicken dish is so delicious, you won\u2019t believe it\u2019s healthy. The ingredients include balsamic vinegar, honey, packed light brown sugar, olive oil, cornstarch, pepper, salt, skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, sugar snap snow peas, water (if needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the dish, combine the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Add olive oil to a skillet and heat on medium, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook until it\u2019s almost cooked through. Pour the sauce over the chicken and make sure it\u2019s well-coated. Add the veggies to the pan. If you need to, add in a few tablespoons of water; it will help the veggies steam. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it cook for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Southwest chicken soup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a great tasting, filling, and detoxifying chicken dish that you will be sure to love. It\u2019s also gluten-free, low-fat, and low-carb. The ingredients for this soup include boneless, skinless chicken breasts, avocados, broccoli florets, cabbage, chopped carrots, garlic cloves, chopped onion, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, red pepper, black pepper, salt, turmeric, olive oil, and cumin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the soup, place a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil, chopped onions, and garlic. Saute until softened. Add in chicken breast, green chiles, tomatoes, broth, carrots, and all of the spices. Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken. Add the broccoli and cabbage to the pot and simmer until they are both softened. Shred the chicken breast and stir it back into the soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Honey sriracha chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This chicken is cooked to taste perfection with a honey sriracha marinade. It\u2019s also super quick and easy to prepare \u2013 and healthy, too! The ingredients include chicken thighs, minced garlic, honey, sriracha chili sauce, soy sauce (if you prefer, you can use tamari sauce, sesame seeds, olive oil, rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, and salt. Preparation is super easy: whisk together the honey and the sriracha sauce together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in the minced garlic and stir well. Pour the sauce over the chicken allow it to marinate for about 30 minutes. Heat a skillet (cast iron is the best choice) on medium heat. Pour the oil into the skillet and add in the chicken. Cook the chicken on both sides until it is cooked all the way through. Pour the rest of the marinade into the skillet, allow it to thicken, and top with sesame seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Italian herb bruschetta chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This dish is so packed with flavor that you\u2019ll swear it isn\u2019t healthy for you \u2013 but it is! The ingredients include boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, chopped Roma tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, shaved parm cheese, and brown sugar. Start by halving the chicken breast so they are thin, then season with Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat the oil in a pan and brown the chicken. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer for about 8 minutes and it has thickened to a glaze. Place the chicken back in the pan and toss in vinegar. Add in the roma tomatoes and cook until softened. Top with parm cheese and heat until melted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Greek chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a really flavorful, healthy, and super easy to prepare dish, you simply have to try this Greek chicken. It\u2019s bursting with flavor and it\u2019s so moist and tender. To make it, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You will also need olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, cumin, basil, onion powder, salt, sugar, and paprika (this is for the sauce.) To make it, heat olive oil in a pan and add in the chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sear the chicken and cook through. While the chicken is cooking, whisk olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, basil, onion powder, sugar, paprika, and salt together until well blended. Drizzle the sauce over the top of the chicken and cook on high heat until it starts to bubble. Once it starts bubbling, it reduces the heat down to low and allows it to simmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Creamy lemon parmesan chicken piccata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This dish is so satisfyingly delicious you won\u2019t believe that it\u2019s actually good for you! It\u2019s tastes great served with a side of asparagus or broccoli. The ingredients for this dish include boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, grated Parm cheese, salt, cracked black pepper, olive oil, organic butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, low-fat milk, capers, cornstarch, and lemon juice. To make it, combine the flour and parm cheese in a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour mixture. Heat oil and butter in a pan and sear the chicken. Remove the chicken and add the garlic and oil to the same pan. Reduce the heat and add in the broth and milk. Bring the sauce to a simmer and add parm cheese and capers. Add the chicken back to the pan, pour on lemon juice, and simmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Lemon butter chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t go wrong with the taste of lemon and butter, especially when it\u2019s added to the chicken. To make this dish, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, lemons, lemon juice, flour, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, butter, and rice (you can substitute finely grated cauliflower for a healthier alternative). You just have to place the chicken breasts in between plastic wrap and pound it lightly until it is thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine the salt, flour, and lemon pepper in a bowl and dredge the chicken in the mixture. Heat butter or olive oil in a pan and add in the chicken, cooking over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add lemon slices and cook for a few minutes until browned. Replace the chicken in the pan and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve the chicken over steamed finely grated cauliflower or rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Lemon pepper chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a healthy chicken dish that can be whipped up in no time, so it\u2019s perfect for those nights when you are super busy but want to serve a healthy meal. To make it, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in halves, all purpose flour, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, olive oil, butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make it, mix the flour, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt together in a bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook on each side until cooked completely through. Take chicken out of the pan and set it on a plate, covering to keep it warm. Melt the butter in the pan and whisk in the lemon juice. Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken and top with parsley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Sheet pan chicken fajitas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Love chicken fajitas but don\u2019t have the time to make them? This recipe reduces the time it takes to make chicken fajitas because it\u2019s made on one pan. Plus, it\u2019s healthy! To make it, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced bell peppers, fresh cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, lime wedges, diced onion, chili powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by coating a sheet pan with olive oil. Place the peppers, onions, and chicken on the pan and drizzle a little oil over the top and sprinkle the spices on. Toss the veggies and chicken so that they are evenly coated with the oil and the spices. Place the pan in an oven that has been preheated to 400 degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes and remove the pan from the oven. Stir the veggies and chicken, heat the tortillas, assemble fajitas, and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Herb-roasted chicken breast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This dish is gluten-free and Paleo friendly, so you know that it is super healthy. To make it, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, dried basil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, cracked black pepper, salt, and butter. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper together. Place the chicken in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour the sauce mixture over the top of the chicken and then cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake the chicken for about 90 minutes, basting it while you cook. Remove the chicken from the oven, allow it to cool, and serve it alongside your favorite healthy sides. Brown rice, broccoli, carrots, asparagus, and cauliflower are all good side dishes for this chicken dish. You\u2019ll certainly be pleasantly filled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Honey garlic chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are having a super busy night but don\u2019t want to run to get fast food, try putting together this dish instead! It is so easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. In fact, you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. You\u2019ll need boneless, skinless chicken breast, low sodium soy sauce, packed brown sugar, and organic honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dice the chicken and cook until browned. Mix together the soy sauce, packed brown sugar, and organic honey in a bowl. Drizzle the mixture over the top of the chicken and cook until it starts to bubble; about minutes. Coat the chicken with the sauce while you\u2019re cooking. That\u2019s it! You can add in some green beans and carrots right into the pan, if you would like, to create a one-pan, healthy chicken dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. Oven-baked fried chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Who says fried chicken has to be unhealthy? With this recipe, you will enjoy the crispiness of fried chicken without all of the fat and calories from deep frying. To make it, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely grated parm cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and melted organic butter. Start by slicing your chicken. Combine the parm cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and garlic salt together in a bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dip the chicken into the melted butter and dredge it into the flavor mixture. Place the chicken onto a sheet pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Place it in an oven that has been preheated to 400 degrees. Bake it until it is crispy, flipping a few times in the middle of baking. Serve alongside a salad, freshly steamed veggies, or brown rice for a complete meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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