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    Home » Recipes » Italian Recipes

    Healthy Chicken Recipes - 25 Easy Recipes To Try

    Published: Feb 18, 2020 · Modified: May 25, 2020 by Andrea

    Tired of making the same chicken recipes all over again? Here are 25 exciting healthy chicken recipes the whole family will love!


    Getting bored with eating the same old grilled chicken breast? If you're looking for new exciting healthy chicken recipes to try, this is the right place!

    We've got you covered with healthy versions of your favorites (lightened up fried chicken, anyone?), plus feel-good soups, salads, skewers, and more. 

    A fast and family-friendly weeknight staple, chicken is a go-to protein for many families. 

    Chicken breast, in particular, is a versatile and lean source of protein, and can be easily incorporated in loads of family-friendly recipes.

    From brighten-up chicken curry to vibrant chicken salads and grilled chicken recipes, this round-up is packed with healthy chicken recipes for your everyday cooking.

    Perfect for light lunches and quick dinners, potlucks, summer and winter parties alike!

    Chicken Main Course Recipes

    Lemon Chicken Skewers

    lemon chicken skewers

    Quick and healthy lemon chicken skewers are ready in less than 30 minutes and require only 5 simple ingredients!

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    Tequila Lime Chicken

    tequila lime chicken

    Packed with vibrant flavour, dairy-free, gluten-free and ready in just 30 minutes – A fun Mexican-style dish perfect for friday night and week-night meals alike!

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    Baked Zucchini and Chicken Nuggets

    Healthy Chicken and Zucchini Nuggets easy kids recipe quick meal

    Baked chicken nuggets with extra veggies cleverly sneaked in. This is sure to become a hit among kids and grown-ups!

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    Baked Fried Chicken

    baked fried chicken

    A clever coating mix and technique make this healthy version of fried chicken a real hit!

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    Sweet Potato Chicken Cottage Pie

    sweet potato chicken cottage pie healthy chicken recipe

    This Sweet Potato Chicken Cottage Pie is a healthier version of one of the most popular British comfort foods - Ready in 30 min and veggie-loaded!

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    Grilled Chicken With Green Bean Potato Salad

    grilled chicken with green bean potato salad

    This Grilled Chicken with Green Bean Potato Salad is one of those perfect-for-every-season meals. Light, full-filling and completely mayo-free and gluten-free!

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    Paleo Chicken satay with peanut sauce

    Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Delicious and easy chicken skewers paired with a flavorful peanut sauce.

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    Turmeric Chicken

    Turmeric Chicken

    An easy one-pot meal made with chicken and chickpeas. Serve it over rice for a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

    Chicken Soup Recipes

    Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

     

    Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

    Easy 15-minute Asian chicken soup made with a delicious heartwarming broth. Perfect for the cold season!

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    Cold-fighting Chicken Soup with kale and Orzo

    Cold-fighting chicken soup with kale and orzo

    Made with a touch of turmeric, lots of garlic, lemon and red pepper flakes, this soup might help you fighting a cold this winter.

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    Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

    Avgolemon soup greek chicken lemon soup

    Traditional Greek chicken soup with eggs and lemon added in. It’s smooth, light and loaded with flavour.

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    Quick and Easy Chicken Curry Soup

    Quick and easy chicken curry soup

    This easy chicken curry soup combines the fresh flavors of turmeric and coconut for a comfort soup that is also dairy-free and gluten-free.

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    Creamy Chicken Soup with Wild Rice

    Creamy Chicken Soup with Wild Rice

    A creamy and comforting soup that it's perfect both for lunch and dinner.

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    Coconut Chicken Soup

    coconut chicken soup

    This easy Coconut Chicken Soup has a delicious coconut aroma and will keep your belly warm and full for long.

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    Cold-fighting Couscous Chicken Soup

    cold-fighting couscous chicken soup

    This easy soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and garlic, to help you stay healthy over the winter.

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    Chicken Curry Recipes

    Indian Chicken Saag

    Indian chicken saag

    A simplified healthier version of the popular chicken saag, this easy spinach chicken curry promises to satisfy your curry cravings.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE
    Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

    Sri-Lankan-Chicken-Curry

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    Thai Red Curry Chicken

    red curry chicken

    This super simple Thai curry loaded with vibrant flavour and veggies makes an awesome chicken dinner.

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    Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

    Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

    A simple and easy curry featuring chicken thigh (you can use chicken breast if you like) in an aromatic herbs-infused curry coconut sauce.

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    Chicken Salad Recipes

    Coronation Chicken Salad

    coronation chicken salad

    This chicken coronation salad is a traditional favourite. Serve it with a green salad, make sandwiches or use it as a topping for baked potatoes.

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    Mexican Chicken Salad

    mexican chicken salad

    This fresh and flavourful Mexican-style chicken salad makes a super quick healthy dinner that is guaranteed to fill you up.

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    Thai Chicken Power Salad

    Thai chicken power salad - Healthy, gluten free, easy and quick, great for lunch! www.thepetitecook.com

    This Thai chicken power salad features nutritious ingredients and a super-easy flavorful marinade that will bring new life to classic grilled chicken breast.

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    Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Salad

    Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Salad

    A fresh and vibrant salad featuring crispy chicken in a pumpkin seeds crust, lots of fresh veggies and pumpkin seed oil-based dressing.

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    Chicken and Mango Salad

    Chicken and Mango salad

    You can't beat the chicken and mango combo for a refreshing nutritious salad!

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    Healthy Chicken Salad with Avocado

    healthy chicken salad with avocado

    A super quick delicious chicken salad that's great on its own and even better as a wrap filling.

    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE

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    1. chefcarolb2014 says

      February 19, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      What a delicious collection of recipes! I want to try ALL of these! Thanks so much for including mine!

      Reply
    2. Brian Jones (@KrumpliBrian) says

      February 19, 2020 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      What a great collection of recipes, that creamy coconut chicken curry is definitely on my menu next week!

      Reply
    3. mohan says

      February 19, 2020 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      Nice work! This is a great group of recipes for any day!
      Nice blog to follow for preparing recipes.

      Reply

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