29 Ways to Cook Your Favorite Lean Protein: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Anyone that's ever tried to diet — or at least eat healthier — knows that the struggle to find foods that are both healthy and flavorful is real. Very real.
But there is one reliable protein that should be every healthy eater's go-to: boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Whether you're highlighting the simplicity of the food or transforming it with sauces and spices, chicken can be one of the most versatile — not to mention easiest — ingredients for diet-friendly cooking.
So stock up on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and put the following recipes in your meal plan.
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
Get the recipe: Hawaiian chicken kebabs
One Pot Golden Curry Chicken Soup
Get the recipe: one pot golden curry chicken soup
Kale and Chicken Bowl
Get the recipe: marinated kale and chicken bowl with sun-dried tomato sauce
Honey Dijon Skillet Chicken
Get the recipe: honey Dijon skillet chicken
Chicken Quinoa Enchiladas
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Chicken Gyro Salad
Get the recipe: chicken gyro salad with tzatziki dressing
Orange Rosemary Chicken
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Caprese and Avocado Salad
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Chicken Korma
Get the recipe: chicken korma with coconut milk
Balsamic Peach Chicken Skillet
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Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Get the recipe: creamy miso peanut chicken lettuce wraps
Honey Mustard Chicken
Get the recipe: baked honey mustard chicken
Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken
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Citrus Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Asian citrus chicken salad
Thai Chicken Tacos
Get the recipe: Thai chicken tacos with peanut sauce
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Get the recipe: one-skillet balsamic chicken and vegetables
Thai Red Coconut Chicken
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Winter Salad With Lemon Chicken
Get the recipe: Winter spa salad with lemon chicken
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cranberry chicken
Southwestern Chicken Skillet
Get the recipe: Southwestern chicken and sweet potato skillet
Southwest Chicken Salad
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup
Peach Salad With Grilled Basil Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Get the recipe: one-pot cilantro lime chicken and rice
Chicken with Chiles, Olives, and Roasted Garlic
Get the recipe: chicken with chiles, olives, and roasted garlic
Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
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Chicken Zoodle Soup
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Honey Balsamic and Lemon Brussels Sprout Chicken
Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
Get the recipe: chicken and vegetable quinoa bowl with tangy tahini dressing