12 Healthy Chicken Recipes to Help You Lose Weight

Updated on June 5, 2018 at 6:40 PM

If you follow a healthy diet, chances are that chicken is in heavy rotation at your house, and for good reason. It's an incredible source of lean protein, which has been shown to help fuel sore muscles and aid the body in weight-loss success.
Tired of the same old grilled chicken breast for dinner? Whip up one of these 12 recipes that will surprise and excite your taste buds.

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Baked Chicken Parmesan

Get the recipe: baked chicken parmesan

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Burrito Bowl

Get the recipe: black bean and chicken burrito bowl

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: 4-ingredient avocado chicken salad

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: Asian chicken edamame salad

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Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Get the recipe: lemon-pepper baked chicken breast

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Lightened-Up Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: Greek-yogurt chicken salad

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Chicken Chili

Get the recipe: spicy chicken chili

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Crockpot Chicken

Get the recipe: Mexican-style chicken

Eating Bird Food

Baked Chicken Tenders

Get the recipe: gluten-free chicken tenders

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Trader Joes' Copycat Citrus Chicken Salad

Get the recipe: Thai citrus chicken salad

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Oven-Baked "Fried" Chicken

Get the recipe: healthier alternative to fried chicken

Low-Calorie Chicken Fajitas

Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken fajitas

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12 Healthy Chicken Recipes to Help You Lose Weight

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Burrito Bowl

Avocado Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Lemon-Pepper Chicken

Lightened-Up Chicken Salad

Chicken Chili

Crockpot Chicken

Baked Chicken Tenders

Trader Joes' Copycat Citrus Chicken Salad

Oven-Baked "Fried" Chicken

Low-Calorie Chicken Fajitas

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