Chicken, especially the white breast meat, is revered in the fitness community for containing some of the highest pure protein with almost no fat.
The biggest drawback of chicken breast is it gets dry and chalky if boiled repeatedly. However, with pan-searing and foil-baking methods, you'll get melt-in-your-mouth juicy chicken.
5 Most Delicious 'Healthy' Chicken Recipes
Herb Pan-seared Chicken Breast with Brown Rice
Chicken breast marinated with salt, pepper, and herbs, pan-seared to a golden crust while retaining meat juices inside, served with chewy brown rice.
Nutrition & Benefits
- Chicken breast marinated with salt, pepper, and herbs, pan-seared to a golden crust while retaining meat juices inside, served with chewy brown rice.
Healthy Brown Rice Bowl with Shredded Chicken
A quick and convenient meal prep bowl featuring slow-digesting brown rice, shredded chicken breast, and a savory sesame soy dressing.
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Lemongrass Chili Braised Chicken (Skinless Thighs)
If you dislike chicken breast, completely skinned and trimmed chicken thighs are a great alternative. Braised with flavorful lemongrass and chili, it pairs perfectly with rice while keeping calories in check.
Nutrition & Benefits
- If you dislike chicken breast, completely skinned and trimmed chicken thighs are a great alternative. Braised with flavorful lemongrass and chili, it pairs perfectly with rice while keeping calories in check.
Shredded Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
Perfectly boiled chicken, shredded and tossed with crunchy purple cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers. Roasted sesame dressing adds just enough richness to awaken the palate.
Nutrition & Benefits
- Perfectly boiled chicken, shredded and tossed with crunchy purple cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers. Roasted sesame dressing adds just enough richness to awaken the palate.
Brown Rice Kimbap with Chicken Sausage
An excellent picnic dish. Replace white rice with brown rice, stuffed with oil-free thin omelet, spinach, and shredded boiled chicken breast.
Nutrition & Benefits
- An excellent picnic dish. Replace white rice with brown rice, stuffed with oil-free thin omelet, spinach, and shredded boiled chicken breast.
Healthy Brown Rice Kimbap with Chicken Breast
A diet-friendly version of the classic Korean Kimbap using chewy brown rice. The perfect healthy lunch box idea for work or school without the fear of gaining weight.
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Air-Fried Fish Sauce Chicken Wings
The solution to fried chicken cravings. Trim the fatty skin, marinate with garlic fish sauce, and pop into the Air Fryer. The chicken gets incredibly crispy without retaining a single drop of grease.
Nutrition & Benefits
- The solution to fried chicken cravings. Trim the fatty skin, marinate with garlic fish sauce, and pop into the Air Fryer. The chicken gets incredibly crispy without retaining a single drop of grease.
Crispy Vietnamese Fish Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe
Learn how to make sticky caramelized Vietnamese Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings with garlic, chili, and a savory-sweet glaze.
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Tip for Marinating Soft Chicken Breast
Before cooking, soak the chicken breast in unsweetened milk for about 15 minutes. The milk breaks down protein bonds, making the meat incredibly tender and juicy after cooking.
