Chicken recipes please!

Nightmare_Queen88

So I've been making the same meals for dinner using chicken every night and it's getting boring. A chicken sandwich with low carb bread, cheese and some kind of vegetable. And a salad of some sort. It's delicious, but eating the same thing again and again is getting stale. Keep in mind that I'm not much of a cook, I'm still learning, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I want some recipes using boneless skinless chicken breast and if it's possible I would like if they could be 350-400 calories or a little over is fine. And nothing too high carb. I'm not low carb per say really, but I do try to keep within my macros, which are:
131g Carbs
131g Protein
50g Fat
I'm also eating 1500 calories, but I usually only get to a little over 1400. Any other information you may need just ask.

beggs02

Hi, this is a recipe I threw together the other day when I need a quick meal.

Chicken Fried Quinoa

2-(3oz) boneless skinless chicken breast cut in to 1in cubes.

1c. quinoa (Cooked)

1/2c. Petite frozen peas

1 egg scrambled (or egg substitute)

2-3tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or more to taste)

1-2tbsp Canola or olive oil (or nonstick spray)

1/4c. Water

1/4tsp salt
1/8tsp pepper
1/2tsp garlic (granulated)
1/2tsp onion (granulated)
1/4-1/2tsp ground ginger

Instructions:

1) Add half the amount of oil to pan. Once heated, add cubed chicken, salt, pepper and cook till cooked through and no longer pink in center.

2) set cooked chicken aside.

3) add frozen peas to pan and pour in the water. Bring to a slow boil and cooked till heated threw. Drain, and set aside with chicken.

4) scramble egg in the same pan. When done, add chicken, peas, and quinoa back to pan.

5) make a small hole in the center of your pan and add remaining half of oil.

6) stir-fry mixture for 1-2mins. Add soy sauce, ginger, onion, garlic and continue to stir-fry for another 2mins.

7) plate it up and enjoy:)!

1SewinSusan

On busy days I like to place boneless skinless chicken breast in a crock pot with one jar of Paul Newman's salsa. The chicken is very moist & has a nice flavor.

Huffy_Puffy

I made some nice chicken wraps for dinner. Very low in cals and you can weigh out your ingredients to taste. Just a wrap with a nice blob of low fat natural yogurt, a chicken breast cut into strips and fried up with a small amount of rapeseed oil, throw in some onions and courgette, salt and pepper and done.

Nightmare_Queen88

Those are some great ideas. @beggs02 As for the recipe with quinoa, I avoid that and rice due to it being high in carbs. And @Huffy_Puffy I've eaten wraps a lot. They're not bad, maybe I could spice em up a bit. By adding yogurt or cream cheese. I have my own seasonings I add to my chicken to avoid high sodium.

nikkitimkitembo89

Chicken fajitas cut up bell peppers and onion use 1 chicken breast get some Mrs dash seasoning I think I used Chipotle lime you can also use chili powder and paprika if you have it I like Mrs dash because I'm trying to be mindful of my sodium you don't even need sides but if you wanted black beans or quinoa would pair well also someone mention salsa chicken I was going to mention that at first it super easy and soo good and low calorie

karlaestrella

6 boneless chicken breast
3 potatoes or chayote (less carb)
3 tomatoes
1/2 red pepper
1 chile serrano (optional)
1 medium onion
Handful of celery leaves
Salt and pepper
Dry orégano

In a saucepan sealed chicken breast with salt and pepper. Blend other ingredients with a cup of water (do not incude potatoes) and add to chicken. Chop potatoes in small pieces and add it at the end. Wait until potatoes (or chayote) are tender.

237 cal if use potatoes

Jruzer

I don't know if this really fits your criteria, but it's one of our favorite summer grilling meals: Souvlaki. Perhaps you could riff on it or it might give you some other ideas. You could obviously reduce the carbohydrates by leaving out the pita.
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Cube a couple of chicken breasts. Marinate with olive oil, lemon juice, plenty or garlic, thyme, and oregano. Put the chunks on wooden skewers and grill until cooked. You also just marinate and grill the breasts whole, and slice them up before serving.

Serve with chopped tomatoes, tzatziki, and warm pitas (slightly toasted on the grill is fantastic.)

Oh MAN I'm getting hungry now!

chocolate_owl

Pinterest is your best friend. Here's my chicken board: https://www.pinterest.com/crystalflame89/poultry/

Here's a few things I make frequently:

Spanakopita Chicken Roll-Ups

http://ifoodreal.com/healthy-spanakopita-chicken-roll-ups-recipe/

Chicken with Garlic Balsamic Tomatoes
This one is good for throwing on a salad or pairing with any roasted veggie. Add a starch if you wish.

http://www.andiemitchell.com/chicken-with-garlic-balsamic-tomatoes/

Chicken Bake With Black Beans and Salsa
This is stupid easy and fast.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/chickencasseroles/r/r91007a.htm

Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet
Instead of the Saute Starter she's pushing in this recipe, I use 1 tbsp of butter and 1/2 tbsp of Italian seasoning.

http://www.goodlifeeats.com/italian-chicken-skillet-dinner

Chicken and Chickpea Paprikash
This feels really rich, but it's under 500 cals a serving if I remember right.

http://vikalinka.com/2015/02/20/better-chicken-and-chickpea-paprikash/

Also, if you eat rice or quinoa in a 1/2 cup (dry) serving size, it should fit in your day pretty easily. I have a serving of grains nearly every day and stay around 130g of carbs.

chocolate_owl

Also, if you eat rice or quinoa in a 1/2 cup (dry) serving size, it should fit in your day pretty easily. I have a serving of grains nearly every day and stay around 130g of carbs.

Laying in bed staring at the ceiling, I suddenly realized I wrote 1/2 cup dry. Meant 1/4 dry, 1/2 cup would be pretty carb-heavy! Whoops.

TheFrostyCanuck

Fresh rolls (or salad rolls whatever you call them where you live) http://feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2015/01/chicken-satay-fresh-rolls/

I could eat these every day!

SaraMA1

I like to make this and add chicken to it when I get a Chinese food craving. Makes Great leftovers for work lunches

Skinny Panda Express chow mein

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a45478/panda-express-chow-mein-recipe/

Nightmare_Queen88

SaraMA1 wrote: »

I like to make this and add chicken to it when I get a Chinese food craving. Makes Great leftovers for work lunches

Skinny Panda Express chow mein

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a45478/panda-express-chow-mein-recipe/

That sounds delicious. I do miss Chinese food. I may have to try this.

Nightmare_Queen88

mskessler89 wrote: »

Pinterest is your best friend. Here's my chicken board: https://www.pinterest.com/crystalflame89/poultry/

Here's a few things I make frequently:

Spanakopita Chicken Roll-Ups

http://ifoodreal.com/healthy-spanakopita-chicken-roll-ups-recipe/

Chicken with Garlic Balsamic Tomatoes
This one is good for throwing on a salad or pairing with any roasted veggie. Add a starch if you wish.

http://www.andiemitchell.com/chicken-with-garlic-balsamic-tomatoes/

Chicken Bake With Black Beans and Salsa
This is stupid easy and fast.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/chickencasseroles/r/r91007a.htm

Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet
Instead of the Saute Starter she's pushing in this recipe, I use 1 tbsp of butter and 1/2 tbsp of Italian seasoning.

http://www.goodlifeeats.com/italian-chicken-skillet-dinner

Chicken and Chickpea Paprikash
This feels really rich, but it's under 500 cals a serving if I remember right.

http://vikalinka.com/2015/02/20/better-chicken-and-chickpea-paprikash/

Also, if you eat rice or quinoa in a 1/2 cup (dry) serving size, it should fit in your day pretty easily. I have a serving of grains nearly every day and stay around 130g of carbs.

That all looks absolutely delicious. Especially the chicken roll ups, which I'm dying to try.