Chicken Recipes Please?

cld630
cld630 Posts: 7
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I love to cook with chicken. Can you please give me some new healthy recipes to do with chicken?

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  • shimmer_glo
    shimmer_glo Posts: 103 Member
    This recipe is really low calorie and very easy to prepare.



    Chicken with Garlic, Basil and Parsley


    olive oil spray
    1 tbsp dried parsley, divided
    1 tbsp dried basil, divided
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
    1/2 tsp salt
    2 tomatoes, sliced


    1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil spray.

    2) Sprinkle parsley and basil evenly over the bottom of the dish. Arrange the chicken breast halves in the dish and sprinkle evenly with the garlic. Top with the tomato slices.

    3) Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover and bake 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.


    I think I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com, and I've also found that it tastes better if you brown the chicken in olive oil spray before baking and add a little grated parmesan cheese on top.
  • ekrier2
    ekrier2 Posts: 50
    I love this recipe.

    4 chicken breasts
    2 cans of reduced fat cream of either chicken or mushroom soup
    1 can of fiesta nacho cheese soup
    1 bag of fresh broccoli florets
    2 cloves of minced garlic


    Put the 3 cans of soup in the crockpot and mix then add the chicken breasts and nestle them in the crock pot.

    cook on high for 3-4 hrs or on low for 6-8 hrs

    To cook the fresh broccoli I usually wait untill about there is an hour or 2 left then add it in that way it doesnt fall apart and cooks nicely.


    Hope you like it.

    some people serve it over rice - mashed potatoes or noodles but I dont eat much of the carbs so up to you. - I have tried it with some brown rice and it was good.
  • ekrier2
    ekrier2 Posts: 50
    The other chicken recipe I Love is Spinach feta chicken breast.

    butterfly chicken breasts

    Sautee in a pan sprayed with pam - 1 or 2 cups of fresh chopped spinach, 2 tablespoons of chopped onion, 1 garlic clove minced.

    then mix with crumbled reduced fat feta cheese and chop some kalamative olives - mix all together and stuff the chicken breasts.

    place in baking dish sprayed with non stick spray and bake for 30-40 minutes until internal temp of chicken is 165 degrees F.


    Hope you like it.
  • jencornelius
    jencornelius Posts: 24
    Toss 2-4 chicken breasts in crock pot. Add 2 c salsa of your choice, 1 can black beans (drained) and frozen corn (anywhere from half to whole bag). Cook on low 6-8 hrs.

    Serve over brown rice.

    I take the chicken out at the end and shred. I have also added green chiles and a little shredded cheese when you plate it up. Yummy and filling!
  • Heather_Rider
    Heather_Rider Posts: 1,159 Member
    Jen, do you know the calories per serving for this recipe?
  • tm_allen
    tm_allen Posts: 1
    Try DiabeticLivingOnline.com.........they have some really good low calories recipes. I have tried several the past two weeks and am very satisfied. The site also provides nutritional info for the recipes offered.

    Also check out other recipes. Their desserts are fantastic.

    My girls and I tried the Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli, green beans, and Chocolate Mint Cups tonigtht for dinner and it was great!!! The total calories was less than 400 for the whole meal.
  • holdondreamaway
    holdondreamaway Posts: 35
    My favorite is for a whole chicken, it's actually really easy and so delicious! I did a mix of two recipes when I made it, because that's how I roll in the kitchen, feel free to do one or mix and match.

    http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/04/best-roast-chicken-youll-ever-have.html
    I did it with a little sage instead of thyme and lavender, since it's easier to find in my area and I like it better. The main secret is the lemon inside the bird. They're not kidding about the temperature or the fact that there's no trussing necessary.

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/My-Favorite-Simple-Roast-Chicken-231348
    Chef Thomas Keller is one of my favorites! He owns the French Laundry in California and Per Se overlooking Central Park in New York, among other successful restaurants. I added this one because it reiterates the cooking temp and offers another look at the time, plus he's a professional, so I liked getting his perspective.

    On a regular day I'm more likely to make something (drumsticks or breast) with a good spice rub on it, or a lemon herb, or Joy of Cooking (my personal cooking bible offline) has a really great Mediterranean chicken recipe for chicken breast. There's so much you can do! I also love MFP's create a meal option to count calories.
  • BNance509
    BNance509 Posts: 79 Member
    www.pinterest.com has 100's of chicken recipes!
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    We make chicken fajitas and use large romaine lettuce leaves instead of tortillas. It's become one of our favorite meals. :)

    I also agree about checking out pinterest.com. Be prepared to be addicted! ;)
  • lelstar
    lelstar Posts: 374 Member
    Stir fry, satay, biriyani, parcels, roast , pasta what do you want?
  • hatethegame
    hatethegame Posts: 267 Member
    bump
  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member

    http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/04/best-roast-chicken-youll-ever-have.html
    I did it with a little sage instead of thyme and lavender, since it's easier to find in my area and I like it better. The main secret is the lemon inside the bird. They're not kidding about the temperature or the fact that there's no trussing necessary.

    I am making this right now. It looks gorgeous & smells divine. I used the rosemary, thyme, marjoram, & sage instead of lavender. Lavender is hard to find & ridiculously expensive. Can't wait to taste it. I can tell by the look & smell already that it's gonna be good.
  • ChrisC_77
    ChrisC_77 Posts: 271 Member
    I have a good one. I just made it tonight. I have been making it for about 8 years. Haven't had it in a while.

    Make a sauce with:

    3 tbsp Tiger Sauce (it's where the hot sauce is. It is spicy, but not hot)
    juice from an orange
    1 tsp honey
    2tbsp water.

    Set aside.

    Lightly bread chicken and pan sautee. I made homemade bread crumbs with whole wheat ritz crackers (8-10), sesame seeds (tbps), and 1 tbsp flour in a food processor. I used whole wheat flour. This will do enough for like 10 pieces)

    When the chicken is done, add the sauce to the pan. Turn chicken a few times and servie. Goes with a grain like couscous or rice. We had steamed broccolli with ours. This is really very tasty. Just a tad on the spicy side. and a tad sweet. You can sautee the chicken straight up and skip the breading. We've done that too. Tiger Sauce is not always easy to find. Kroger and Foodland carry it I know. Not sure what you have.
  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member

    http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/04/best-roast-chicken-youll-ever-have.html
    I did it with a little sage instead of thyme and lavender, since it's easier to find in my area and I like it better. The main secret is the lemon inside the bird. They're not kidding about the temperature or the fact that there's no trussing necessary.

    I am making this right now. It looks gorgeous & smells divine. I used the rosemary, thyme, marjoram, & sage instead of lavender. Lavender is hard to find & ridiculously expensive. Can't wait to taste it. I can tell by the look & smell already that it's gonna be good.
    Voila! It's delish, moist, juicy & flavorful.
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  • wcasie
    wcasie Posts: 299 Member
    bump!
  • Mcg8486
    Mcg8486 Posts: 1 Member
    How are you cooking the chicken? Sauté in Pam? Baking? This sounds awesome!
  • BeckyS32
    BeckyS32 Posts: 66 Member
    I have a good one. I just made it tonight. I have been making it for about 8 years. Haven't had it in a while.

    Make a sauce with:

    3 tbsp Tiger Sauce (it's where the hot sauce is. It is spicy, but not hot)
    juice from an orange
    1 tsp honey
    2tbsp water.

    Set aside.

    Lightly bread chicken and pan sautee. I made homemade bread crumbs with whole wheat ritz crackers (8-10), sesame seeds (tbps), and 1 tbsp flour in a food processor. I used whole wheat flour. This will do enough for like 10 pieces)

    When the chicken is done, add the sauce to the pan. Turn chicken a few times and servie. Goes with a grain like couscous or rice. We had steamed broccolli with ours. This is really very tasty. Just a tad on the spicy side. and a tad sweet. You can sautee the chicken straight up and skip the breading. We've done that too. Tiger Sauce is not always easy to find. Kroger and Foodland carry it I know. Not sure what you have.

    Does this taste like Chinese orange chicken?
  • alexitez
    alexitez Posts: 4 Member
    www.pinterest.com has 100's of chicken recipes!

    PINTEREST IS AMAZING WITH FINDING RECIPES!
  • jskev1993
    jskev1993 Posts: 9
    All the above recipes look and sound delicious!!! Perhaps add some spinach to the recipe? :) Worked for Popeye and its a vary good source of Iron :)
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    http://foodgawker.com/post/category/poultry/
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    I am sooo looking forward to making chicken now!! Yummy!
  • RoseAmongThorns91
    RoseAmongThorns91 Posts: 215 Member
    My new favorite chicken recipe is one I created.

    Take about 1lb of chicken, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 cup wild rice (dry), 1 cup brown rice (dry) and about 4 cups of water/broth.

    Put it all together in the crockpot - let it cook on low for about 8hrs or high for about 4-6hrs. Shred the chicken when it is cooked all the way through and mix it back in. Makes about 6-7 servings (I use a scale and weigh out servings to be about 15oz - it's a lot but it keeps me full for awhile.)
  • JJMcFlur
    JJMcFlur Posts: 5
    We make chicken fajitas and use large romaine lettuce leaves instead of tortillas. It's become one of our favorite meals. :)

    I also agree about checking out pinterest.com. Be prepared to be addicted! ;)

    what a cool idea, using lettuce instead, that would totally cut down your calories! i am doing that from now on!!!!
  • Jessica1831
    Jessica1831 Posts: 7
    My boyfriend and I are huge fans of this easy and cheap recipe from skinnykitchen.com

    http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/skinny-hot-and-spicy-chicken-legs/

    Hope you like it too. :)
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Oh man do I got this:

    Creamy Cucumber chicken (makes 6 servings)
    1-1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    4 medium green onions (diced)
    3 teaspoons dried mint flakes
    ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    ½ teaspoon (white or black) pepper
    300g/1cup grated cucumber (seeded)
    2 teaspoons white sugar (optional)
    Jasmine rice (1/4cup dry= one serving of about 180 calories, you decide how much to cook.)
    1. Preheat oven to 350F
    2. Cut chicken breasts so that there are 6 pieces of about equal size. Wrap each piece in tin foil (to keep the chicken moist and put on a baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 20-30 min or until done.
    3. Wash rice twice to get rid of dust, then measure out 1 part rice to 1.5 parts water. Bring water with rice to a boil with a pinch or two of salt. Let simmer on low for 15-20 min or until water is gone.
    4. Mix yogurt, onions, spices, and grated cucumber together and split into 6 portions. Refrigerate until chicken is ready.
    5. Pour sauce over chicken and eat with rice.

    Chicken is about 170 calories per serving with 1/6 the sauce
    Rice is whatever the calories are on the bag.


    Feta and Roated Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken
    Makes: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 4oz chicken breast Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook time: 30-60 min. Total time: About 1-1.5 hours depending on how fast you work

    6 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
    16oz jarred roasted red peppers, finely chopped
    4 oz feta cheese
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 tsp Lemon Pepper
    1-2 tablespoons paprika
    2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
    Salt to Taste
    Tooth picks
    Cooking spray

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap (or just pound it on a cutting board); flatten to 1/4 inch thick using a meat tenderizer. Set aside. [Warning, chicken may explode before flattening]
    3. In a medium bowl combine roasted red peppers, goat cheese, lemon pepper, parika, and garlic. Spread 1-2 tbsp or whatever fits of this mixture on one side of the pounded chicken breast. You will have left overs. Roll breast and secure the seam with a toothpick. Repeat procedure for remaining 3 chicken breasts.
    5. Coat a medium glass or ceramic baking dish with a lid with cooking spray and place chicken in dish seam side down.
    6. Mix corn starch into the remaining cheese/pepper mixture. (If the corn starch gets lumpy, mix it with enough water to get a very milky white liquid and then mix into the mixture). Pour the cheese/pepper mixture over your chicken breasts. It will become a sauce once the chicken breast release some water in the cooking process.
    7. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
    6. To serve, remove toothpicks.

    Per serving: About 186 calories, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 26g protein
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Tarragon Leek Chicken

    I get about 120-150 cals a serving

    4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
    1 cup sliced leeks (about 2 medium)
    ¾ cup evaporated skimmed milk
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1½ teaspoons chopped fresh or ½ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
    1 teaspoon cornstarch

    Spray 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook chicken breast halves in skillet over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.

    Cook leeks in skillet about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into leeks. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil and stir about 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through. 4 servings
  • missa0208
    missa0208 Posts: 25
    bump !
  • louisvillejg
    louisvillejg Posts: 17 Member
    My family and friends really like it when I make cheesy chicken tacos (We use lettuce leaves as tortillas...but you can use reg tortillas if you can afford the carbs!)

    2 chicken breasts
    No fat cream cheese
    can of black beans
    1 bell pepper any color chopped
    1/2 med onion chopper
    quarter cup salsa
    taco seasoning to taste
    1 tbsp oil (I use veg oil - I think coconut has less calories, but it is way expensive)
    Big romaine lettuce leaves

    Sit cream cheese out about an hour - hour and a half before you want to cook

    I boil 2 chicken breasts in water for 30 min
    While it is cooling off, I heat up a skillet to med high
    Put in oil, bell pepper, and onion
    Cook for about 5 min- until softened
    Turn skillet to low- as low as you can and still have it on
    Dump in beans
    Dump in cream cheese
    Stir
    Dump in Salsa
    You may have to add a couple teaspoons of water if it is too thick
    Keep on low while you shred or chop your chicken
    Dump chicken into skillet

    Heat through all the way and viola! It is super de duper.

    Like I said, we use lettuce leaves to eat ours usually, but every once and a while we use tortillas. The beans are carbs enough for my diet, so tortillas are treats :P

    My hubby adds shredded cheddar on his, but I don't, and it is cheesy and delish.

    And sauce of choice is chalula.
  • LizardQueen4PointOh
    LizardQueen4PointOh Posts: 245 Member
    The other chicken recipe I Love is Spinach feta chicken breast.

    butterfly chicken breasts

    Sautee in a pan sprayed with pam - 1 or 2 cups of fresh chopped spinach, 2 tablespoons of chopped onion, 1 garlic clove minced.

    then mix with crumbled reduced fat feta cheese and chop some kalamative olives - mix all together and stuff the chicken breasts.

    place in baking dish sprayed with non stick spray and bake for 30-40 minutes until internal temp of chicken is 165 degrees F.


    Hope you like it.

    ^^^^ Cooked this tonight. Soooooo good! :love:
    Toss 2-4 chicken breasts in crock pot. Add 2 c salsa of your choice, 1 can black beans (drained) and frozen corn (anywhere from half to whole bag). Cook on low 6-8 hrs.

    Serve over brown rice.

    I take the chicken out at the end and shred. I have also added green chiles and a little shredded cheese when you plate it up. Yummy and filling!

    ^^^^ Throwing this in the crock pot in the morning! :smile:

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