Ideas for b/s chicken breasts for dinner?

rowdylibrarian
rowdylibrarian Posts: 251 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi, y'all! I have boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the fridge for dinner for the family tonight. I'm really tired of the ways I usually make them. Could you share some of your b/s chicken breasts dinner ideas? (We don't have a grill...) Thanks a lot!
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  • MizSaz
    MizSaz Posts: 445 Member
    If I'm feeling really lazy, I just give them a solid dusting of garlic salt & black pepper and pop 'em in the oven.

    One of my favorites, if I have a little more time is this one-
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/healthy-baked-chicken-nuggets.html

    Hope it helps. :)
  • damorzacon
    damorzacon Posts: 124 Member
    Cut breasts into chunks, toss into a hot skillet and brown. Pour in a some teryaki or sweet and sour sauce and serve with brown rice and broccoli.

    Sprinkle with Carribean jerk seasoning and bake/grill them.

    Marinate them in Italian dressing.

    I know we do a lot more with them, I just can't think of it right now.
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    Mix Dijon mustard with herbs de Provence (spice mix) and grill or broil.

    Cut in chunks and sauté with chicken sausage and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

    Cook broccoli, carrots, onions and bell peppers in a skillet until almost tender-- add chicken pieces, sauté until veggies are tender. Add soy sauce and sriracha to taste.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    We usually have them grilled with teriyaki sauce over rice. But I also like to sear in a skillet with just a tad butter or olive oil, then add water & cover to steam them done. I sprinkle with a little grated low-fat cheddar or mexican cheese while they're hot then top with salsa and a dollop of sour cream. Yummy!!
  • PangelJ
    PangelJ Posts: 28
    I usually boil it, til the water is out.
    Boil in water with Basil and some oregano, then add either a bag of mixed peppers and have semi fajitas
    Or Put a bag of mixed veggies in with some cheese and ritz crackers makes a good casserole :)
  • melissafiola
    melissafiola Posts: 8
    I like to bake mine in parchment. Put a square of parchment down, then a tablespoon of whatever sauce you like (Ive done bbq, teriyaki, mustard and other marinades), fold them into packages and bake at 350-400. They take somewhere between 20-30 minutes, and even if you overcook them, they still come out juicy and moist, flavored with whatever sauce you used.
  • rowdylibrarian
    rowdylibrarian Posts: 251 Member
    Yum! Thank you all for the suggestions!
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Grilled chicken nuggets
    Grilled chicken salad
    Barbecue Chicken Baked Potato
    Grilled chicken quesadillas
    Just grilled chicken, veggies, carb & fruit
    Spaghetti, sauce & chicken
    Chicken spaghetti
  • EmmaLB1990
    EmmaLB1990 Posts: 45 Member
    There's some great ideas here!
  • lovinmyselfagain
    lovinmyselfagain Posts: 307 Member
    Someone already mentioned skinnytaste.com, but I wanted to repeat it. Lots of great ideas for chicken and everything else you can imagine.
  • Funsoaps
    Funsoaps Posts: 514 Member
    For my son, I make gluten-free chicken strips. I just crush up gluten-free corn flakes (they have some organic, unsweetened types out there), throw in onion/garlic powder, some sea salt and wala. for me I dip in egg first and bake them.
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    Cook them up in a skillet, and add them either to a spinach wrap or bread (I prefer the wrap), with provolone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a little basil pesto. It's amazing.
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    Coat chicken tenders in egg white. Dredge them in Panko with seasoning added to it and bake for about 35-40 minutes at 375F.
  • LynC33
    LynC33 Posts: 196
    Cut a slit into each breast and stuff with spinach, sundried tomato, and goats cheese(or any cheese you like but only a small bit). use toothpicks or cooking "twine" to tie up chicken. Do a quick pan fry to brown chicken then bake off in oven
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    rinse chicken
    coat in egg wash
    dip in seasoned almond flour
    fry in coconut oil

    prepare a spaghetti squash
    mix with sauce of choice

    put chicken on squash, cover with more sauce and cheese.
    voila, low carb chicken parm :D
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    http://www.frenchs.com/recipe/tangy-ranch-chicken-RE1819

    my children love this.

    2/3 cup Ranch dressing

    1/3 cup FRENCH'S® Classic Yellow® Mustard

    3 tbsp. brown sugar

    4 to 6 (5 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts

    Directions:
    MIX salad dressing, mustard and sugar. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into serving bowl.

    COAT chicken with remaining sauce in 3-qt. greased baking dish.

    BAKE chicken at 350°F for 25 min. until cooked. Serve with reserved sauce.
  • geordiegirl27
    geordiegirl27 Posts: 307 Member
    Made me think of my inside out chicken kievs.

    Blitz some breadcrumbs with lots of garlic in a blender, mix with a little low fat spread or a cheese triangle & lay on top of the chicken breast & pop in the oven (I normally put it in a dish with foil over the top to stop it drying out). yum.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I love mine poached - simmer them in some chicken stock for about 20 minutes. Keeps them lovely and tender, and if you do a couple, then the cold chicken leftover is really good in salads. Plus I then use the stock to make risotto or soup.
  • nancyfem
    nancyfem Posts: 5
    wat too many calories in the garbage your cooking it with, salt, pepper..keep it moist
  • Pimpmonkey
    Pimpmonkey Posts: 566
    dice 1 med shallot (approximately 4 tbsp) and 2 cloves of garlic
    cut uncooked chicken breast into pieces (try to keep them close in size for even cooking)
    add 1 tsp hemp oil (or whatever oil you use) to skillet on med heat
    brown shallots (or whatever type of onion you like) and garlic
    add 2 tsp italian seasoning and stir briefly
    add chicken pieces and stir to coat in oil
    add ginger
    cook until chicken is done through
    approximately 20-25 minutes total depending on your prep time.
  • LittleNicci
    LittleNicci Posts: 284 Member
    I'm allergic to EVERYTHING (my allergy specialist told me I should live in a bubble) so I pretty much only eat chicken as far as meat goes. I've learned to make it a million different ways. Recently I bought a book called "The New Dieter's Cookbook" everything in it is low cal! Use 1 cup of apple juice, add whatever spices you like (I ususally use garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar and a tiny bit of cayenne for kick) bring it just to boil in large skillet, place cut up chicken breasts in juice mixture until almost done, cut and core 1 large apple (I usually use Jazz or Pink Lady) add slices to mix for 2-4 more minutes, use slotted spoon to get chicken and apples onto plates, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to juice and stir until thick and bubbly, pour over chicken and apples. NUMMY! If you (or anyone else for that matter) ever need a new idea for chicken send me a message, I've got a TON of great ideas!
  • maryjaquiss
    maryjaquiss Posts: 307 Member
    This recipe is incredible:

    http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Whats-On/Food/Mango-Chilli-marinated-Chicken-16042012.htm
  • xxsarah1985xx
    xxsarah1985xx Posts: 4 Member
    BUY A SO JUICY BAG FROM THE LOCAL SUPERMARKET PUT UR CHICKEN IN THERE FOLLWONG THE INSTRUCTION ON THE PACKET AND SERVE WITH HOME MADE WEDGES :O) LOW CALORIE TEA :O)
  • CWSpiegel
    CWSpiegel Posts: 114
    I like this one.


    1 Shallot, minced
    1 Clove of Garlic, minced
    1 Red Chili Minced
    1 Small Can of Roasted Mild Green Chilies, minced
    Hot Sauce, to taste
    1 Oz Queso Fresco (Mexican, super-low cal cheese)
    2 6-8 Oz B/S Chicken Breasts

    Sweat first 4 ingredients in non-stick pan with 1/2 TBS of olive oil for ~5 minutes until soft. Put in bowl. Shred Queso Freso, and add to the bowl with hot sauce, salt and pepper, little cumin if you like. Mix well, and let cool. Using a sharp perring knife, make a pocket in the chicken breasts, being careful not to piece all the way through. Divide chili/cheese mixture between the two breasts, and stuff pockets. Let rest in fridge for ~15 minutes. Then, in the same non-stick pan (why dirty another dish) sear on high heat for 3 minutes a side, then pop in a 350 degree oven for ~20 minutes.
  • brittaney10811
    brittaney10811 Posts: 588 Member
    last night i made a great paleo dish with b/s chicken breasts!

    4tbsp coconut oil
    2 shallots cut into thick rings
    4 4-6oz chicken breasts
    fresh ground pepper to taste
    sea salt (optional... i didn't use it)

    put coconut oil into a large skillet and once it's all liquified, throw in shallots and cook for one minute.

    season chicken breasts with pepper (and salt if you choose) and add to skillet. cook 7-8 minutes on each side until cooked entirely through. Enjoy!
  • smpreston
    smpreston Posts: 262 Member
    It's more of a lunch recipe, but I like t slice it up into strips, toss with cajun seasoning and saute in a non-stick skillet. When cooked, I mix in some wing sauce. I put the pieces in a low carb wrap with shredded lettuce and thinly sliced onion. A tablespoon of light bleu cheese tops it off. Wrap it up and you have a great meal.
  • rowdylibrarian
    rowdylibrarian Posts: 251 Member
    Yay! I'll have plenty of ideas for dinner for awhile! Thanks, you guys!
  • sisierra
    sisierra Posts: 659 Member
    If I'm feeling really lazy, I just give them a solid dusting of garlic salt & black pepper and pop 'em in the oven.

    One of my favorites, if I have a little more time is this one-
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/healthy-baked-chicken-nuggets.html

    Hope it helps. :)

    thank you! i'm totally using this! =)
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Check out this cool website

    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/02/fresh-food-friday-50-easy-and-delicious.html

    My go-to chicken breast recipe is chicken piccata. Bake the breasts (usually I just brush them with a little olive oil and fresh garlic), put them aside covered. Then make the sauce, which consists of 1 tbsp olive oil, sauteed garlic, 1/4 cup dry white wine, capers, and lemon juice. Spoon over the chicken and voila! Healthy, easy, and so delicious!!! I serve it with roasted asparagus and throw a little of the sauce from the chicken on top.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Cook the chicken.
    Prepare about 1c (dry) white rice.

    Cut the cooked chicken into small pieces and throw it in a frying pan.
    Add taco seasoning.
    Add black beans 1/2 to 1c or so.
    Add the rice.

    Congrats, you just made Sidesteal's Ballin *kitten* Chicken Taco Dish™

    Serve on tortillas or if you don't want to spend the calories on tortillas, just eat in a bowl.

    Don't forget hot sauce.

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