Chicken Breast--What's your favorite way of cooking it?

Rachel089
Rachel089 Posts: 13
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So I've been eating boneless skinless chicken breast like crazy, and while I'm not getting tired of it I am wanting to find new ways to cook/spice it up to prevent me getting burned out. Anyone have any favorite recipes they'd like to share? I pair my proteins with a fibrous veggie (broccoli, spinach, asparagus) so it can get pretty bland at times. What seasonings are great to use? I also eat a lot of tilapia so to any of you fish-lovers, I'm all ears! :)
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  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I love marinating it for an hour or two then grill it. Add some broccoli to it. My type of meal right there.
  • guacamole17
    guacamole17 Posts: 109 Member
    I like lemon pepper or this tunisian spice which is lemon, clove, ginger, and garlic. Its from penzy's spices.
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
    Grilled chicken can get super boring real fast...If I do grill it, I try to top it with something amazing:

    sauteed spinach with a small piece of mozzarella and chopped sundried tomatoes and basil
    cold endive, radicchio and arugula salad

    I would check out skinnytaste...the recipes are so easy and calorie conscious...http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/chicken-rollatini-stuffed-with-zucchini.html
  • JazzyFizz23
    JazzyFizz23 Posts: 27
    Not my favorite - but a good summer taste is to marinate it in equal parts italian dressing, pineapple juice, and white grape juice overnight. Then grill it. It is a unique taste and adds some zing.
  • Cat52169
    Cat52169 Posts: 277 Member
    I like to put in on foil, drizzle it lightly with EVOO and then just add a little garlic powder and sliced shallots and then I wrap it up like a baked potato and put in under the broiler. The foil and olive oil holds in all the juices.............it's so good :happy: Another way I like to cook it is to butterfly the breast, sprinkle it with cayenne and cumin and then grill it on my foreman grills. I think slice it thin and eat it with grilled veggies:smile:
  • bandnic
    bandnic Posts: 2 Member
    spread Kraft French dressing on the chicken and then cook it. It gives it a little zesty taste
  • LisaGore1
    LisaGore1 Posts: 41
    my favorite is marinate it in mustard and honey and grill yummm
  • cyndispot
    cyndispot Posts: 135
    I use Franks on my chicken alot - that with a broccoli side is yummo...and often I am able to add a little cheese to the chicken.
    Pan fry it in a little bacon grease (only a little)
    Italian dressing marinade
    BBQ sauce
    eat it on a veggie pizza

    Thats just a few of my favorite things.
  • poundis
    poundis Posts: 93 Member
    Marinate in light balsamic ving dressing. Then broil for about 8 min each side. Add a pice of roasted red pepper & 1/2 slice mozzarella cheese. Broil another 2-3 min until cheese is melted.
  • deniseselah
    deniseselah Posts: 225 Member
    @guacamole17 - I JUST got that Tunisian spice today @ Penzey's specifically for chicken! never tried it before. glad to see your post. great thread.
  • onefournine
    onefournine Posts: 24
    I really like Montreal chicken seasoning. It has a nice orange citrus flavor. I also use this same spice mixed in with a tablespoon of barbecue sauce spread over a salmon filet baked in the oven. That is truly my favorite.
  • Erin0164
    Erin0164 Posts: 64 Member
    Look up the Chile chicken and Basil recipe on Men's Health website. Fantastic in lettice wraps. Strong flavors, low fat and super easy!
  • Rachel089
    Rachel089 Posts: 13
    WOW guys, I just ate and I'm chomping at the bit to give your tips a go. Not one thing mentioned sounds unappetizing or like a splurge--THANK YOU! I honestly never thought about mustard, or any of the other things mentioned. I will definitely check out that skinny taste website as well! Perfect!
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    i have this seasoning called beer can chicken & its like amazing..

    anyway,i put water in the pan and put the chicken in it and add the seasoning and and let it cook...
  • Pimpmonkey
    Pimpmonkey Posts: 566
    split it open, marinade with your favorite marinade, fill with a cheese stick wrapped in a low-cal, low-sodium lunch meat or basil leaves, or spinach leaves (this keeps the cheese from leaking away) and bake, nummy, nummy!
  • emilyx15
    emilyx15 Posts: 21
    My fave way to cook it is to put oil in a pan on the stove and put the chicken breast on the oil. Cook one side, then flip it, and sprinkle on some pepper and salt. Not many calories, and it's delicious! Especially when you pair it with a side salad!
  • spikedkanji
    spikedkanji Posts: 43 Member
    wrap it in bacon, then put it in a turkey, then wrap the turkey in bacon, and put it in a whole pig, then wrap the pig in bacon.....oh wait wrong thread......ummm chicken.....I like jerk seasoning on it. slow cook the chicken so its tender with veggies and jerk seasoning , jerk seasoning has a kick to it for spice, so careful how much you put in
  • meeka472
    meeka472 Posts: 283 Member
    I like to steam it with fresh garlic and basil.
  • fitnessyeoja
    fitnessyeoja Posts: 357 Member
    bump
  • juliaamilee
    juliaamilee Posts: 262 Member
    marinte it in some margrtia mix. for a few hours and grill it. moist and awesome!! have some Margarita chicken... Use skinny girl mix for lower cal marinate
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    I add black peppercorns and grill it with red and green peppers. I can eat it just like that or throw it all in a tortilla and make a chicken quesadilla or a southwest wrap with some cheese and either a little salsa and sour cream or with a bit of southwest veggie dip. It usually ranges from 450-550 calories with a tortilla or I just do broccoli and sweet baby rays for about 350-400 calories.
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    I've used thai flavoring to marinate- more of a rub, but agree that grilling seems to add more flavor than baking. Peanut satay also adds a ton of flavor.
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I like to use left over grilled chicken breast the next day by sautéing red, orange, yellow and green peppers with onions adding my own fajita seasoning then putting the sliced up chicken in to warm it up. Then you can eat it with brown rice or tortillas. If I use tortillas I usually get corn because they are lower in calories. I will also slice chicken breast into strips brown them in evoo then take them out of the pan. Then I put the same kind of peppers and onion and add some mushrooms and sautée all those together. I add garlic, basil, oregano and red chile flakes. Then I will add a can of diced tomatoes and a couple spoons of tomato paste to thicken the sauce. Put the chicken back in the pan and simmer for 20 minutes or so. Usually I serve it over whole wheat pasta and top it with some Parmesan cheese. My whole family loves both of these meals.
  • birdieaz
    birdieaz Posts: 448 Member
    Marinate in Garlic, Lime Juice and Cilantro...mmm
  • tlblood
    tlblood Posts: 473 Member
    www.skinnytaste.com Her recipes are amazing! Here are a few I've enjoyed.

    -->Healthy Chicken Nuggets

    -->Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    -->Asian Grilled Chicken
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    We eat a lot of chicken breast. Our favorites are Chicken Chili (instead of beef) and Chicken Broccoli Cheese casserole. Yummm.
    Lots of things that we would have normally made with beef, I'm making with chicken.
  • Freyja2023
    Freyja2023 Posts: 158 Member
    I like to crush pecan nuts up and put them in a pie plate with herbs and toss around. Then coat the top of the chichen breast with egg whites and press into the nut/herb mix. Bake them on a boiler sheet at 350 till done. Really good :)
  • jseger3
    jseger3 Posts: 9
    Favorite marinade (for any meat) is 1 part dry white wine (cooking sherry is best), 1 part Worcestershire sauce and 2 parts soy sauce, plus grated ginger to taste. ( I usually add about a teaspoon grated per quarter cup "part".) Make enough to come a little over halfway up the thickness of the meat while marinating. The darker the meat, the longer you marinate it....Red meat, overnight, chicken about 4 hours and fish about an hour. Turn the meat about halfway through. Roast or grill.
  • ShareeMorty
    ShareeMorty Posts: 324 Member
    I make pizza chicken

    Spread tomato paste over the chicken breast, add a chopped couple of slices of salami, a chopped green onion, a shake of cajun seasoning, sliced mushroom and pepper, top with shredded low fat cheese and bake until chicken is cooked. Not alot of cals and the kids love it.
  • BR3ANDA
    BR3ANDA Posts: 622 Member
    I like browning my chicken in a skillet then finishing it in the oven, dry rubs are always a good choice because you can control the amount of salt, plain yogurt with fresh herbs always makes a nice moist chicken in the oven too. For fish, I just like to season with dried herbs and bake it on top of some lemon slices in the oven. Veggies, especially the ones you eat, like me, I roast in the oven, coat them with a little EVOO, a dash of sea salt and fresh ground pepper, throw on a baking sheet, and bake at 425 for 15 minutes, roasted broccoli is amazing! Its gets little browned crispies on it but doesnt get soggy or soft.

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