Chicken recipes

pennyhowe

I'm not much of a chicken fan, but obviously, I need to eat it. Does anyone have a good, healthily recipe where the chicken doesn't taste so bland without all the sodium of spices or broths?

mystikalbeanz

There are alot of good recipes on skinnytaste.com or emilybites.com. I love chicken but agree that unless you season it or put it in something it is very bland. Search some of the recipes on those sites though. I love them! They are low calorie and every recipe i have made has been delicious!

Oh and GIna from skinnytaste.com makes alot of her own dressings, sauces and broths so that helps with the sodium alot! Hope this helps!

links_slayer

I'm not entirely sure you "need" to eat chicken but I'll also throw in another vote for skinnytaste.com

Shaylam82

Just checked out skinnytast. that site looks awesome

pennyhowe

I make my own broths too and yes this information helps! At least I have a direction to start looking when I didn't before. Thanks for your post

tx_mom72

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SorchaEilis

Here's an easy one, and it's really good.

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 good sized lemons (or 3 small ones)
about 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or cut in strips
2-3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350. Place the chicken in a baking dish. Top with garlic slices, then torn basil leaves. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon (or one whole lemon, if they're small) over everything. Slice the remaining lemon and place the slices on top of the chicken. Then drizzle with a little olive oil, about a tablespoon. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Add some rice and a salad. Dinner is served, yum!

Pixi_Rex

Why do you need to eat it? If you don't like it don't put it in your mouth. its really very simple.

Tw1zzler

Nothing says you HAVE to eat chicken. Liver is very healthy but I'm not eating it.

infamousmk

http://fabriquedelices.com/product/chicken-mousse-with-truffles/

_SusieQ_

Have you tried juicing it?

mlclarke22

crockpot fajita chicken

5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2-4 peppers( i use a red, yellow, orange and green) sliced into strips
1 small onion thinly sliced
cumin
chili powder
cayenne
black pepper
1/2 no salt added all natural chicken broth(or water)

place peppers and onions in bottom of crock, add chicken spices and broth..cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4-6


italian chicken

5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet of four seasons italian dressing(dry)

place chicken in uncovered baking dish, sprinkle dressing evenly over all chicken
bake @350 for 20-30 mins or until juices run clear

xiofett

Have you tried juicing it?

Mmmm, chikken squeezin's. My favorite.

_Witsy_

I'm not much of a chicken fan, but obviously, I need to eat it.

No, obviously you don't.

megd726

Spices are not usually chock full of sodium. They can be an excellent way of incorporating flavor to a dish without adding sodium. You do have to watch out for some of the mixes but there are plenty of options that are sodium free.

Pixi_Rex

Have you tried juicing it?

Mmmm, chikken squeezin's. My favorite.

Add veggies you get a chicken smoothie.

sally_jeffswife

Cook the Chicken with a bit of olive oil and onions and then slice it up and in a soup pan add like 3 cans of low sodium broth, Cabbage,Okra,diced peppers,diced tomatoe,tomato puree,a few tsp of crab broil,a few cloves of garlic whatever seasonings you like, is good

speedgraphic19

I like this recipe: http://hilahcooking.com/spatchcock-chicken/

If you'd rather not cook a whole chicken, you can just use the spice rub on whatever pieces of chicken you like. It also goes well with seafood and vegetables.

Really though, no one says you HAVE to eat chicken if you honestly don't like it.

Edit: forgot to mention, you could reduce the amount of salt if you're watching your sodium, or reduce/omit the cayenne if you don't want it to be so spicy, etc.

PhillyTD

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reyna99

Mrs. Dash seasonings are great!!

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

Prepare yourself for the best chicken recipe EVAR! You can use it in tacos, burritos, salad, alone, or whatever.

Costa Vida Chicken

* 1 (16 oz.) bottle zesty Italian dressing (any brand will do, really)
* 1 Tbsp chili powder
* 1 Tbsp cumin
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast

Cook all together in a crock pot on low for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour. This recipe makes a lot, so you can freeze the leftovers for another meal.

This is my favorite slow cooker recipe. Easy and tasty. This beats that damn chicken-and-a-jar-of-salsa recipe hands down.

kuuipo40108

I just checked out skinnytaste.com. This site is great! Gives variety, different flavors and low in calories!

Wenchilada

I like this recipe: http://hilahcooking.com/spatchcock-chicken/

If you'd rather not cook a whole chicken, you can just use the spice rub on whatever pieces of chicken you like. It also goes well with seafood and vegetables.

Really though, no one says you HAVE to eat chicken if you honestly don't like it.

Edit: forgot to mention, you could reduce the amount of salt if you're watching your sodium, or reduce/omit the cayenne if you don't want it to be so spicy, etc.

You had me at spatchcock.

bfancher30

When I make chicken I use boneless skinless breasts, I put on some garlic and parsley flakes, then in a pan I put about an inch of water and cook till chicken is done. It keeps the chicken moist and tasting good.

krickeyuu

Just made this the other night--like chicken pot pie but without the pie : )

Chicken a la King
Serves 6 Approx. 230 calories per serving, 20g protein, 3g fiber, 8g fat
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 carrots)
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 2 12oz bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil,
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound small white mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 small white onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons chopped pimentos
• 1 cup frozen (or canned ) green peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf or curly parsley
In a medium sauce pan, bring 3 cups chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, celery and carrots to a boil. Add chicken and gently poach them in simmering broth for 10-15 minutes. Remove chicken and continue to cook carrots and celery until tender. Taste for seasoning—add salt and pepper as needed. Strain broth, discarding thyme and bay leaf but reserving carrots and celery.
When chicken has cooled, remove bone and dice into bite size pieces.
Preheat a second skillet over medium heat. Add oil and 1 tbsp. butter. Sautee mushrooms and onion and cook until onion is tender and mushrooms are browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add remaining tbsp. butter, then add flour and cook another minute.
Add broth to flour, mushroom and onion mixture a ½ cup at a time until the mixture is your desired consistency. You can add a tablespoon or two of cream to add richness, if desired.
Add pimentos and peas to the sauce. Add chicken and heat through. Taste to adjust seasoning.
Serve over biscuits, rice or noodles. Ganish with fresh parsley.

ETA: I use no salt added chicken broth--I use a total of 1/2 tsp low-soduim salt and it equals about 450mg sodium per serving.

kdiamond

The whole house loves chicken piccata (in fact I'm making it tonight!)

6 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 chicken cutlets, (3/4-1 pound total), trimmed
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 teaspoons butter

Preparation

1. Whisk 5 teaspoons flour and broth in a small bowl until smooth. Place the remaining flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and dredge both sides in the flour. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm. Also boil the water for pasta.
2. Start the pasta cooking.
2.Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and wine to the pan and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the reserved broth-flour mixture, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
4.Stir in parsley, capers, and butter. Toss the pasta in the pan with the remaining sauce. Serve the pasta topped with the chicken and the reserved sauce.

Per serving: 397 calories; 9 g fat ( 3 g sat , 3 g mono ); 54 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 28 g protein; 5 g fiber; 544 mg sodium; 609 mg potassium.

I don't even eat the pasta, I make it for the kids so without it it is much lower.

tashatashae

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