Something exciting to do with chicken???

lajuice7
lajuice7 Posts: 58 Member
Hi,

I love chicken, but am running out of ideas to make it a little more exciting?

Any suggestions/recipes?
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  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    I marinate mine in lime and garlic. Makes it a lil more interesting.
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Fry it... or just take it to KFC and ask them to fry it for you...
  • lajuice7
    lajuice7 Posts: 58 Member
    mmm, thank you...do you then bake it after marinating in the lime and garlic?
  • AwesomeSquirrel
    AwesomeSquirrel Posts: 644 Member
    I really enjoyed this honey mustard recipe (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1133647/honey-mustard-and-crme-frache-baked-chicken) and this honey soy wings recipe which I use on chicken thighs (http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/honey-soy-chicken-wings/)
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    Crush some doritos then dip the chicken in flour, egg and the crushed doritos then bake.
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Crush some doritos then dip the chicken in flour, egg and the crushed doritos then bake.

    OMG Emma that sounds Lovely... however Doritoes are a little naughty :P
  • leesehm
    leesehm Posts: 117
    mixing it with sauces. not sure what u have access to, but ill make "chicken tonight" butter chicken (lite), tomato pasta sauce with chicken and pasta, um peanut satay.... loads of options. and if it not healthy, just eat less ;)
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    mmm, thank you...do you then bake it after marinating in the lime and garlic?

    What I usually do is cook it in a frying pan.. let the garlic crush up, etc on the pan, add the chicken, then squeeze the lime on top. Lemon is good as well :)
  • lajuice7
    lajuice7 Posts: 58 Member
    I really enjoyed this honey mustard recipe (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1133647/honey-mustard-and-crme-frache-baked-chicken) and this honey soy wings recipe which I use on chicken thighs (http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/honey-soy-chicken-wings/)


    These are great, thank you :-)
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    Try catching one yourself...Pluck it, gut it then eat it...Burns off loads of cals...And makes it so much more rewarding than buying it from the supermarket..
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    Crush some doritos then dip the chicken in flour, egg and the crushed doritos then bake.

    OMG Emma that sounds Lovely... however Doritoes are a little naughty :P

    The doritos are not too bad when you take one bag and make 2-3 chicken breasts from it :-)
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Hi,

    I love chicken, but am running out of ideas to make it a little more exciting?

    Any suggestions/recipes?

    Post up a photo of her, first.
  • jaly92
    jaly92 Posts: 91
    Stuff it with low-fat cheese/extra light soft-cheese and wrap it in ham/bacon medallions, yum :)
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Well, you could try to dance with it, but I hear they have 2 left feet...:smokin:
  • jensfitpal2012
    jensfitpal2012 Posts: 145 Member
    Marinate in EVOO,lemon juice,garlic and fresh basil,sea salt and pepper.Grill,bake,or fry.Another idea,is baste with honey teriyaki,low sodium sauce,grill and top with fresh pineapple.
  • jod11171
    jod11171 Posts: 7 Member
    Have a look at the Skinnytaste.com website. I think the ladies name is Gina. Im from Australia but it is an American website. She has some really yummy (and family friendly) recipes and she tells you the Cals per serve too. Good Luck!
  • piratesaregrand
    piratesaregrand Posts: 356 Member
    I usually just buy chicken breasts but I guess any old bit would work.

    I brush on a tiny bit of olive oil, cover in Cajun spice, wrap in tin foil and cook. While its cooking I get a bowl full of salad greens, some avocado and a table spoon of chia seeds ready. Once the chicken is cooked and slightly cooled, I chop it up, throw it in the salad and add some dressing.

    I could seriously live off that.
  • Wrap a chicken fillet in prosciutto ham, sprinkle with a bit of dried, ground mixed herbs, then bake in the oven at 200C for 40 mins, turning it over half-way through. It's absolutely gorgeous :D

    You could look up the recipe for chicken arrabbiata (sp?) too, I'm sure there are low-cal versions and it's so tasty - basically penne pasta with strips of chicken in a tomato and chilli sauce.
  • AnjaZ89
    AnjaZ89 Posts: 235
    cut the chicken breasts into cubes and make a marinate of low fat mayo, lemon juice, salt, pepper and parmesan.
    then bake for like 8min at 180degrees celsius.
  • squirrelythegreat
    squirrelythegreat Posts: 158 Member
    Boneless skinless fat chicken breasts, i smash them down with a kitchen mallet and fry them in a cast iron skillet (with olive oil) comes out tender and juicy and awesome. Season to taste (laury's seasoned salt, garlic salt, cracked pepper) Also, roasting garlic in the oil ahead of time, taking it out and -then- frying the chicken in it is super tasty.
  • joankpoirier
    joankpoirier Posts: 281 Member
    google jamican jerk chicken Loads of flavor!!
    Hi,

    I love chicken, but am running out of ideas to make it a little more exciting?

    Any suggestions/recipes?
  • tommygirl15
    tommygirl15 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Pound your chicken to make flat, and then fill it with feta cheese, spinach (or whatever suits your taste), roll it up, and bake it in the oven.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    If you have a crock pot, make buffalo chicken.

    Place chicken breasts in a crock pot, pour a bottle of buffalo sauce(or any sauce really) over the chicken and cook on low for 7-9 hours. Take chicken out and shred, and then place back in sauce for another hour so it can soak it up.

    Also:
    Pound chicken flat, place cream cheese and cheddar cheese on top. Place chicken a top 3-4 vertical pieces of bacon, and 2 horizontal pieces of bacon. Wrap up horizontal pieces of bacon first, and then the vertical pieces of bacon. Cook in an oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, turn half way through. Then at the end, put chicken under a broiler for another couple minutes to make sure bacon is crispy and cooked.
  • Miiimii
    Miiimii Posts: 279 Member
    Yeah - let them alive!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Take it salsa dancing!
  • mreffle
    mreffle Posts: 45 Member
    I have been meaning to try this one, Hummus-Crusted Chicken:
    http://www.martawrites.com/2012/02/hummus-chicken-your-kitchen-will-smell.html
    Haven't tried it yet, but I think the hummus crust would retain the juices fairly well. I like any chicken breast recipes that help retain the moisture in the meat.
  • NWCyclingBeast
    NWCyclingBeast Posts: 157 Member
    Great ideas...
  • fstephanie4
    fstephanie4 Posts: 196 Member
    Stuff it with low-fat cheese/extra light soft-cheese and wrap it in ham/bacon medallions, yum :)

    ^^ yes! soft cheese and bacon works wonders with chicken!
    Its amazing!!!!!
  • momtobe06
    momtobe06 Posts: 81 Member
    This is a paula deen recipe

    marinade your chicken breast in a little OJ & soy sauce, brown sugar, chopped garlic


    wrap a slice of bacon around the chicken breast and bake... serve over rice

    it's very yummy
  • earlyxer
    earlyxer Posts: 240 Member
    Made this one up myself:

    Heat the oven to 450, put a wire rack on a cookie sheet lined with foil (for the clean up). Microwave 2 tbsp of natural peanut butter with some hot sauce and a little sesame oil. Toss 3 lbs of chicken breast cut into chunks, sprinkle in some shredded coconut. Put the chunks on the wire rack and sprinkle on some more coconut and bake it for about 12 minutes.

    Kind of chicken satay-ish, makes lunches for me for 3 days. Yeah, I eat a lot of chicken haha.