Chicken, chicken , and more chicken help

Lorilynn_37
Lorilynn_37 Posts: 87 Member
edited December 4 in Food and Nutrition
So as I'm doing mfp and watching calories and trying to lose weight with this awesome app...
My husband does a bodybeast program with dumbells. I try to eat healthy and watch calories while cooking many different things since we have kids..
Thing is my husband is on a chicken kick! And what I mean by that is we eat chicken 4/5 days out of the week for dinner.
I love food all kinds of food but I'm running out of chicken ideas! We went to the grocery last night to grab some fruit and chicken was on sale and he bought 4 packs of chicken breasts..
Does anyone have fav recipes involving chicken? And if so can you send them to me in a message or just a link..
im not the best cook in the world so I'm not creative, but I really need some ideas for all this chicken :(

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/?s=chicken&submit=
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited October 2016
    Get a Pinterest account...you will find a gazillion chicken recipes....

    I did this the other night...

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    http://honestcooking.com/braised-chicken-thighs-mushrooms-creamy-polenta/

    I suppose you could do it with breast...IDK...I don't cook chicken breast much, usually thighs...a fraction more calories for a whole lot more flavor.
  • Lorilynn_37
    Lorilynn_37 Posts: 87 Member

    queenliz99 wrote: »
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/?s=chicken&submit=
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Get a Pinterest account...you will find a gazillion chicken recipes....

    I did this the other night...

    dsc_0079.jpg?w=620&h=932

    http://honestcooking.com/braised-chicken-thighs-mushrooms-creamy-polenta/

    I suppose you could do it with breast...IDK...I don't cook chicken breast much, usually thighs...a fraction more calories for a whole lot more flavor.

    Thank you both!! Also I didn't even think about Pinterest.. I will definitely try some of these
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    RANCH DRESSING and Plain old Chicken will never get sick of it..
  • kato5
    kato5 Posts: 2 Member
    Chicken adobo. Really tasty.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Chicken stuffed with goats cheese and basil, topped with tomato... delish! I serve it with rice or cous cousw4oqup5ip9gf.jpg
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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/7-lean-chicken-breast-recipes/
    Recipes here have macros and calories
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    http://cleanfoodcrush.com/creamy-chicken-and-squash/
  • Duane2013
    Duane2013 Posts: 35 Member
    Look up King Ranch Chicken casserole lite recipes. I too am a chicken freak, I mean, I eat it pert near every day. He might like the KR because its a little spicy. Easy to make, just pour stuff and bake. I use a smoked chicken from Whole Foods......MMMMMMM!
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,798 Member
    We eat chicken more than anything else. I'm into boneless,skinless chicken thighs, instead of breasts for now. There's always chicken soup on hand. Chicken paprikas: saute onions in 2 tbls olive oil, add 1/2 cup peperoncini, the deli cut kind, add 6 chicken thighs, add 4+ tbls smoky paprica, add enough water or chicken broth to not quite cover. Simmer till done. You can mix in sour cream or add some to your plate, or not. serve over rice, pasta, riced cauliflower, or potatoes
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    chicken is a blank canvas. the possibilities are basically endless. pick a cuisine/type of dish and you could throw chicken into it.
  • Duane2013
    Duane2013 Posts: 35 Member
    one time I fed chicken to a chicken.........ahh youth.
  • littlechiaseed
    littlechiaseed Posts: 489 Member
    Switch it up. Eat tofu instead.
  • Duane2013
    Duane2013 Posts: 35 Member
    You can actually grill tofu. Coat with bbq sauce (lo cal) and grill like a piece of chicken......doesn't taste like chicken.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Duane2013 wrote: »
    You can actually grill tofu. Coat with bbq sauce (lo cal) and grill like a piece of chicken......doesn't taste like chicken.

    Tofu is not chicken though.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    This one is really easy, and tastes just as good the next day so it's a good recipe to make on the weekend for a few dinners during the week:
    http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/26610/chicken+cacciatore+tray+bake
    (I usually use thighs rather than the lovely legs because they are easier to eat)

    And I haven't tried this but I was just looking at this recipe and thought that it looks delicious too: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/43897/grilled+pesto+chicken+with+potato+and+pea+hash#null



  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Couple I've done and love

    http://www.thepinningmama.com/healthy-enchilada-chicken-bake-recipe/
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/83565/moroccan-chicken-and-whole-grain-couscous/

    We like Skinnytaste's parmesan and cordon bleu chicken too.

    The other day I just cut chicken breast in small chunks, marinated in teriyaki sauce, then cooked them in a pan with some of the marinade. It was fantastic. Served with rice and broccoli.

    I know some people like dumping it in the crockpot with salsa but I just don't like the texture of it.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    I made this the other night and it was good.

    http://www.onceuponachef.com/2012/02/chicken-curry.html

    I make fajitas a lot also using the Penzeys fajita spice. I eat the chicken with grilled vegetables (so, not techhically a fajita) since I don't eat grains and its delicious.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    I do Baked chicken with yellow rice and broccoli Food prep four meals a week I coat chicken with different rubs

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  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    1. chicken curry
    2. red chile chicken
    3. chicken marinara sauce
    4. teriyaki chicken
    5. chicken marinated in miso / honey / ginger
    6. chicken w/ peanut sauce
    7. red or green thai chicken curry
    8. chicken with rosemary / garlic (roast with those under the skin)
    9. chicken in a lime/honey marinade
    10. bacon wrapped roasted chicken
    11. morrocan chicken stew with chickpeas
    12. pomegranate chicken
    13. stir fry with chicken
    14. braised chicken with rosemary, olives and orange

    These are my top of mind ideas, I am sure you can find recipes!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Oh I love sweet and sour chicken too. I just saute some chicken chunks with a lot of onions and peppers and add a bit of sweet and sour sauce.
  • Lorilynn_37
    Lorilynn_37 Posts: 87 Member
    jadedone wrote: »
    1. chicken curry
    2. red chile chicken
    3. chicken marinara sauce
    4. teriyaki chicken
    5. chicken marinated in miso / honey / ginger
    6. chicken w/ peanut sauce
    7. red or green thai chicken curry
    8. chicken with rosemary / garlic (roast with those under the skin)
    9. chicken in a lime/honey marinade
    10. bacon wrapped roasted chicken
    11. morrocan chicken stew with chickpeas
    12. pomegranate chicken
    13. stir fry with chicken
    14. braised chicken with rosemary, olives and orange

    These are my top of mind ideas, I am sure you can find recipes!

    Seeing it all in a list makes it easier!
    Thank you everyone!! I love all the ideas
    I try and google recipes and I just get confused on what to do.. Having everyone's opinions and ideas makes it better. Thank you!
  • mylifeisbeautiful
    mylifeisbeautiful Posts: 292 Member
    I like chicken with mushrooms. Sarah Carey has some great recipes in her YouTube channel (she works for Martha Stuart and has fun short videos)
  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    Chicken breast marinated in Italian dressing and grilled.

    Chicken breast in the crockpot, cooked with a jar of salsa on top...pull it out, shred it, and pair it with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings.

    Chicken breast shredded with a 15oz can of navy beans, 4oz green chilis, 3 cups chicken stock, and a pack of white chicken chili seasoning.

    Chicken breast shredded, mixed with broccoli, shredded cheddar, and cream of chicken soup, baked on a bed of rice (optional) for 30 minutes at 350.
  • jaz100_nz
    jaz100_nz Posts: 21 Member
    Poach in wine and add to a salad. Use in wraps or soft tacos with salad and either spicy sauces or season the chicken.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,342 Member
    Super simple and a favorite at my house:

    Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, spread a wedge or 2 of laughing cow cheese and seal it up. Brown the chicken on both sides, then pour a jar of salsa over them and pop a lid on the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes or so until cooked.
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