Non-boring chicken recipes?
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bribucks
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I have lots of thighs & breasts and my freezer, so I'm looking for some new chicken recipes - lately it's been "same old, same old."
My usual go-to's are balsamic reduction; lemon-garlic; terriyaki; or burrito bowls. Getting tired of making the same things over and over, so I'm looking for some new and tasty chicken recipes to try out! I am new to this whole cooking thing, so easy & quick recipes are appreciated. Bonus points if you add what side dish you make with it!
Things my husband or I don't like:
mushrooms
mustard
curry
mayo
excessive amounts of peppers
My usual go-to's are balsamic reduction; lemon-garlic; terriyaki; or burrito bowls. Getting tired of making the same things over and over, so I'm looking for some new and tasty chicken recipes to try out! I am new to this whole cooking thing, so easy & quick recipes are appreciated. Bonus points if you add what side dish you make with it!
Things my husband or I don't like:
mushrooms
mustard
curry
mayo
excessive amounts of peppers
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Shouldn't that read, "I have lots of thighs & breasts (in) my freezer"?....lol13
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Chicken Gyros
Marinate the chicken with a bit of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest/juice, oregano and garlic. Grill and slice. Add to naan bread or pita with feta, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, red onion and tzatziki. This also works well as a salad. (Tzatziki is pretty easy to make but I usually buy mine at Trader Joe's and I get my naan bread there as well)
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill. When it's close to being done, baste the chicken with Frank's Red Hot. Slice the chicken and add to a tortilla with lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, and a bit of ranch. I also mix some ranch and buffalo sauce together for a dipping sauce if my calories will allow.11 -
Chicken Fried Rice
https://www.averiecooks.com/2016/02/easy-better-takeout-chicken-fried-rice.html#
I add other veggies as well....diced red pepper, onion, snow peas, and sometimes spinach.2 -
lindampepin wrote: »Shouldn't that read, "I have lots of thighs & breasts (in) my freezer"?....lol
Yep ... curse auto-correct, lol3 -
I do broiled chicken cutlets. Less oil. Still taste great. Easier than frying. Serve with a veg and rice , potatoes, tater tots, french fries (if ur eating carbs) and a mixed green salad.
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I found this list quite nice:
https://greatist.com/eat/chicken-breast-recipes-you-can-meal-prep
Many of the recipes are fairly low carb. Hope this helps
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I simply adore this chicken and kale soup recipe
https://www.mynaturalfamily.com/recipes/paleo-recipes/nourishing-crock-pot-paleo-chicken-kale-soup/2 -
I made Better Butter Chicken last night. It was delicious. I know you said you don't like curry so you could leave out the tumeric and cinnamon. It would be more like a texmex chicken that way. http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/eat-shrink-and-be-merry/episode-guide/better-butter-chicken/
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I made this cranberry chicken salad wrap recipe last night and it was really good. It calls for mayo, but I swapped it out for no fat greek yogurt and it worked great. You will probably like the taste better anyway plus it reduces the calorie count significantly. Whole wheat tortillas work great with it. http://livingwellmom.com/2013/10/natureraised-farms-chicken-cranberry-chicken-salad-wrap-recipe/
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Hi! I made this chicken thigh recipe a few weeks ago http://allrecipes.com/recipe/234621/rusty-chicken-thighs/?lnkid=usspnt#. It seems super weird because it has maple syrup in it lol, but it was awesome! I made an asian slaw to go with it.1
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I just made a new one last night
wrapped some slices sun dried tomatoes in a slice of pepper jack cheese and stuffed a chicken breast with it and topped the chicken with some Italian seasoning.
Delicious and not a high calorie count2 -
I made a great meal last night with cauliflower, whole wheat elbows, chicken breasts, and spinach, and a little mozzarella on top, and I was surprised with MFP said it was only 232 calories with 20g of protein. Btw, I cut the chicken breast into 2 pieces to make it more managable for diets.
Note to self: I probably would add a bit more flavor with spices or seasoning to the caulifower/elbow/spinach/cheese mixture. It was a little bland but it was good and filled you up.
Ingredients
0.50 cup, Whole Wheat Elbows
1 Piece, Boneless Chicken
79 milliliter, Diced White Onion
1 TBSP, Diced Red Onion
0.25 cup (28g), Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup, Cauliflower head- Raw
1 clove,Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp, Spices, dill weed, dried
0.25 cup, Chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare onions, chicken cilantro, garlic, dill weed, and spices in advance if you can. Pound chicken breast and add seasoning.
2. Cook pasta into boiling water and drain in sink.
3. Cook spinach and add 1/3 cup water to pan while cooking and cover it.
4. Boil cauliflower until a little soft, not completely mushy, but can be pressed for your comfort.
5. While cauliflower is cooking, begin to cook the chicken breast.
6. Prepare pan with aluminum foil lined to add the elbows mac pasta, spinach, cauliflower, and cheese. Then place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
7. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g 8 %
Saturated Fat 2 g 10 %
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13 %
Sodium 230 mg 10 %
Potassium 462 mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrate 28 g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 18 %
Sugars 4 g
Protein 20 g 40 %
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 40 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 12 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.2 -
I made a super simple beer can chicken on the grill over the weekend. It was the best chicken I've ever made. I used 2 tbsp of EVOO, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, S&P to coat the outside of the whole chicken and a little in the cavity. Grill an hour (DO NOT open the grill during this time). Open the lid and insert a meat thermometer. You want it to read 170-180 degrees. Try to keep the temp around 350-400* during this time. Bring it inside, cover with a foil tent and rest for 15 minutes. Carve and enjoy!2
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Fajita's1
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This chicken with pineapple salsa is one of my favorites https://wholeftthefatout.com/recipes-galore/chicken-pineapple-salsa/0
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These are tasty chicken tenders. http://www.skinnytaste.com/sesame-encrusted-baked-chicken-tenders/0
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I found this recipe, Easy Low Carb Pizza Chicken, and my whole fam loves it.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1.5 pounds skinless/boneless chicken pieces about 5 thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt sprinkle to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper sprinkle to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup low carb pizza sauce or marinara sauce
5 slices mozzarella cheese
1 ounce pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add seasoned chicken and garlic to skillet. Cook chicken until browned.
- Pour pizza or marinara sauce on top. Allow to simmer until sauce is heated.
- Top each piece of chicken with a slice of mozzarella cheese and pieces of pepperoni.
- Cover skillet until cheese is melted or place skillet under broiler to melt cheese. Serve immediately.
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Oh and darlin', if you want quick and easy, this is it ... PARMESAN CHICKEN
Ingredients
1 boneless, skinless, chicken breast
1tsp. of dijon mustard
2 tbs grated parmesan cheese
cooking spray
Directions
- Brush the chicken with the dijon mustard evenly on both sides.
- Pat cheese onto chicken to make a crust.
- Place on a baking sheet and spray lightly with the cooking spray ( this will help make it golden brown and crusty).
- Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 min... depending on your oven and the size of your chicken breast. Makes 1 serving.
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I am going to try this and the parm chicken soon! Thank you for sharing.BlowPopKisses wrote: »I found this recipe, Easy Low Carb Pizza Chicken, and my whole fam loves it.
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I make this recipe for dinner periodically. Simple and very tasty.
https://skinnytaste.com/sesame-encrusted-baked-chicken-tenders/0
