Boring old CHICKEN! UGH!!

LGerambia
LGerambia Posts: 8 Member
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So I'm pretty much sick of grilled chicken breast just plain or always with BBQ sauce....does anyone have any suggestions for simple chicken dishes with boneless skinless chicken breast! I'm up for anything...Thanks :)
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  • theresmynapkin
    theresmynapkin Posts: 183 Member
    fajita fajita fajita!!!

    also put it in soups, on salads, or mix it in with rice and/or veggies

    yum!
  • emgel9
    emgel9 Posts: 218 Member
    OR, smother it in taco seasoning and throw in the crockpot with a little bit of chicken broth, a can of black beans, a can of diced tomatoes, and a can of corn! (yea I know, lots of canned stuff, but it's easy!). Cook on low for 6-8 hours, shred the chicken and: make chicken tacos, chicken burritos, chicken fajitias, chicken taco salad....
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Why don't you try something that's not chicken?
  • PhilyPhresh
    PhilyPhresh Posts: 600 Member
    dip the chicken in an egg, then in a mix of flax seed meal and almond flower (plus a few seasonings for taste if you prefer) and the "fry" it in a pan in refined coconut oil... mmmmmmmmmm
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Stuffed it!
  • Snail313
    Snail313 Posts: 214 Member
    I sometimes eat my chicken this way. It has a little fat but if you eat it with low fat/cal sides it not that bad.

    I use chicken breast or drumsticks, coat with melted butter or margarine(doesnt take much) then cover in crushed corn flakes seasoned to taste( I use garlic, seasoned salt, salt and pepper), you can drizzle the extra butter over the top, then cook. I usually cook it with rice and green beans. Its really really good. I used light butter last time and it only takes about 1.5 tablespoons of butter per chicken breast, IMO so worth it.
  • jenillawafer
    jenillawafer Posts: 426 Member
    I'm actually making this tonight:

    I use whole wheat Fusilli noodles (the spiral kind) and add diced tomatoes, red & green peppers, & onion that I simmered in olive oil. Next, throw in some shredded chicken breast, Italian seasoning, garlic, basil, oregano, and spaghetti sauce. Top with Mozzarella and PRESTO!
  • steph1278
    steph1278 Posts: 483 Member
    skinnytaste.com and skinnykitchen.com have some delicious recipes
  • missmgray
    missmgray Posts: 152 Member
    Piri-Piri Chicken

    Put 4 chicken breasts in a ziplock bag
    Zest of 2 lemons
    Squeeze in the juice of 2 lemons
    Toss in 4 minced cloves of garlic
    Sprinkle in salt and cracked black pepper and a good pinch of red chili flakes (even if you don't like spicy, trust me)
    Drizzle in EVOO (not much, like 2 tbs)
    Shake it up and let sit for at least 30 min. but up to overnight.
    Amazing on the BBQ, great grilled, Foreman'ed, broiled or even pan fried.

    You will love it!
  • mkstirp
    mkstirp Posts: 19 Member
    Marinate in balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Grill or bake, its moist and yummy!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    stuff it with some kind of herby cheese. I also wrap them in bacon lol. then bake.

    I like to cook it in the crock pot.. it makes nice shredded chicken that I can use for burritos, tacos, chicken salad, just to put on salads... whatever.

    You could marinade in something different besides bbq sauce... just google chicken marinades.

    chicken is so not boring.
  • LGerambia
    LGerambia Posts: 8 Member
    Sounds delicious! I must try it.
  • TammySue57
    TammySue57 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm doing an Atkins type diet... I take chicken breast and crunch up bbq pork rinds and make my own fried chicken...Yummmmy! Add a lil garlic salt and pepper... Must eat RIGHT when they are done frying or they will turn soggy quickly.
  • ccarre81
    ccarre81 Posts: 134 Member
    grill it, spread goat chees on top (with your favorit herbs), broil it until cheese is bubble, top with mushrooms sauteed with olive oil and garlic.
  • amanda3588
    amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
    marinate chicken in olive oil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, chopped garlic and parsley for a few hours. Then saute in an electric skillet. When half way through cooking, add in coarsely chopped (bite size) large onion and green pepper. When chicken is thorougly cooked add a slice of cheese and let melt. This is one of my favorite concoctions
  • bbaker172
    bbaker172 Posts: 93
    1 pita pocket- 100 calories
    1/3 oz chopped chicken-100 calories ( I buy mine already cooked, more flavorful)
    Lettuce- 1/4 cup- 0 calories
    Tomato- 2 slices 8 calories
    Cucumber- 2 slices 2 calories
    1/4 cup colbyjack cheese 100 calories
    1 tablespoon hidden valley light ranch 40 calories

    Warm the chicken and cheese up in the microwave, put it in the pita with the tomato and cucumber and drizzle the ranch.

    350 calories and filling too!!
  • Angie_1MR
    Angie_1MR Posts: 247
    I hate chicken, I eat so much of it that I think I'm about to start sprouting feathers.
  • HoneyDijon
    HoneyDijon Posts: 3
    Blacked Ceasar Salad
    Bone-less Skin-less Chicken Breast. Mix Ground pepper, paprika,red pepper, Italian spices. Rub Chicken Grill 15-25 min or Bake 25-30 min Make Your favorite Ceasar salad and add fresh hot sliced chicken to top.
  • ShakeyMD
    ShakeyMD Posts: 59 Member
    I sprinkle Hidden Valley Ranch powder on the chicken as it is baking or grilling. My kids and I LOVE it.
  • BABetter1
    BABetter1 Posts: 618 Member
    Flatten it in a big ziploc baggie with a mallet or heavy bottomed sauce pot. Drizzle just a bit of EVOO in a skillet. Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, minced garlic, lemon pepper, squirt lemon juice on it (McCormicks Montreal Chicken seasoning is also good with all of the above, but a little high in sodium). Cook it, let it rest a few minutes, slice it into fajita meat type strips. Great on salad, in whole wheat pasta, in a wrap or sandwich, or truly awesome with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    Here is the chicken salad recipe that I want to make tonight!! http://oxygenmag.com/Nutrition/Articles/Crunchy-Chicken-Salad-Pita.aspx

    You can also do crockpot mexican chicken in the simpliest form, jar of salsa and chicken breast. Cook on low for 8 hours then shred. I make my own "salsa" and put in a can of black beans, corn, petitie diced tomatoes, and a tablespoon of mrs.dash southwest seasoning.... YUMMY!!
  • listlife
    listlife Posts: 30
    A little olive oil and some Mrs Dash and I'm good.

    Try to find McCormick's Montreal chicken seasoning. SO YUMMY!
  • Lisapayne76
    Lisapayne76 Posts: 157 Member
    I use Dawn Halls cookbooks. She has some awesome easy recipes. Usually 7 ingredients or less
  • xlolitabandita
    xlolitabandita Posts: 242
    I like to get a little cajun and make some blackened chikcen. If you google it there's lots of recipes, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your spice cabinet. It's great served with beans, rices, and some peppers.
  • emmymae22
    emmymae22 Posts: 206
    http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Weight-Watchers-Parmesan-Chicken-Cutlets-Recipezaar I make this aaaall the time..it's awesome!
  • shelbynicole32
    shelbynicole32 Posts: 179 Member
    I was getting so tired of chicken so yesterday I decided to change things up and make skewers.. I added peppers, onions, salmon, shrimp, and chicken and used different spices on each that I thought would complement each other.
  • ttesta20
    ttesta20 Posts: 35 Member
    Crockpot Chicken Tacos

    4-6 chicken breasts
    1 envelope taco seasoning
    16 oz. jar salsa
    1 - 8 oz. block fat free cream cheese, cubed

    Put it all in a crockpot for 4 hours or so. It will come out sooooo creamy and delicious! Shred the chicken before serving. It serves 6 people, and each serving is only 169 calories, 3 grams of fat, 31 grams of protein.
  • weeblex
    weeblex Posts: 412 Member
    Cube it and stir fry it with any flavors you like or just veg, although I put water in the wok instead of oil.

    Wrapped in Bacon

    Take any seasoning packet and put some in a ziplock, put in chicken, coat. If you do it right you don't get much dressing on so you can the flavor without all the salt

    Shish-kebabs with every colourful veg I can find from the store and throw on the grill/under a low broiler

    Thats a start
  • bb_1982
    bb_1982 Posts: 66 Member
    Cajun skewers
    Cube the chicken breast and pop it into a bowl with 2tsp of Cajun powder, 1tbsp light soy sauce and the juice of 1 lime. Leave to marinate. Then pop on skewers with peppers and mushrooms (if im feeling a bit naughty I pop some hallumi on too.) and cook in the oven.

    Sooooooooooooooooooooo yummy! Especially with some sweet potato chips :) xx
  • TaraFTMVA
    TaraFTMVA Posts: 309 Member
    Fajita, quesadilla, or even try a flatbread pizza bbq chicken or italian seasoned, or even spicy. However you like it. I recommend flatout flat breads. Only 90cals and 9g of protein. I made it last night and had turkey pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on it and it was 270 for the whole thing which was not bad at all so I had 2 and didnt feel guilty and felt full :). I am trying to experiment with other things as well since we get bored with chicken. You could also try nut crusted chicken. Just take chopped nuts, dip the chicken in milk coat with the nuts and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-40min (dependant on thickness of chicken it takes 20 for chicken tenderloins which is my preference for this bc its like crunchy chicken tenders :) or with chicken breast its closer to 40 depending on your oven^^)

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