Healthy Chicken Recipes

Healthy Oven Fried Chicken Recipe If you love fried chicken, but deprive yourself because you hate the fat, calories and cholesterol deep frying adds to the meal, we’ve solved your problem. Try this healthy recipe for oven fried chicken. You’ll never miss the deep frying becasue you’ll get the fried chicken taste you love from […]

Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipe Chicken is a staple for most of us, but it can get difficult to come up with new ways to serve it to your family. If you’re stuck in a chicken rut, try this healthy recipe for a delicious change of pace. Using chicken thighs gives this dish a meatier, richer […]

Healthy Chicken Nuggets Recipe Do your children love McNuggets? Do you cringe when you think of the fat and calories they’re ingesting everytime they eat them? The next time they’re clamoring for fast food, stay home and try our healthy recipe for baked chicken nuggets instead. The crispy coating will remind them of their fast […]

Healthy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe   Ingredients: For Stew: 1 lb. chicken, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup onion, coarsely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon salt to taste black pepper 1 pinch ground cloves 1 bay leaf 3 cups water 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 […]

Healthy Lemon Chicken Recipe   Ingredients: 1½ lb. chicken breast tenderloins, skinned, fat removed ½ cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ cup fresh lemon peel, sliced 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed) 1 medium onion, sliced ¼ teaspoon salt Black pepper, to taste ½ teaspoon paprika […]

Healthy Chicken Creole Recipe Ingredients: 4 medium chicken breast halves, skinless, boned, and cut into 1-inch strips* 1 cup (14 oz.) tomatoes, cut up** 1 cup low-sodium chili sauce 1 1/2 cups (1 large) green pepper, chopped 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh basil (or […]

Healthy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice, ground 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, ground 1 Tablespoon hot pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon hot pepper, crushed, dried 2 teaspoons oregano, crushed 2 teaspoons thyme, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup onion, pureed or finely chopped […]

Healthy Grilled Chicken With Green Chile Sauce Recipe   Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 1/4 cup olive oil 2 limes, juice only 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup water 10–12 tomatillos, husks removed, cut in half 1/2 medium onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 jalapeño peppers 2 Tablespoons cilantro, […]

Healthy Curried Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon thyme, crushed 1 stalk scallion, chopped 1 Tablespoon hot pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground 8 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tablespoon ginger, grated 3/4 teaspoon salt 8 pieces chicken, skinless (breast and drumstick) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup water 1 medium […]

Healthy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ cup skim milk or buttermilk 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 cup cornflakes, crumbled 1 ½ Tablespoons onion powder 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons dried hot pepper, crushed 1 teaspoon ginger, ground 8 pieces chicken, skinless (4 breasts, […]

Healthy Chicken Stew Recipe   Ingredients: 8 pieces chicken (breasts or legs) 1 cup water 2 cloves small garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 small carrots, chopped 2 bay leaves Directions: 1. Remove […]

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe   Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts ¼ cup celery, chopped 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon onion powder ⅛ teaspoon salt* 3 Tablespoons low fat mayonnaise *Reduce sodium by removing the ⅛ teaspoon of added salt. New sodium content for each serving is 127 mg. Directions: 1. Cook chicken on low heat […]

Healthy Chicken Ratatouille Recipe Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, fat removed, boned, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 zucchini, about 7 inches long, unpeeled, thinly sliced 1 small eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 lb. […]

Healthy Chicken Oriental Recipe Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 8 fresh mushrooms to taste black pepper 8 whole white onions, parboiled 2 oranges, quartered 8 canned pineapple chunks, nonsweetened 8 cherry tomatoes 1 can (6 oz) frozen, concentrated apple juice, thawed 1 cup dry white wine 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, low […]

Healthy Chicken Marsala Recipe Ingredients: 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup flour 4 (5 oz. total) chicken breasts, boned, skinless 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/2 cup chicken stock, fat skimmed from top 1/2 lemon, juice only 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Mix […]

Healthy Chicken and Spanish Rice Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce* 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic, minced 5 cups cooked rice (in unsalted water) 3 1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked, skin and bone removed, […]

Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe   Ingredients: 6 chicken pieces (legs and/or breasts), skinless 2 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 cups water 2 tomatoes, chopped ½ cup green pepper, chopped ¼ cup red pepper, chopped ¼ cup celery, diced 1 medium carrot, grated ¼ cup corn, frozen ½ cup onion, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped […]

Healthy Chicken Gumbo Recipe   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch strips 1 cup (1/2 lb.) white potatoes, cubed 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup (1/2 lb.) carrots, coarsely chopped 1/2 medium carrot, grated 1/4 cup celery, chopped […]

Healthy Barbecued Chicken – Spicy Southern Style Recipe Ingredients: 5 Tablespoons (3 oz.) tomato paste 1 teaspoon ketchup 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon molasses 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 teaspoons white vinegar 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 1/2 lb. […]

Healthy Barbecued Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken parts (breast, drumstick, and thigh), skin and fat removed 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons vinegar 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons brown sugar to taste black pepper 1 Tablespoon hot pepper flakes 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 cup chicken stock or broth, fat skimmed from […]

Healthy Pupusas Revueltas Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, ground 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 lb. lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium green pepper, seeded, minced 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups instant corn flour (masa harina) 6 cups water Directions: 1. […]