6 Best Healthy Chicken Recipes *for Weight Loss* - Easy To Make!

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🟢 Eating a diet that meets all of your daily protein needs can boost your post-meal calorie burn by as much as 35 percent. No wonder people are turning to healthy chicken recipes for weight loss! In addition to being one of the more affordable proteins and it's a popular source of high protein in healthy meal plans because of its low fat content. It can be used in a variety of ways to create filling meals that are low in calories and effective for long term fat loss.

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1.) Pesto chicken pasta 410 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
1 tsp olive oil
4 oz chicken breast
salt and black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
5 grape tomatoes
4 oz cooked whole wheat pasta
1 tbsp pesto
basil leaves

ℹ️ PREPARATION ℹ️
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and garlic powder then add to skillet. Cook until golden and seared on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into 1/2" pieces.
Add pesto over pasta, then add tomatoes and toss until combined. Top with sliced chicken.
Serve with more basil.

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2.) Chicken salad 320 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
5 grape tomatoes
3 leaves lettuce
1 hard boiled egg
4 oz boiled chicken breast, shredded
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp white vinegar
salt and black pepper
1 oz avocado

ℹ️ PREPARATION ℹ️
In large bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil and vinegar with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and prepared dressing. Gently toss until salad is coated in dressing, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

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3.) Avocado chicken salad 390 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
1/4 medium red onion
7 grape tomatoes
3 oz mango
1 tbsp cilantro
1/4 cup corn
4 oz boiled chicken breast
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
salt and black pepper
1 oz avocado

ℹ️ PREPARATION ℹ️
Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and prepared dressing. Gently toss until salad is coated in dressing, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

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4.) Chicken cury 490 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
1/4 medium yellow onion
1 tsp olive oil
5 oz chicken breast
1 garlic
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground tumeric
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 oz crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 cup brown rice cooked

ℹ️ PREPARATION ℹ️
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add chicken and sear until no pink remains, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add spices and cook until very fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until chicken pieces are cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes.
Serve over rice , garnished with cilantro.

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5.) Roasted chicken and peppers 310 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 medium yellow pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and black pepper
2 chicken legs
2 oz spinach chopped
1/2 oz feta cheese

ℹ️ PREPARATION ℹ️
Heat oven to 425°F.
On large rimmed baking sheet, toss bell peppers garlic and salt and pepper.
Rub chicken legs with garlic powder, onion powder paprika , salt and black pepper. Nestle among vegetables on one baking sheet and roast both sheets until chicken is golden brown and cooked through and peppers are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Transfer chicken and peppers to plates over spinach. Sprinkle with feta and serve with chicken.

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6.) Green bean recipe 370 calories (1 serving)

📝 INGREDIENTS 📝
5 oz green beans, boiled
6 oz breast
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp soy sauce
black pepper
1 tbsp parsley
1/4 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp dried thyme

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