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If you’re looking for new healthy chicken breast recipes, you’re in the right place. These easy chicken breast ideas are delicious, easy to make, and use simple ingredients.
Family-friendly and FAST chicken breast recipes.
We cook a lot of chicken breast in our house. Not only is it affordable and a great lean protein choice, but it takes well to all different cooking methods and acts as a blank canvas, taking on the flavors of whatever it’s cooked with.
It’s low-calorie, high-protein, and packed with nutrients. It’s affordable and versatile. Below, you’ll find my top healthy chicken breast recipes that everyone will adore. Whether it’s your first time cooking with chicken breast or you’re a seasoned pro looking for new ways to jazz up this protein, I hope you find something you love!
Simple Grilled & Baked Chicken breast
When it comes to foolproof chicken recipes, you really can’t beat baking or grilling chicken, especially when you decorate it with subtle seasonings or a delicious marinade.
I’m not kidding when I say this is my #1 most-made chicken recipe. It’s always juicy (nothing dry and rubbery here). I keep the seasonings simple to make this perfect for slicing over a salad, eating in a sandwich, or meal prepping with some basmati rice.
It doesn’t get more effortless than chicken and veggies cooked together on the same sheet pan. You can even customize it with whichever vegetables you have on hand.
If you love chicken parm, you’re going to fall head over heels for my low-carb version made with chicken crusted in almond flour, a rich tomato sauce, and two kinds of cheese.
This light and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired recipe uses chicken breasts marinated in a zesty mix of lemon, olive oil, and spices and grilled to perfection. I love this so much that it inspired my Greek chicken bowls. Don’t forget a generous serving of garlic yogurt sauce.
30 Minute recipes
We can always count on chicken to make quick and easy meals. Each of these recipes comes together in just 30 minutes and makes for a flavorful and delicious dinner. Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or any night really.
When my family and I are on a health kick, the air fryer tends to make a regular appearance. This recipe takes chicken breast and cooks it in 8 minutes, but it tastes like you spent all day working on it. You may also enjoy my air fryer chicken tenderloins or air fryer chicken cutlets.
When I want a chicken breast dinner that is sure to impress, I whip out the cast iron. Cooking chicken in it yields naturally smoky flavors.
Breaded with flour and Italian seasonings, this effortless technique guarantees perfectly crispy yet juicy chicken. It’s perfect for adding to healthy pasta, salad, or roasted root vegetables.
Made with canned chicken breast and fresh green veggies, this effortless recipe comes in under 1 gram of carbs and is the perfect swap for meatballs or burger patties.
Made in 20 minutes with zero prep work, this takes the trophy for the most effortless recipe. I do recommend you sear it afterwards to pack the juices in.
Juicy in the middle and ultra crispy on the outside, anything with bacon is always a winner. This is perfect for a fancy dinner that takes minimal effort.
My family reckon this is the best chicken dinner ever. If they had it their way, we’d be eating it daily. It’s SO crispy on the outside while being juicy in the middle.
Salads with chicken breast
We probably have chicken for lunch more than any other protein since it’s usually good hot or cold and makes for great meal prep.
Enjoy fresh Asian flavors with chicken breast (or chicken tenders) tossed with greens and an irresistibly creamy dressing.
Bite-sized chunks of one of my simple chicken breast recipes with sweet corn and creamy avocado tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s so good, I skip the mayo.
Trust me, even my non-keto friends love this creamy chicken salad recipe. You can use one of my keto salad dressings for it too.
Juicy ground chicken is cooked with the perfect blend of spices and piled high on fresh butter lettuce cups. I make it for lunch, dinner, or a fun appetizer.
I can never resist a good old-fashioned chicken Caesar salad. This recipe is made even more satisfying with hard-boiled eggs (for a quick hack, use microwave hard boiled eggs or air fryer hard boiled eggs) and crispy bacon.
Easy chicken breast skillet dinners
Sometimes, you just need to go big or go home. Each of these recipes takes your average chicken recipe up a notch with elevated ingredients and incredible flavor.
The sweet and tangy sauce alone is reason enough to make this recipe. Trust me, you’ll want to bottle the stuff! I typically serve this with couscous (the sauce soaks into it) or some air fryer bread.
Tender, juicy chicken breasts stuffed with the most delicious cheese and spinach filling. I make this every time I have guests over, and honestly, it takes no time at all.
Light, bright, and zesty, this easy chicken recipe comes together with 20 minutes (and a handful of simple ingredients).
Juicy chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and spinach. It’s hard to believe it’s super low-carb. To keep the carbs low, pair it with my cloud bread.
An Italian classic, chicken piccata is made up of thinly pounded chicken breasts pan-fried in a refreshing lemon caper sauce. And yes, it’s as good as it sounds. You can even meal prep this over some air fryer broccoli and coconut milk rice.
Frequently asked questions
The cooking time for chicken breasts can vary depending on the cooking method and the meat’s thickness. Generally, chicken breasts should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
To prevent dry chicken breasts, do not overcook the meat. Always check using a meat thermometer, and/or consider marinating or brining the meat beforehand.
More favorite healthy recipes
- Healthy breakfast ideas
- Healthy chicken thigh recipes
- Healthy ground beef recipes
- Healthy lunch ideas
Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes: Smoked Paprika Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
- Season your chicken breast fillets with the salt, pepper and smoked paprika. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
- Transfer everything into a ziplock bag and use your hands to mix the chicken into the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grills with some oil. Once hot, remove the chicken breast fillets from the ziplock bag and place them on the grill. Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165C, remove them from the heat.
Notes
- Buy frozen chicken breasts. Frozen chicken tastes just as good as fresh, though it’s often cheaper, and you don’t have to worry about cooking it right away.
- Look for the freshest chicken. Fresh chicken breasts should be pink or flesh-colored. Avoid any chicken that’s greying or dull in color.
- Don’t wash your chicken. Washing chicken increases the chance of contamination since water inevitably splatters and can cover your kitchen with raw chicken juices. No thank you!
Are you sure about the internal temperature? 160C is over 300F. Everything else online chicken should be cooked to around 160-165F which is around 70-75C.
Sorry let me fix it- It’s 165F.
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