Plus, the addition ofsun-dried tomatoesandoliveswill give you a boost of flavor and nutrients.
Get our recipe forGrilled Caesar Salad.
Get our recipe forMexican Quinoa Salad.
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Get our recipe forOven-Fried Chicken.
Best-Ever Healthier Chicken Pot Pie
Pot pies will forever be one of America’s favoritecomfort foods.
We take the opposite approach, cutting the calories and fat in a pot pie you will still love.
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Get our recipe forBest-Ever Healthier Chicken Pot Pie.
Healthier Orange Chicken
This version slashes thecalorie countof your usual orange chicken takeout.
So, enjoy a healthier take on this classic Chinese takeout dish with our easy-to-make orange chicken recipe.
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Get our recipe forHealthier Orange Chicken.
This roast chicken with vegetables is naturallygluten-freeand low in calories.
Get our recipe forRoast Chicken and Vegetables with Fall Spices.
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Get our recipe forPesto Chicken with a Garden Salad.
This harvestpizza recipeis the perfect way to do so!
Get our recipe forHarvest Pizza with Chicken, Grapes, and Goat Cheese.
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Get our recipe forCrunchy Popcorn Chicken with Spicy Chipotle Aioli.
Tomato Chicken Curry With Cauliflower Rice
Looking for something on the spicier side?
Get our recipe forTomato Chicken Curry With Cauliflower Rice.
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Especially if it can be cooked with minimal effort!
This Crock-Pot chicken noodlesoup recipeis the perfect meal to make you feel better as you’re healing.
Get our recipe forCrock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.
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Well, if you’re paleo, ordering a bowl of ramen isn’t always an option.
Nevertheless, a simple swap from noodles to zucchini noodles (also known as zoodles!)
can easily solve that salty ramen craving.
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Get our recipe forChicken Ramen With Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach.
Healthy Crispy Chicken Breasts
Is there anything more delicious thanfried chicken?
If you’re still craving that crunchy meat, though, you’ll love this crispy chicken recipe.
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Baked in the oven, this healthy chicken recipe is better than the typical fried stuff.
Get our recipe forHealthy Crispy Chicken Breasts.
Get our recipe forSlow Cooker Pumpkin Chicken Chili.
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There’s no batter and no vat of oiljust some crispy chicken tossed in a spicy sauce.
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Sesame Soy Garlic Chicken Wings.
Get our recipe forChicken Parm Casserole.
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This recipe for garam chicken masala skewers will do just the trick.
Thanks to the flavorful seasoning, these chicken skewers are anything but basic.
Get our recipe forGaram Masala Chicken Skewers With Fire-Roasted Jalapeno Dip.
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Get our recipe forRotisserie Chicken, Kale, and White Bean Salad.
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Chicken Marinades
Bored of making the same chicken recipe over and over again?
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Never fear, chicken marinades are here!
Add in a few healthy side dishes, and you have yourself an easy dinner!
Get our recipes for8 Chicken Marinades.
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It’s also easier, cheaper (no oil for frying), and tastier this way, too.
Get our recipe forBaked Fiery Buffalo Wings.
Get our recipe forChicken Mole Enchiladas.
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Get our recipe forChicken and Black Bean Nachos.
Get our recipe for theCrispiest Stuffed Chicken.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Chimichurri Sauce
This is onechicken sandwichyou can’t get at the local drive-thru!
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It brings a ton of flavor, thanks to thechimichurri sauceit’s dressed in.
Get our recipe forGrilled Chicken Sandwich with Chimichurri Sauce.
Tossed with a good dose of mildly spicy salsa verde, these tacos bring a ton of flavor.
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Get our recipe forRotisserie Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde.
Get our recipe forChicken Salad Sandwich with Raisins and Curry Powder.
The combination ofGreek yogurtand half-and-half gives the sauce richness and a velvety texture, without weighing it down.
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Get our recipe forCreamy Mushroom Chicken.
So how about you make a salad right at home that keeps it the healthy meal it should be?
Get our recipe forGrilled Chicken With Cranberries and Avocado Salad.
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Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Craving pizza?
Allow yourself to indulge by adding some chicken to it!
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Plus, it’s cheaper to make at home and has just a third of the calories.
Get our recipe forBarbecue Chicken Pizza.
Chicken and Dumplings
Nothing screams comfort quite like chicken and dumplings.
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Get our recipe forChicken and Dumplings.
Get our recipe forLoaded Alfredo Pasta With Chicken and Vegetables.
Get our recipe forChicken Parm With Spinach.
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Chicken Panini With Pesto and Peppers
Keep it simple with this chicken panini recipe.
You certainly can’t go wrong with that!
Get our recipe forChicken Panini With Pesto and Peppers.
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you’re free to use your favorite Asian-inspired dressing or even make your own.
Get our recipe forChinese Chicken Salad.
This option saves you many calories, but will still give you the taste you crave.
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Get our recipe forRoasted Chicken Wings in an Asian Marinade.
Then serve with butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, or any of your other favoritevegetables.
Get our recipe forTastiest Sunday Roast Chicken.
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Plus, you might use freshly cooked chicken or leftovers from the rotisserie chicken you brought home.
Get our recipe forSimple Chicken Greek Salad.
Get our recipe forSeared Chicken Pizzaioli.
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Thankfully, that’s exactly what this red chile chicken enchilada recipe does.
Get our recipe forRed Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
Get our recipe forFlavorful Provencal Chicken.
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And that is the true sign of a meal you will happily turn to again and again.
Get our recipe forChicken Cacciatore.
Plus, it’s simple enough to make on a weeknight.
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Get our recipe forClassic Herb Roast Chicken With Root Vegetables.
Get our recipe forBasque Chicken.
Easiest Chicken Adobo
This may be the easiest chicken recipe of all time.
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Pair with a side of veggies, and you’ll be set for the perfect dinner.
This dish also goes great with brown rice, but any pop in of grain will do.
Get our recipe forEasiest Chicken Adobo.
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And it’s made in just one baking dish, making for easy cleanup!
Get our recipe forMediterranean-Inspired Baked Chicken With Tomatoes and Capers.
Chicken Under a Brick
Gone are the days of drowning your chicken in a bottledbarbecue sauce!
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All you need is a brick or two and aluminum foil.
Why does this work so well?
Get our recipe forChicken Under a Brick.
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It stays low-calorie, but it adds a rich texture and flavor to the chicken without overpowering the patty.
Once you make this sauce, you’ll want to put it on everything.
Get our recipe for aChicken Burger With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli.
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Get our recipe forGrilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwich.
Pair it with some easy sides like roasted broccoli orBrussels sproutsfor a well-rounded meal.
Get our recipe forInstant Pot Lemon Chicken.
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But steer clear ofcanned chicken soup.
Get our recipe forMom’s Chicken Noodle Soup.
Plus, you’ve got the option to try the same technique with grilled shrimp.
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Get our recipe forBuffalo Chicken Sandwich.
We can’t fault people for loving itwho wouldn’t?
Unless you are, that is!
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Get our recipe forMargarita Chicken.
Get our recipe forChicken Tikka Masala.
Asian-Inspired Sesame Noodles With Chicken
These sesame noodles are both delicious and full of nutritional value.
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Get our recipe forSesame Noodles With Chicken.
Even coconut milk contains lauric acid, among the healthiest forms of fat you might consume.
Get our recipe forThai Chicken Curry.
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Get our recipe forChili-Mango Chicken Stir Fry.
Chicken Scaloppine
Another Italian classic lost in translation.
A splash of wine and chicken stock directly into the cooking pan becomes your two-minute sauce.
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It’s just the latest proof of why simpler is so often better.
Get our recipe forChicken Scaloppine.
Normally, this chicken is stuffed, breaded, then deep-fried into submission.
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Get our recipe forChicken Cordon Bleu.
We pair the meat with a sweet and spicy sauce that kicks the taste up a notch, too.
Get our recipe forOven-Baked Chicken Fingers With Chipotle-Honey Mustard.
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Get our recipe forClassic Slow-Cooker Chicken in Red Wine.
Top it off with some avocado, and you’ll have a hearty serving of healthy fats, too.
Get our recipe forInstant Pot White Chicken Chili.
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Serve these not with pasta but with steamed rice, cucumbers, and big lettuce leaves to make wraps.
Get our recipe forAsian-Inspired Chicken Meatballs.
Gluten-Free Oven-Fried Chicken
A quality gluten-free breadcrumb mix really can go a long way!
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This chicken is oven-fried, which essentially means you roast it in the oven until the chicken is crispy.
Also, we use a bit of oil to crisp it all up.
Get our recipe forTakeout-Level Chicken Fried Rice.
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Protein-Packed Chicken Fajita Burrito
Burritos are a great option to take on the go.
Not only are they delicious, but they’re also easy to make.
Get our recipe forProtein-Packed Chicken Fajita Burrito.
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A previous version of this article was published in September 2017.
It has been updated to include proofreading revisions, additional recipes, and updated contextual links.
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