If you’re looking for healthy chicken recipes that are quick and easy to make, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you need a recipe for dinner or just want something different from your usual routine, these 25 healthy chicken recipes will have your taste buds singing!
Keto Chicken Biryani
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup butter or ghee (the latter is optional)
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- In a large skillet over medium heat, stir together the chicken and butter/ghee until thoroughly coated. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and top with 2 tablespoons of water; bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes (or longer if necessary). Serve hot with rice or naan bread on the side.
Spicy Grilled Chicken
Spicy Grilled Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2-4
Ingredients:
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if necessary)
2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed in a press
2 tablespoons ground ginger powder or freshly grated ginger root (use the rind of fresh lemon if you have it) 1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
- Prepare the chicken in the slow cooker by shredding it with two forks.
- Add sauce and vegetables to the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, then serve with rice or tortillas.
Thai Curry Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken breast, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon curry paste (I used Thai Red Curry Paste from the Asian market)
Directions: Cook the chicken in a skillet with the curry paste and coconut milk until done. Serve over zucchini noodles or rice for a healthy meal that’s also vegan!
Garlic Butter Chicken Recipes
Garlic Butter Chicken Recipes are so easy to make, and they’re healthy too! You can add vegetables or rice to the recipe if you want. You can use chicken thighs or breasts for this recipe.
Greek Lemon Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts with skin (or 1 whole chicken breast)
2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided (about 4 cloves)
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (snip stems off if you don’t have access to fresh parsley) 2 cups uncooked quinoa (or brown rice), rinsed well and drained
Cilantro Lime Chicken Breasts
This recipe is a great way to get your chicken on, while also making it healthy. Using breast meat means you can use less fat and calories, which means this recipe will be lower in sodium than most other chicken recipes.
- Chicken breasts (I used 6)
- Fresh lime juice (1/2 cup)
- Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup)
- Garlic powder (1/4 tsp)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Chicken Broccoli Parmesan Quinoa Bowls
This recipe is quick, easy and delicious. You can make it in just 15 minutes or less!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast (or thighs) cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 8 oz broccoli florets, chopped or steamed
- 1/2 cup quinoa (I use Trader Joe’s brand) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons salt
“Quinoa” is pronounced “keen”, so if you’re not familiar with it, now you know what it sounds like. It’s actually an ancient grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years in South America and was first domesticated by Native Americans as early as 5500 BC. The word quinoa comes from the Quechua language spoken by the Incas who called them chuño (corn).
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Veggies (Gluten-Free)
The creamy chicken enchiladas with veggies are a great family dinner recipe.
They’re quick to make, easy to throw together, and healthy too! The best part? They’re gluten-free! This dish is made with quinoa tortillas so you won’t even miss the flour if you’re trying to avoid it.
Feel free to add any veggies that work better for your tastes or dietary needs—jalapenos, mushrooms… whatever floats your boat! We went with corn because it’s what we had on hand but feel free to experiment!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of healthy chicken recipes for 15 minutes or less! We know it’s a struggle to find delicious and nutritious recipes that don’t take hours in the kitchen. But with these quick meals, you can make something delicious with little effort. We think it’s worth it to spend just a few minutes on yourself every day—and we hope these recipes will help make that happen for you too. If they don’t already inspire some new ideas of their own, feel free to share this post with your friends who could use some inspiration right now!
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