Healthy chicken recipes
Some diet-friendly ways of cooking versatile and protein-rich chicken.
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Middle Eastern chicken & apricot stew
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A stew doesn't have to be a long time cooking, this speedy little number can be made after work
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Chicken noodle soup
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Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds, too
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Chicken, edamame & ginger pilaf
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Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper - crammed with fibre and vitamin C
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Tandoori chicken
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This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It's quick to cook and the marinade does all the work - who needs takeaways?
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Sesame miso chicken with sweet & sour salad
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The rich, savoury flavour of miso paste gives this Japanese dish a real depth - a perfect supper for two
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Mexican chicken & wild rice soup
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A dish with added feelgood factor - this vitamin C filled soup is the ideal after-work pick-me-up
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Spring chicken in a pot
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Casseroles aren't just for winter - this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto
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Spicy chicken & bean stew
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This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up
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Chicken, sweetcorn & noodle soup
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This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most
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Harissa chicken with chickpea salad
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A low-fat, fibre-filled supper with a superhealthy side - just the thing for midweek
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Crispy chicken & apple slaw
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Breaded chicken needn't be greasy - this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly
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The ultimate makeover: Chicken pie
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Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you
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Chicken with tarragon, garlic & olives
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A tasty cross between a roast and a stew - a lovely recipe for dinner in the garden
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Chicken & white bean stew
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This flavoursome, low-fat casserole freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze half for next time
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Chipotle chicken
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Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew
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Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
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A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes
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Thai chicken & mushroom broth
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An ideal recipe for getting your Thai tastebuds into practice
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Asian chicken salad
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This easy-to-prepare salad is filled with zingy flavours - the simplified version is great for kids' lunchboxes too
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Crisp chicken burgers with lemon mayo
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Walk past the fried chicken shop knowing you can make this tasty, low-fat chicken burger at home
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Inside-out chicken Kiev
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A quick, easy low fat recipe with just 3 ingredients
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Vietnamese grilled chicken in lettuce parcels
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These meatballs can be made the night before, making them a great prepare-ahead party nibble
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Sticky lemon chicken
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This tasty, low-fat lemon chicken recipe has a Mediterranean feel and just four ingredients- chicken, lemon, thyme and honey
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Thai roast chicken with mango & apple salad
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Fresh-tasting and fabulously low-fat chicken with sticky coconut rice
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All-in-one roast chicken & veg
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Fancy the flavour of a roast, but not the fat? Try this simple, healthy one-pan recipe
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Sticky chicken drumsticks
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Remove the skin from the drumsticks to make this picnic favourite a low-fat treat
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Chicken with crispy Parma ham
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A delicious low-fat dish in just 30 minutes, perfect if friends drop by midweek
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Spicy Cajun chicken quinoa
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Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option
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Chicken with lemon & courgette couscous
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Add a touch of zest to your midweek meal with this low-fat family supper
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Spicy chicken & veg stir-fry
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Asian dishes are easy to throw together, full of flavour and packed with veg, The perfect quick meal for the health conscious foody
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Creamy tarragon chicken bake
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Gluten, egg and dairy free - this is the perfect dinner party dish for those with intolerances
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