
Healthy chicken recipes
Discover these delicious, good-for-you ways to cook chicken for a high-protein midweek meal, including healthy chicken salads, stews, soups, and skewers.
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Chicken satay salad
Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce
Nutty chicken satay strips
Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you're peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce
Chicken & lemon skewers
These chicken skewers with a herby yogurt coating, salad and flatbreads taste great and they're good for you. Enjoy for a light weeknight dinner
Jerk chicken burger
Flavour lean chicken with Jamaican-inspired spicy seasoning, griddle then and serve in a bread roll with mango, tomato, lettuce and sauce
Paillard of chicken with lemon & herbs
Pounding meat until thin and flat is a great technique for barbecued chicken breast, as it ensures it won’t dry out. Try this version with lemon and herbs.
Green goddess avocado salad
Make avocado the star of the show in this vibrant chicken salad, with lettuce, green apples, celery, cucumber and a creamy dressing
Chicken & tzatziki wraps
Pile chunks of chicken with cucumber, tomatoes and tzatziki to make these easy wraps. They're budget friendly and take less than 30 minutes to make
Sesame chicken salad
A fresh and healthy Asian-style salad with Thai basil and coriander, soya beans, carrots and tomatoes
Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes
Moroccan chicken stew
This hearty stew, full of vibrant veg and warming spices, is a Hemsley sister favourite. Serve with a side of cauliflower tabbouleh as a light accompaniment
Ginger chicken udon noodles
Serve up these fragrant and light noodles with chicken, beansprouts and cabbage in 30 minutes. With fiery ginger and red chilli, it's full of flavour
Pomegranate chicken with almond couscous
Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste
One-pot chicken & rice
Make a wholesome chicken dinner for all the family in under an hour. Plus, you only need one pan, so there’s less washing-up
Cardamom chicken with lime leaves
If you're a true curry lover, the layers of spice in this fragrant and tender chicken thigh curry will really hit the spot
Cajun grilled chicken with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole
Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip - this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day
Spring chicken in a pot
Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto
The ultimate makeover: Chicken pie
Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you
Chicken madras
Ditch the takeaway menu and cook our healthy chicken madras curry instead. This simple family dinner is full of fragrant spices and tender pieces of chicken
One-pot garlicky chicken thighs & giant cous cous
Feel free to swap the cavolo nero for curly kale in this chicken dish, if you like. It comes with a light parsley, lemon zest and olive oil dressing
Easy butter chicken
Fancy a healthy version of your favourite Friday night curry? Try our easy butter chicken – the meat can be marinaded the day before so you can get ahead on your prep
Spicy chicken & avocado wraps
Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch
Chilli chicken with peanut noodles
Whip up this healthy chilli chicken noodle bowl in just 25 minutes. The addition of peanut butter gives it richness yet it's still under 500 calories
Healthy chicken katsu curry
This healthier katsu is coated in finely chopped flaked almonds and baked in the oven (rather than fried) until crisp and golden. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, this a great dish to add to your repertoire
Slow-cooker chicken casserole
Treat the family to this wholesome chicken casserole that delivers comfort while being low-fat. And you can let a slow cooker do most of the work