Healthy chicken recipes

Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner

Fed up with pasta salad? This gluten-free alternative is packed with lean protein from the chicken, and healthy, heart-friendly fats from the avocado

Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste

Eggs form the base of these healthy wraps and they're filled with spiced chicken, black beans, tomatoes, coriander and red onion for a filling, tasty lunch

Remake a street-food favourite, pulled pork, with juicy chicken thighs to cut the calories for a healthy taco filling

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch

This healthy chicken dinner comes with roasted peppers, courgettes, onions and tomatoes - four of your recommended 5-a-day

Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

A fresh and healthy Asian-style salad with Thai basil and coriander, soya beans, carrots and tomatoes

Flavour lean chicken with Jamaican-inspired spicy seasoning, griddle then and serve in a bread roll with mango, tomato, lettuce and sauce

This spicy Asian-inspired dish is flavoured with coriander, cumin, turmeric, almonds and cardamom. Serve with a cooling chopped salad

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper - crammed with fibre and vitamin C

For a healthy yet satisfying meal, try this dish eaten across China and Southeast Asia – and use the leftovers to make our cold chicken noodle salad for the next day

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

Get the kids in the kitchen to prepare this easy BBQ chicken recipe, then assemble together with creamy guacamole on tortilla wraps

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.

A dish with added feelgood factor - this vitamin C filled soup is the ideal after-work pick-me-up

Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

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 then this a great dish to add to your repertoire

This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most

A low-fat, fibre-filled supper with a superhealthy side - just the thing for midweek

Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you