Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStock Chicken breast is one of the leanest types of meat. And you can cook a huge number of dishes from it, especially healthy ones. That's why we've gathered 20 low-calorie healthy chicken breast recipes for every taste and occasion!
1. Chicken and Broccoli Patties
Source: uwworsp.orgThese chicken patties turn out quite juicy and flavorful.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 200 g broccoli, 1 egg, 1 onion, 1 tbsp corn flour, 2 tbsp bran, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the broccoli or blend it. Mince the chicken with the onion. Mix all ingredients, season the mince, and beat it. Form patties, place them in a baking sleeve, and bake in the oven for half an hour at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Healthy Chicken and Celery Salad
Source: klassicheskij-recept.ruSimple to prepare, very light and refreshing – a true find!
You will need: 100 g chicken breast, 50 g iceberg lettuce, 15 g walnuts, 35 g yogurt, 50 g celery stalks, 50 g seedless grapes, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken breast and toast the nuts in a dry pan. Roughly chop all ingredients and dress the salad with yogurt and spices.
3. Baked Chicken Cutlets
Source: ladychef.ruWhat could be simpler than chicken cutlets? We'll show you how to cook them without a frying pan and oil.
You will need: 400 g chicken breast, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Prepare the chicken breast, pound it, and sprinkle with spices, as you would for any cutlets. Place everything on parchment paper in a single layer and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Chicken Breast with Vegetables in the Oven
Source: pinterest.ruThe main thing is to use plenty of your favorite spices and herbs for the chicken.
You will need: 600 g chicken breast, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, spices.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables and place them in a baking dish. Make parallel cuts on the chicken, rub it with spices, and place it on top. Cover everything with foil and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Healthy Chicken Breast Pâté
Source: gastronom.ruVery tender, yet with a pleasant piquant taste!
You will need: 300 g chicken breast, 130 ml milk, 170 g pickled cucumbers, 10 g dill, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked and blend it with milk until smooth. Add spices, chopped dill, and finely diced cucumbers.
6. Salad with Vegetables, Chicken, and Corn
Source: salatolive.ruA versatile salad recipe for everyday or a festive table.
You will need: 300 g chicken breast, 1 can of corn, 2 cucumbers, 2 bell peppers, sour cream, Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the chicken breast until cooked. Dice it along with the vegetables and add the corn. For the dressing, mix sour cream with mustard and spices to taste.
7. Chicken Breast with Vegetables and Mushrooms in a Multicooker
Source: pigmine.ruA simple, delicious, and quick dish for a healthy family dinner.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 4 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 200 g mushrooms, 120 g green peas, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 bay leaves, spices.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and potatoes, grate the carrot, and chop the onion. Set the multicooker to "Bake" mode, fry the onion until golden, add the remaining ingredients, and pour in a glass of water. Set to "Stew" mode for 40 minutes.
8. Chicken and Cottage Cheese Patties
Source: schaumakids5ka.ruSome of the healthiest patties you can imagine.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 1 onion, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Mince the chicken, blend the onion, mash the cottage cheese, whisk the egg, and mix everything together. Season the chicken mince to taste, form patties, and fry on both sides with minimal oil.
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9. Chicken Breast with Feta and Herbs
Source: 7days.ruA unique alternative to chicken rolls. Instead of feta, you can use brined cheese or cottage cheese.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 60 g feta, 1 bunch of herbs, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Mash the feta with chopped herbs, spices, and herbs. Cut the breast lengthwise in half, but not completely through. Fill the chicken with the stuffing, rub with spices, wrap in parchment paper, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Or fry directly in parchment paper in a pan with a lid for 7 minutes per side.
10. Healthy Chicken Breast and Rice Salad
Source: novyefoto.ruUnpolished or wild black rice is best for this recipe.
You will need: 350 g chicken breast, 1 avocado, 3 tomatoes, 200 g corn, 100 g rice, 1 bell pepper, 3 handfuls of salad mix, half a bunch of green onions, half a bunch of herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, 50 g pumpkin seeds.
Preparation: Cook the rice according to package instructions. Separately boil the chicken breast until cooked. Roughly chop all salad ingredients, mix with the salad mix and chopped herbs, and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle the finished salad with pumpkin seeds.
11. Asian Chicken with Green Beans
Source: pigmine.ruThis dish is especially good for those who monitor their protein intake.
You will need: 550 g chicken breast, 350 g green beans, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, honey, and coconut oil. Finely chop the chicken and marinate it for 20 minutes in the prepared marinade. Fry the meat for a couple of minutes, stirring, over high heat. Add the green beans and fry for another couple of minutes. Reduce the heat, simmer everything together for 15 minutes with a lid on, then fry without the lid until excess moisture evaporates, and sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds.
12. Healthy Chicken Muffins
Source: malinika.ruAn excellent and quick snack for home, work, or on the go.
You will need: 350 g chicken breast, 2 eggs, 250 ml milk, 120 g rice flour, 80 g hard cheese, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk, rice flour, and spices until smooth. Boil the chicken, shred it into fibers, and mix it with grated cheese and chopped herbs. Place the filling into muffin molds, pour in the batter, and bake the muffins in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Steamed Chicken Patties with Potatoes
Source: de-fragrance.ruThere are incredibly many ways to make healthy chicken patties, and here's one of them. Form patties and steam them for half an hour.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 100 g carrots, 200 g onions, 250 g potatoes, 6 tbsp oat flakes, spices.
Preparation: Mince the chicken and all vegetables. Add oat flakes with spices, mix the mince, and refrigerate for half an hour.
14. Salad with Napa Cabbage, Chicken Breast, and Vegetables
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruInstead of Napa cabbage, you can use iceberg lettuce or any alternative.
You will need: 200 g chicken breast, 100 g Napa cabbage, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 1 egg, 100 g cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken breast and egg until cooked. Roughly chop them along with all vegetables. Mix sour cream, mustard, and spices, and dress the salad.
15. Chicken Breast in Orange Marinade
Source: forums.bulbagarden.netA diet-friendly healthy recipe that will even be suitable for a holiday.
You will need: 800 g chicken breast, 2 oranges, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Zest and squeeze the juice from one orange. Mix them with honey, soy sauce, and spices. Make cuts on all sides of the breast to allow the meat to absorb the marinade. Insert garlic slices into the cuts, place the chicken in a baking dish, pour over the marinade, and arrange slices of the second orange on top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Diet Soup with Chicken and Green Beans
Source: carnoustieresorts.comDespite its simplicity and lightness, the soup is quite hearty.
You will need: 300 g chicken breast, 1 tomato, 3 eggs, 100 g green beans, spices.
Preparation: Cut the breast into pieces, cover with water, and boil until cooked. Add spices, a peeled grated tomato, and green beans. After 3 minutes, pour in the beaten eggs, stirring constantly, and when they set, remove the soup from the heat.
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17. Chicken Breast in Tomato-Soy Sauce
Source: domreceptu.ruIf plain baked chicken breast seems a bit bland to you – try this option!
You will need: 800 g chicken breast, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil and tomato paste each, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp adjika, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix crushed garlic and all other ingredients, except the chicken. Make incisions all over the chicken fillet, rub with this sauce, and wrap the breast in foil. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, and unwrap the foil after 20 minutes.
18. Healthy Salad with Chicken, Egg, and Mozzarella
Source: eda.yandex.ruA very delicious diet salad in Italian style!
You will need: 200 g chicken breast, 2 handfuls of arugula or salad mix, 75 g mozzarella, 1 egg, 6 cherry tomatoes, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 0.5 tsp Italian herbs.
Preparation: Rub the breast with spices, wrap in foil, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Boil the egg hard and slice it. Slice the tomatoes similarly, roughly chop the chicken, and arrange everything on salad leaves. Add mozzarella pieces, mix the remaining ingredients for the dressing, and pour over the salad.
19. Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Source: pigmine.ruA variation on the classic Italian Caprese.
You will need: 850 g chicken breast, 250 g tomatoes, 80 g mozzarella, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, Italian herbs and spices.
Preparation: Make large parallel cuts on the breast. Rub the meat with spices to taste and insert a slice of tomato and mozzarella into each cut. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, brush with oil and soy sauce, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
20. Healthy Muffins from Raw Chicken Mince
Source: novyefoto.ruAnother very convenient way to prepare your favorite snack!
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 2 tomatoes, 3 eggs, 160 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Mince the chicken, mix the mince with spices, and place into muffin molds. Top with finely chopped tomatoes, pour in beaten egg, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake everything in the oven for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.