10 Tasty Top-Rated Chicken Recipes That Are Also Good for You
These delicious chicken recipes have it all. They're yummy, healthy, and easy to make. They're perfect choices for weeknight meals.
1. Orange Chicken with Asparagus
Here's a quick Asian-inspired dish featuring strips of chicken breasts sauteed with asparagus in a sauce flavored with garlic, red pepper flakes, orange juice and zest. "Great quick recipe for busy week nights," says mlreffey.
The loquat fruit that adds tart flavor to this savory and spicy dish. "Loquats are a seasonal fruit," says dalcazar. "Late spring to early summer is the only time you can find them. They pair very well with rice. If you have a loquat tree in your back yard or know someone who does, you'll be trying to find something to do with them. This recipe would work well with pork too. "
3. Stir-Fry Chicken and Broccoli
Stir-fried chicken and veggies are tossed in a super-simple sauce, starring sherry, soy sauce, and sambal. Add baby bok choy leaves with the broccoli if you like.
This recipe has beans, chicken breast, cilantro and green onion—everything for a well balanced meal!
A quick, easy and delicious one-skillet meal. Chicken and healthy mushrooms combine with tomato paste and chicken broth to create a tasty sauce.
6. Healthy Turmeric Chicken Stew
A quick and easy curry with cubes of chicken breast, sweet potato, and eggplant in piquant, colorful sauce of turmeric, ginger, and garlic. "This is one of my favorite 30-minute weeknight recipes. Turmeric (curcuma) is a bright yellow spice and adds an exotic color and flavor to any dish."
"A delicious salad that is great for a quick snack, but attractive enough for entertaining," says WARD2. "You can even have it as a meal in a sandwich, or as a salad atop a lettuce leaf."
"A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too," says Teresa. "Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired."
Ready in about 10 minutes! No cooking required. "It's a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe guaranteed to make you feel and look good," says KyLeeAnn.
10. Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs
Load up these honey chicken kabobs with veggies. Small onions, colorful bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes can also be used. You can also make 'em in the broiler.
Check out our complete collection of Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes.