
Healthy chicken breast recipes
Discover healthy new ways to serve up lean chicken breasts with BBC Good Food's favourite recipes, including curries, salads, soups and stews.
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Pomegranate chicken with almond couscous
Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste
Chicken satay salad
Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour
Lighter chicken cacciatore
The classic Italian 'hunter's stew' gets a healthy makeover, with low-fat chicken breasts, prosciutto and a rich herby tomato sauce
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
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 then this a great dish to add to your repertoire
Chicken schnitzel with coleslaw
Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. A dinner that kids will love cooking and eating.
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.
Spinach, ricotta & chicken traybake
This healthy chicken dinner comes with roasted peppers, courgettes, onions and tomatoes - four of your recommended 5-a-day
Italian chicken with cream cheese & spinach
This good-for-you baked chicken dish is perfect for entertaining. Serve on a bed of potatoes with a crisp side salad
Fragrant spiced chicken with banana sambal
This spicy Asian-inspired dish is flavoured with coriander, cumin, turmeric, almonds and cardamom. Serve with a cooling chopped salad
Rosemary chicken with oven-roasted ratatouille
You can't beat this low-fat, one-pot recipe for an easy meal, bursting with summer colour and flavour
Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes
Thai coconut crumbed chicken traybake
Contrast breaded chicken with squash, tomatoes and aubergine flavoured with spicy Thai red curry paste
Masala chicken pie
A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some nutritious comfort food
Moroccan chicken one-pot
You don't need a clay pot to whip up a fragrant, North Africa tagine - throw it all in a casserole dish and top with feta, mint and lemon.
Chicken korma
Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money
Chicken parmigiana
This classic chicken Parmesan recipe gets the Good Food makeover, resulting in a hearty yet healthy dish great for sharing with your mates
Healthier chicken balti
A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers
One-pot harissa chicken
This hearty chicken casserole is low in fat, packed with veg and flavoured with harissa for a satisfying supper.
Chicken, edamame & ginger pilaf
Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper - crammed with fibre and vitamin C
Moroccan-style chicken stew
Stay on track with this low-fat supper that's on the table in half an hour
Squash, chicken & couscous one-pot
Use up leftovers in this superhealthy one-pot, packed with vital nutrients
Jerk chicken kebabs with mango salsa
A simple colourful way with chicken that is packed with goodness
Harissa chicken with chickpea salad
A low-fat, fibre-filled supper with a superhealthy side - just the thing for midweek