Top 10 healthy chicken recipes

Ditch the takeaway and rustle up this vibrant Chinese-style chicken curry instead. It's low in fat but bursting with fragrant spices such as turmeric, ginger and curry powder. Adding frozen peas is a quick and easy way to boost the veg content, too. Serve with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal.

Chinese chicken curry

We've got plenty more healthy chicken curry recipes to try, including chicken jalfrezi and chicken madras

2. Roast chicken with lemon & rosemary roots

This healthier take on a classic roast incorporates swede, celeriac, carrots and kale to give you a boost of extra goodness. Leave off the traditional calorie-laden trimmings and enjoy extra servings of veggies flavoured with rosemary, lemon and garlic for a lighter Sunday lunch.

Roast chicken with lemon & rosemary roots

3. Creamy chicken & asparagus braise

Bright green, summery and light, this low-fat and low-calorie way of serving chicken breasts is a real winner. Packing in plenty of greens from asparagus, peas and leeks, it also uses tarragon, garlic and bio yoghurt to create a deliciously creamy sauce.

Creamy chicken & asparagus braise

4. Chicken katsu curry

Katsu needn’t be off the menu if you’re trying to avoid fried foods: you can reproduce that crunchy chicken coating by dipping it in chopped flaked almonds instead and baking until golden in the oven. Pair with a fresh salad of carrot, cucumber, chilli, lime and soft zingy herbs for a beautiful, balanced and satisfying supper.

Chicken katsu curry

5. Chicken cacciatore one-pot with orzo

This remake of the classic Italian hunter’s stew is lower in calories and fat than its original and delivers two of your 5-a-day. We've used chicken thighs for flavour, which are cooked in a rich tomato, herb and red wine sauce. Orzo pasta is perfect for soaking up the delicious juices.

Chicken cacciatore one-pot with orzo

6. Chicken arrabbiata

Trade a standard arrabbiata sauce for a protein-rich version in this chicken dish which packs a punch with its fiery chillies and garlic. It’s low in salt and calories, and freezable so you can make it ahead of time. Serve with either mash or pasta for a satisfying supper.

Chicken arrabbiata

7. Roast chicken thighs with brown rice & salsa verde

This delicious low-calorie take on roast chicken combines lean skin-off chicken thighs with beautiful green spinach and punchy salsa verde. The vitamin C from the lemon-spiked salsa helps iron absorption from the leafy greens, and the wholegrains help keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Roast chicken thighs with brown rice & salsa verde

8. Slow cooker chicken casserole

Let the slow cooker take the strain in this low-fat, low-calorie chicken recipe. It’s packed with all the goodness of new potatoes, celery, carrots and mushrooms, and the wholesome lean chicken is flavoured with bay leaves, porcini mushrooms and Dijon mustard. A healthier comfort food classic.

Slow cooker chicken casserole

9. Chicken korma

If you’re a fan of curry but looking to cut back on calorific sauces, you’ll be glad to hear that you can still have your creamy chicken korma and eat it. This lighter, low-calorie sauce is based on fat-free Greek yoghurt instead of cream, and it’s lower in salt than your average takeaway, too.

Chicken korma

10. Chicken & lemon skewers

Take chicken wraps to another level with these tasty skewers wrapped in wholemeal tortillas. The chicken is marinaded in a natural yogurt sauce flavoured with fresh herbs, spices and zingy lemon. As well as being low in fat and calories, the lean chicken breasts in these wraps provide over 40g of protein. Serve with crunchy pickled cabbage, onions and lettuce for a satisfying family meal.

Chicken & lemon skewers

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