Best Healthy Chicken Recipes

Chicken is a quick and healthy way to get dinner on the table, but there are only so many grilled chicken breasts you can eat before your taste buds beg for something else.  Every one prefers a soothing chicken soup or a grilled chicken dish on the platter. Whether grilled, baked, oven-fried or stir-fried, chicken is a lean, versatile and budget-friendly option for dinner. We’ve compiled our very best chicken recipes to please every appetite. Enjoy one of the best chicken recipes tonight, including chicken potpie recipes, creamy chicken recipes, chicken pasta recipes and more recipes for easy chicken dinners. You can try Moroccan Braised Chicken with Carrots and Golden Raisins. This version of the traditional North African dish gets its protein from both the braised chicken and the quinoa that takes the place of the usual couscous. Carrot and raisins lend a sweet flavor. Be it kids, teenagers or old people, everyone prefers a tasty chicken bite. Let us discuss couple of chicken recipes that are easy to cook and does not fail to tingle your taste buds.

Balsamico Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken goes Italian with a cool sauce of balsamic vinegar, basil, shallots, and extra virgin olive oil. Serve over a garden salad for a fresh and light meal.

Ingredients:

    CHICKEN:

    4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), trimmed

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    BALSAMICO SAUCE:

    3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots

    1 teaspoon dijon mustard

    1 teaspoon honey

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare the grill for medium-hot direct-heat grilling (see note below).

2. To prepare the chicken, lightly pound the chicken to an even thickness using a meat mallet or the heel of your hand. Toss the chicken with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Set over the heat on a grill rack that has been coated with oil. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the chicken is well marked and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F.

3. To prepare the sauce, combine the basil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil to combine. Spoon over sliced grilled chicken breasts.

Recipe Notes

To coat the grill with a thin layer of oil, which will help prevent sticking, crumple a ball of foil, drizzle with a teaspoon of vegetable oil, and rub onto the surface of the grill with a pair of tongs.

Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES                     348.8 CAL

FAT                                19.5 G

SATURATED FAT         3 G

CHOLESTEROL            98.7 MG

SODIUM                        564.4 MG

CARBOHYDRATES      2.8 G

TOTAL SUGARS           2.1 G

DIETARY FIBER           0.2 G

PROTEIN                      39.4 G

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