Low-calorie chicken recipes
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Chicken balti
A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic, chicken balti, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers
Curried chicken & new potato traybake
A healthy one-pan traybake with garam masala, turmeric, ginger and garlic – lightly spiced and ideal for a family supper
Chicken & lemon skewers
These chicken skewers with a herby yogurt coating, salad and flatbreads taste great and they're good for you. Enjoy for a light weeknight dinner
Ginger chicken udon noodles
Serve up these fragrant and light noodles with chicken, beansprouts and cabbage in 30 minutes. With fiery ginger and red chilli, it's full of flavour
App onlySticky lemon chicken traybake. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Made all in one tray, this chicken traybake will save you time and reduce washing up. Perfect for a midweek meal, it goes well with jasmine rice on the side
Chicken & chorizo one-pan
Save on washing up with this one-pan chicken, chorizo, rice and peppers dish. It's packed with flavour and low in calories too for an easy midweek meal
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Enjoy this budget-friendly chicken and spinach dish with rice and tortilla chips, or use as a filling for a burrito or burger buns
Fragrant lemongrass & coconut chicken stir-fry
Whip up a quick and wholesome dinner on busy days – this Thai-inspired chicken stir-fry provides two of your five-a-day
Chicken & sweetcorn soup
Make a stock from roast dinner leftovers to create this chicken and sweetcorn soup. The bone broth adds important minerals and it's low in fat and calories
Chicken & tzatziki wraps
Pile chunks of chicken with cucumber, tomatoes and tzatziki to make these easy wraps. They're budget friendly and take less than 30 minutes to make
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
Stir-fried chicken with broccoli & brown rice
Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner
Chicken and mushrooms
A healthy and low calorie chicken and mushroom casserole with bacon, peas and a parsley sauce - use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness
Chicken korma
Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy chicken korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money
BBQ chicken pizza
Make a healthy, low-calorie pizza that adds up to three of your 5-a-day and give the takeaway a miss. The barbecue chicken lends a moreish smoky flavour
Roast chicken thighs with brown rice & salsa verde
How about a healthy, low-calorie roast chicken dinner? Enjoy this tasty meal with benefits like vitamin C from the salsa verde which helps iron absorbtion
Cajun grilled chicken with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole
Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip - this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day
Spicy avocado wraps
Pan-fry vegetarian, chicken-style pieces with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps - cool before assembling if packing for lunch
Creamy chicken & mango curry
Use korma paste, turmeric and black onion seeds as the base for this mild, Indian spice-pot, made creamy with coconut milk
Masala chicken pie
A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some nutritious comfort food
Chicken arrabbiata
Like the pasta sauce, this chicken casserole packs a spicy punch. Serve with pasta or mash potato for a comforting weeknight meal
Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad
Contrast juicy sweet fruit with salty Greek cheese and finish with a honey, chilli and sherry vinegar dressing
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