We all know that boring chicken, rice, and broccoli lunch that makes you want to throw up. This post will not contain any of those meals, I promise ;). I absolutely love food, but I also absolutely love being healthy and feeling good in my own skin. These five easy chicken recipes will register a ten on the taste-o-meter and the health-o-meter! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!
15 Minute Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies
This recipe is absolute one of the best that I have come across for a quick, healthy, and easy chicken recipe. One pan for easy cleanup makes this dish even more excellent! I typically use this dish on a low carb night, but you could definitely add some brown rice or quinoa to make this a perfect post-workout dinner. I personally hate it when chicken dries out in the oven. Not to mention that cooked vegetables are not usually my thing. However, the chicken is beyond moist in this recipe and the veggies will have you begging for more! Find the recipes here at Gimme Delicious!
Paleo Whole30 Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is hands down one of my absolute favorite lunches. The creaminess of the mix combined with the sweetness of the added fruit hits all the right notes. However, typical chicken salads can be loaded with unhealthy fats. This Paleo Whole30 chicken salad from Jay’s Baking Me Crazy is the perfect solution. Creamy, sweet, chewy, and completely satisfying, this recipe will make the whole family happy. Ditch the mayo and enjoy this flavor and nutrient packed chicken salad! Find the recipe here!
Microwave Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Microwave chicken skewers? Does it get any easier? I was super pumped to try this recipe because sometimes I barely have time to pour a cup of coffee let alone make a healthy, appealing meal. Most of the day I eat cold food while I run around to class or work or the gym, so I like to have a hot meal at night. Or for a snack :). This is an easy chicken recipe that you will tape to your fridge because you love it so much. Super simple, super quick, super easy. Can’t beat that! Get the recipe here at Fit Men Cook!
Easy Salsa Chicken
Salsa and chicken might just be one of my favorite combinations! The salsa keeps the chicken moist while giving the flavor a kick in the pants. One awesome aspect of this recipe is that it is made in the slow cooker. Talk about a time saver. You can have this chicken ready when you come home from your long day! Another awesome aspect of this recipe is that there are three ingredients. Count ’em. Three. As a college student, being able to find recipes with minimal ingredients is a bonus because they fit within the budget! Pair this chicken with brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat wraps, or even over a salad! Get the recipe here at Bodybuilding.com!
Paleo Lemon Butter Chicken
Last but certainly not least of the easy chicken recipes is this delicious lemon butter chicken. Who knew that something so scrumptious could also be so healthy? This chicken is tender, juicy, flavorful, and definitely not boring! 45 minutes total, you can pop this chicken in before going to hit your home workout. With 7 ingredients, it also won’t break the bank and is a great way to mix up your chicken recipes! Pair it with a side salad, brown rice, sweet potatoes, or roasted veggies! All I can say is that this recipe #nailedit. Get the recipe here at Jay’s Baking Me Crazy!
There are five of my absolute favorite easy chicken recipes! Most of them are fairly speedy to make, none of them are going to break the bank, and they are fun dishes to prepare! Drop your favorite recipe out of the bunch in the comments so that we can check them out!
