From better-for-you takes on lasagna and chicken Parmesan to healthier spins on chicken fingers and pizza, these are meals you’ll want to make again and again.
When you need a family-friendly meal idea, chicken is always a winner. It’s incredibly versatile and pairs perfectly with just about any seasoning or spice blend. Plus, you can prep it advance and use it in a variety of ways: salads, grain bowls, tacos and more. You can even stock prepped chicken in your freezer for a ready-to-cook weeknight stir-fry on the fly. Is there anything chicken can’t do? It should come as no surprise then, that chicken is a great choice when you want to put a healthy meal on the table, too. There are lots of ways to use this powerhouse protein but we can’t get enough of these homemade chicken fingers. The store-bought version is often loaded with all kinds of can’t-pronounce ingredients. This better-for-you take relies on simple ingredients — and is still freezer-friendly, making healthy eating that much easier.
THE BEST Greek Chicken Marinade
This garlic, lemon, and oregano Greek marinade can be used for chicken that’s grilled, baked or pan-fried and is great any which way you choose.
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 692 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless (, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts))
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 lemons
- 4-5 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Place the chicken pieces in a freezer bag or a bowl and set aside.
- Add the Greek yogurt and olive oil to a medium size bowl. Zest one of the lemons and add to the bowl. Juice that lemon into the bowl with the zest. Slice the other three lemons and set aside. Add the minced garlic, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper to the lemon juice and zest and stir. Pour half of the marinade into the freezer bag or the bowl with the chicken pieces and reserve the other half of the marinade for basting. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grate with vegetable oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
- Grill the chicken, basting with the reserved marinade and turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. During the last 5 minutes of cooking add the 3 sliced lemons to the grill, turning once or twice. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with the grilled lemons. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
5 Healthy Chicken Recipes You Can Make For Dinner
FAQ
What is the healthiest way to eat chicken?
What is the healthiest and tastiest way to cook chicken?
What is healthy to cook with chicken?
- 30 Minute Chicken Caprese.
- Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad.
- Chicken Fajitas.
- Vietnamese Curry Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad Bowl.
- Easy Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce.
- Thai Basil Chicken Recipes.
- Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Broccoli and Tomato.
- Easy Chicken Piccata.
What can I season chicken with?
What are some different ways to cook chicken?
- Stir-frying. If you would like to stir-fry chicken, breasts or thigh fillets are the most ideal cuts to use. …
- Pan-frying. To pan-fry chicken, the ideal cuts for this are chicken breast, tenderloins or chicken thigh fillets. …
- Grilling/BBQ. …
- Baking/roasting.
