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Try one of these high-protein chicken recipes for dinner tonight. Each recipe has at least 15 grams of protein per serving and uses chicken thighs, breasts or cutlets to create a hearty meal. Recipes like Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast and Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken have no more than 15 g of carbohydrates per serving and can be paired with a side salad or roasted veggies for a balanced dinner.
01of 23Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceView RecipeThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.
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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Though a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner recipe. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.
02of 23Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken BreastView RecipeFeta cheese, roasted peppers, spinach and more flavors common to regions around the Mediterranean inspired this quick and easy stuffed chicken breast recipe. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color, and finishing it in the oven ensures that this healthy baked chicken recipe cooks evenly throughout.
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Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast
Feta cheese, roasted peppers, spinach and more flavors common to regions around the Mediterranean inspired this quick and easy stuffed chicken breast recipe. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color, and finishing it in the oven ensures that this healthy baked chicken recipe cooks evenly throughout.
03of 2320-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto SauceView RecipeServe these quick chicken cutlets with creamy pesto sauce over zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Serve these quick chicken cutlets with creamy pesto sauce over zucchini noodles. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms
05of 23Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken in Vinegar)View RecipeRyan LiebeThis classic French dish is typically made with a cut up whole chicken. But using just one part of the bird, in this case thighs, ensures that the pieces are done at the same time. Serve this saucy braise with mashed cauliflower.
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Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken in Vinegar)
Ryan Liebe
This classic French dish is typically made with a cut up whole chicken. But using just one part of the bird, in this case thighs, ensures that the pieces are done at the same time. Serve this saucy braise with mashed cauliflower.
06of 23Baked Lemon-Pepper ChickenView RecipeLooking for a quick, easy dinner? This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it. Chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet, then finished in the oven with lemon slices that soften and become part of the sauce, with a touch of maple syrup and butter to carry the flavor. It’s so simple and delicious, you’ll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
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Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken
Looking for a quick, easy dinner? This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it. Chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet, then finished in the oven with lemon slices that soften and become part of the sauce, with a touch of maple syrup and butter to carry the flavor. It’s so simple and delicious, you’ll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
07of 23Balsamic-Dijon ChickenView RecipeExperiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free.
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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken
Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free.
08of 23Feta-Stuffed ChickenView RecipeThe feta and fat-free cream cheese stuffing make this main dish chicken recipe rich in taste yet low in calories.
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Feta-Stuffed Chicken
The feta and fat-free cream cheese stuffing make this main dish chicken recipe rich in taste yet low in calories.
09of 23Chicken with Red Wine Pan SauceView RecipeReady in 35 minutes, this chicken dish will satisfy you any night of the week!
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Chicken with Red Wine Pan Sauce
Ready in 35 minutes, this chicken dish will satisfy you any night of the week!
10of 23Hasselback Caprese ChickenView RecipeUsing the hasselback technique (cutting crosswise slits every half-inch along the chicken breast) cooks the chicken faster and ensures you get a burst of flavorful gooey filling with each bite. This quick one-pan, high-protein and veggie-packed dinner is easy to make, and the whole family will love it.
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Hasselback Caprese Chicken
Using the hasselback technique (cutting crosswise slits every half-inch along the chicken breast) cooks the chicken faster and ensures you get a burst of flavorful gooey filling with each bite. This quick one-pan, high-protein and veggie-packed dinner is easy to make, and the whole family will love it.
11of 23Filipino Chicken AdoboView RecipePerhaps the most famous dish in the Filipino repertoire, chicken adobo has as many versions as there are cooks in the Philippines. Some recipes omit garlic, others add coconut milk, some feature brothy sauce and others reduce that liquid to an intense glaze. Try this healthy recipe first, then the next time around, go wild.
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Filipino Chicken Adobo
Perhaps the most famous dish in the Filipino repertoire, chicken adobo has as many versions as there are cooks in the Philippines. Some recipes omit garlic, others add coconut milk, some feature brothy sauce and others reduce that liquid to an intense glaze. Try this healthy recipe first, then the next time around, go wild.
12of 23Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken & Broccoli with Scallion-Ginger SauceView RecipeIn this healthy sheet-pan chicken recipe, meaty bone-in chicken thighs and broccoli florets are tossed with sesame oil and roasted on the same pan for a delicious and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. While the chicken and broccoli cook, whip together the simple scallion-ginger sauce. The sauce would also be wonderful spooned over salmon, tofu or grain bowls; it is easily doubled or tripled!
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Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken & Broccoli with Scallion-Ginger Sauce
In this healthy sheet-pan chicken recipe, meaty bone-in chicken thighs and broccoli florets are tossed with sesame oil and roasted on the same pan for a delicious and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. While the chicken and broccoli cook, whip together the simple scallion-ginger sauce. The sauce would also be wonderful spooned over salmon, tofu or grain bowls; it is easily doubled or tripled!
13of 23Quick Chicken MarsalaView RecipeCaitlin BenselMarsala cooking wine is a worthy addition to your pantry; it’s dry and sweet without being overpowering and can cut through the richness of cream or stock. The alcohol will cook off as the sauce simmers. Adding butter at the end, a classic technique, gives the sauce its body and gloss. If you have leftover thyme, try steeping in chicken stock before making a risotto, tossing with roasted vegetables or adding to a frittata.
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Quick Chicken Marsala
Caitlin Bensel
Marsala cooking wine is a worthy addition to your pantry; it’s dry and sweet without being overpowering and can cut through the richness of cream or stock. The alcohol will cook off as the sauce simmers. Adding butter at the end, a classic technique, gives the sauce its body and gloss. If you have leftover thyme, try steeping in chicken stock before making a risotto, tossing with roasted vegetables or adding to a frittata.
14of 23Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken ThighsView RecipeThis healthy chicken thigh recipe is tender and packed with flavor, thanks to a yogurt-based marinade. The healthy yogurt marinade recipe also works well with pork, shrimp, firm fish or tofu. (Divide the recipe in half if marinating 1 pound of chicken thighs.)
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Yogurt-Curry Marinated Chicken Thighs
This healthy chicken thigh recipe is tender and packed with flavor, thanks to a yogurt-based marinade. The healthy yogurt marinade recipe also works well with pork, shrimp, firm fish or tofu. (Divide the recipe in half if marinating 1 pound of chicken thighs.)
15of 23Tandoori Chicken KebabsView RecipeIn this Indian-inspired healthy dinner recipe, tandoori-spiced yogurt does double duty as a marinade and dipping sauce for these chicken kebabs.
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Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
In this Indian-inspired healthy dinner recipe, tandoori-spiced yogurt does double duty as a marinade and dipping sauce for these chicken kebabs.
16of 23Lemon Chicken PiccataView RecipeEva KolenkoThis luscious, lemony sauce is an all-around winner in our book. It has a bright, briny flavor, is made from ingredients you likely have on hand and goes with everything from chicken to tofu to scallops. Bonus: It’s lower in calories than a lot of other pan sauces.
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Lemon Chicken Piccata
Eva Kolenko
This luscious, lemony sauce is an all-around winner in our book. It has a bright, briny flavor, is made from ingredients you likely have on hand and goes with everything from chicken to tofu to scallops. Bonus: It’s lower in calories than a lot of other pan sauces.
17of 23Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & FennelView RecipeThis technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel
This technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
19of 23Teriyaki Marinated ChickenView RecipeSoy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic and ginger combine in this teriyaki-inspired marinade for grilled chicken. Try it with pork chops if you prefer. Grill fresh pineapple slices and asparagus alongside for simple side dishes.
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Teriyaki Marinated Chicken
Soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic and ginger combine in this teriyaki-inspired marinade for grilled chicken. Try it with pork chops if you prefer. Grill fresh pineapple slices and asparagus alongside for simple side dishes.
20of 23Creamy Skillet Ranch Chicken & BroccoliView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisThis crowd-pleasing dinner feeds four and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. To top it off, the creamy ranch sauce, chicken and broccoli all come together in one skillet, making cleanup just as easy as cooking.
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Creamy Skillet Ranch Chicken & Broccoli
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
This crowd-pleasing dinner feeds four and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. To top it off, the creamy ranch sauce, chicken and broccoli all come together in one skillet, making cleanup just as easy as cooking.
21of 23Chicken Kurma (Traditional Chicken Curry)View RecipeNaseema Kashefi prepares this richly flavored chicken curry on the milder side for New Arrival Supper Club events in Los Angeles. Add more serrano if you like it hot.
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Chicken Kurma (Traditional Chicken Curry)
Naseema Kashefi prepares this richly flavored chicken curry on the milder side for New Arrival Supper Club events in Los Angeles. Add more serrano if you like it hot.
22of 23Lemon-Garlic Boneless, Skinless Chicken ThighsView RecipeJason DonnellyThis boneless, skinless chicken thigh recipe is lemony and bright with lots of savory garlic flavor. The chicken stays tender and juicy from the quick marinade. Serve this quick weeknight dinner with roasted vegetables on the side.
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Lemon-Garlic Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Jason Donnelly
This boneless, skinless chicken thigh recipe is lemony and bright with lots of savory garlic flavor. The chicken stays tender and juicy from the quick marinade. Serve this quick weeknight dinner with roasted vegetables on the side.
23of 23Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream SauceView RecipeThe secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.
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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce
The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.
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