sichuan style chicken with peanuts
EatingWellNeed some inspiration around healthy chicken dinner recipes? We all know that boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs are a smart choice when you're trying to eat healthy because it has less saturated fat than other meats, but we also know eating the same thing week after week can get a little monotonous. So we've rounded up some flavorful, unexpected recipes you can weave into your regular chicken-dinner routine.

Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes

Sichuan-Style Chicken with Peanuts: Stir-frying is a healthy cooking method because you don't use much oil thanks to the high heat of the wok or skillet. When getting ready to stir-fry chicken, always spread the pieces in the wok and let them cook undisturbed for 1 minute before stirring. This allows the chicken to sear and prevents sticking.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew: Slow cooking is another healthy route because you don't have to add any additional fat at all to the dish. Here all the richness comes from skinless chicken thighs, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.

Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatoes: Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in combination with fresh herbs and spices, they elevate this dish from "everyday" to "ta-da!" Serve the tacos with reduced-fat sour cream.

Chicken Fricassee with Tarragon: Fricassee is a classic French dish of chicken and vegetables, cooked in white wine and finished with a touch of cream. In this case, reduced-fat sour cream does the job, and the sauce begs to be sopped up with crusty bread.

Turkish Chicken Thighs: Seven ingredients takes chicken to Turkey, thanks to ginger, mint, paprika, and lemon. The acidity of the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken and keep it moist.

Warm Chicken Sausage and Potato Salad: This warm bistro-style salad is perfect on a chilly winter's night. Make it a meal: Crusty whole-grain baguette and a glass of stout are perfect accompaniments.

Roasted Chicken Tenders with Peppers and Onions: Call this one an update of that favorite combo, sausage and peppers. This healthy version can be served over rice or on a roll with a little shredded cheese for a new take on a Philly cheese steak sandwich.

Quick Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry: Curry quick enough for a weeknight supper - especially if you use pre-cut cauliflower and bagged baby spinach.

Penne with Roasted Chicken and Radicchio: Radicchio is a brawlingly bitter green that becomes impossibly meek and mild when simmered. Paired with some cheese and the meat from a rotisserie chicken, it cooks up quickly into a memorable pasta dish.

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