300-Calorie Chicken Recipes

• Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

  
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  This colorful orzo and chicken main-dish salad is packed with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables and tossed with a tangy lemon dressing.View Recipe: Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with ChickenEvery diet begins with watching what you eat. Counting calories is key whether you're maintaining a healthy weight or working to shed a few pounds. Fortunately, there's an easier way to go about the math than tracking down nutritional info and logging every bite: build a strong portfolio of delicious low-calorie meals and let it do the work for you. We'll get you started with this collection of chicken recipes that are short on calories but big on flavor. The only arithmetic you'll be responsible for is subtracting pounds.

• Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tacos

  
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  We took the finger-licking beauty of a Buffalo wing experience and wrapped it in a tortilla—because that's how you win a weeknight.View Recipe: Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tacos

• Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad

  
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  If watermelon wedges are a mainstay at your summer cookouts, try dicing for this instant, gorgeous salad. The sweetness of the fruit pairs beautifully with the smoky rotisserie chicken and fresh mint to create a summertime staple that will keep the family asking for seconds.View Recipe: Watermelon and Arugula Chicken Salad

• Chicken Wonton Soup

  
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  Stash a batch in the freezer for a faster, fresher, veggie-packed alternative to takeout. For an easier dumpling shape, fold wrapper in half over filling to form a half-moon; press well to seal edges.To Freeze: Add vegetables to stock mixture; cool completely. Freeze stock mixture and dumplings separately in large zip-top plastic freezer bags.To Thaw: Microwave stock mixture at MEDIUM (50% power) 3 to 4 minutes or until bag is pliable.To Reheat: Pour stock mixture into a large Dutch oven; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add frozen wontons; cook 3 minutes.View Recipe: Chicken Wonton Soup

• Chicken Verde Tacos

  
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  We like warm taco filling, but if you're going for something a little cooler and more refreshing, skip step 1 and drizzle the salsa over assembled tacos. Add even more color and personality to the tacos with additional toppings like avocado, red onion, or Cotija cheese.View Recipe: Chicken Verde Tacos

• Chicken with Honey-Beer Sauce

  
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  Beer gives tremendous flavor to this chicken. Opt for an inexpensive, full-flavored domestic beer, like Blue Moon wheat ale.View Recipe: Chicken with Honey-Beer Sauce

• Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup

  
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  Flecked with peppery watercress, these soft chicken dumplings make for a slurpy-good appetizer soup. Be sure to use regular ground chicken (not chicken breast) for the best flavor and texture. For this recipe, you'll be making the nurse's cap dumpling shape.The sauce, all the fillings, and the broth for this soup can be made a day or two ahead of the party. If making dumplings just for you and your family, you can double up and freeze a batch of uncooked dumplings. No need to thaw before cooking—just add an extra minute or two to the cook time.View Recipe: Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup

• Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

  
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  Get the crispy taste of fried chicken for less than 300 calories. For a flavor swap, use pecans in place of the walnuts.View Recipe: Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

• Chicken Salad with Bok Choy, Almonds, and Apricots

  
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  Whether you're looking for something that gets you out of cooking or you're simply in need of a lunch alternative that is more exciting than a ham sandwich or a PB&J, look no further. These recipes are quick, healthy solutions that are easy to prepare and will leave you feeling satisfied until dinner.Combined with sliced radishes, baby bok choy, and dried apricots, your leftover chicken (perhaps the remaining meat from Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff) forms an Asian salad with fresh flavor.View Recipe: Chicken Salad with Bok Choy, Almonds, and Apricots

• Onion, Kale, Chickpea, and Chicken Soup

  
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  Few things beat a steaming bowl of veggie-packed chicken soup on a crisp autumn evening, and this one happens to be a perfect potion for the seasonal chills. You can leave the thyme sprigs in the broth (just ladle around them) so they'll keep releasing herbaceous goodness into any leftovers.View Recipe: Onion, Kale, Chickpea, and Chicken Soup

• Springy Chicken Soup

  
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  The torn romaine lettuce wilts just slightly in the soup and has a lighter, fresher, less earthy flavor than heartier greens like spinach or kale. Slice the carrot the same shape and thickness as the leek so you get a balance of both vegetables in every spoonful.View Recipe: Springy Chicken Soup

• Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Artichoke Pesto

  
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  Be sure to look for artichoke hearts that are canned in brine, not oil.View Recipe: Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Artichoke Pesto

• Thai Chicken Soup Recipe

  
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  For a quick dinner that's full of distinctive Thai flavor, offer this delicious, comforting soup. You can use kale or spinach in place of bok choy.View Recipe: Thai Chicken Soup

• Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze

  
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  If you're using a charcoal grill, skip the foil pan and add the chips to the coals. Look for granulated garlic in the spice aisle, or substitute 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Amber agave syrup has a deeper flavor than the more neutral, light-colored varieties.View Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze

• Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

  
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  Saltimbocca means “ jump in the mouth”—apt for a fast dish that marries woodsy sage, bright lemon, and salty prosciutto. Serve over a bed of angel hair pasta or polenta.View Recipe: Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

• Chicken and Vegetable Soup

  
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  Let this simple soup warm you up during the chillier months. You can also use this recipe as a template for other chicken and veggie soups.View Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Soup

• Tandoori grilled chicken with mint raita recipe

  
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  The tandoor, India’s wood-fired clay oven, turns out fantastic barbecued chicken. An ordinary outdoor grill with a tight-fitting lid and prepared for indirect heat mimics the gentle heat of the authentic clay ovens. Tandoori chicken originated in the Punjab region of northern India and Pakistan and get its traditional red color from ground chiles. View Recipe: Tandoori Grilled Chicken with Mint Raita

• Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers

  
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  Serve skewers with hot cooked couscous. Give the couscous nutty flavor by toasting it in a hot pan before you rehydrate it.View Recipe: Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers

• Chicken Gumbo

  
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  Into the pot go broth, chicken, vegetables, and other fresh ingredients. Out comes pure comfort.View Recipe: Chicken Gumbo

• Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

  
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  Tweak this recipe for kids by adding a little honey to the pan sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans.View Recipe: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

• BBQ Chicken Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Pickled Jalapeños

  
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  Chicken shows its versatility with tangy BBQ flavors, peppery arugula, or 3 cheeses.Variations: If you like Arugula try: Chicken, Arugula, and Prosciutto PizzaIf you like Parmesan try: Three-Cheese Chicken PizzaView Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Pickled Jalapeños

• Stone Fruit Chicken-Rice Salad

  
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  Chicken is pure lean protein (use a good brand for chickeny flavor). Cherries and nectarines lend a sweet-tart counterpoint. Brown rice adds whole-grain goodness.View Recipe: Stone Fruit Chicken-Rice Salad

• Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

  
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  Lettuce wraps make for a fresh burst of crunch and flavor, or spoon the stir-fry over rice. Look for fish sauce in your grocery store's Asian foods section.View Recipe: Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

• Fast Chicken Chili

  
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  Ready in under 30 minutes, this chicken chili really is fast, but will smell and taste like you spent hours working away in the kitchen.View Recipe: Fast Chicken Chili

• Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

  
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  This roast chicken with balsamic bell peppers dish adds Italian flair to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.View Recipe: Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

• Rich Chicken Soup with Fresh Noodles

  
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  This soup tastes like it was on Grandma’s stove for hours. Test Kitchen staffer Adam Hickman’s secret weapon: “Salty miso enriches the broth.”View Recipe: Rich Chicken Soup with Fresh Noodles

• Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup

  
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  Our gumbo-style soup removes the roux step (saving as much as an hour) and instead uses aromatics sautéed with tomato paste for a toasty flavor foundation. Serve with a crusty baguette for mopping up every last delicious drop.View Recipe: Louisiana-Style Chicken Soup

• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

  
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  Once you've made your own veggie-packed pot of chicken noodle soup, you won't go back to the canned, supersalty stuff again.View Recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

• Tex-Mex Chicken Soup Recipe

  
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  This is a true fiesta in a bowl. This soup is chock-full of the southwestern flavors we all love. Serve this showstopper with a garnish of lime.View Recipe: Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

• Chicken and Bean Burritos Recipe

  
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  Try also using this filling for tacos, quesadillas, or nachos. Adults can spike it with jalapeños.View Recipe: Chicken and Bean Burritos Recipe

• Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup

  
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  In this chicken and butternut squash soup, sugary butternut squash and meaty chicken thighs remind us how well sweet and savory flavors play together in Moroccan cuisine.View Recipe: Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup

• Chicken Taco Salad

  
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  Add a little variation to taco night and throw your favorite taco fillings on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce. Ready in just 25 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful, fresh taco salad that is sure to satisfy your Southwestern craving.View Recipe: Chicken Taco Salad

• Balsamic and Shallot Chicken Breasts Recipe

  
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  Chef Boyce (Cotton Row and Commerce Kitchen, Huntsville, Ala.) remembers his father's chicken from weekly family barbecues when he was a kid. Our take amps up flavor with a balsamic reduction and cooks the chicken on the stovetop and in the oven for better control over doneness.View Recipe: Balsamic and Shallot Chicken Breasts

• Chicken Enchiladas

  
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  Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate in family-favorite dishes. Chicken breasts are poached in a highly-flavored liquid; then the liquid does double duty as a sauce when mixed with salsa verde and whipping cream and spooned over the chicken-filled tortillas.View Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

• Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta

  
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  Fennel's licorice-y sweetness is a great match for juicy citrus and salty feta. But if it's not your favorite, swap the fennel out in favor of thinly sliced red onion.View Recipe: Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta

• Healthy Dinner Recipe: Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

  
  © Randy Mayor
  
  

  Time: 30 minutesSimple Sub: Try pork tenderloin in place of chicken thighs.Serve with Mango Slaw: Combine 4 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw, 1 cup chopped mango, and ¼ cup vertically sliced red onion in a large bowl. Add ¼ cup canola mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt; toss well to coat.View Recipe: Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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