Chicken recipes for weight loss
Introduction
Chicken is considered one of the best sources of protein during weight loss. It is low in calories, high quality protein for muscle and fat loss, low in carbs and calories when it cooked in healthy ways and versatile for various diet plans.
Best chicken recipes for weight loss
Grilled chicken breast with herbs
Ingredients
- Chicken (150–200g each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towel to absorb moisture and water.
- Take bowl mix mustard oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and rosemary.
- Then add chilli flakes and black pepper.
- After spicy aroma add salt.
- Prepare griller to cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side and remove when it fully cooked.
- Last serve with squeeze of lemon.
Baked lemon garlic chicken
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts 500–600g
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1tsp lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano and rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set oven to 200 degree and in bowl, whisk together with mustard oil, lemon juice mix with garlic, chilli flakes, salt and pepper
- Put chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over them let rest for 15-30 minutes
- Cover dish with foil and bake it for 20 minutes then remove foil and bake until 10 min to cook properly
- You can pair it with steamed veggies and roasted gobhi or broccoli.
how to make healthy spicy chicken recipe:
Ingredients – 2 servings
Instructions
- 2 skinless chicken breasts 500g
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion,
- ½ cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Ingredients For the dressing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Leamon juice 1 tsp
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instruction
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked.
- Let it cool slightly and slice it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil,
- lemon juice, mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, add lettuce, cucumber,
- Tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and carrot all the veggies shoud be finly chopped.
- And pour top with chicken.
- Sprinkle olive oil over the salad.
- Toss gently and serve fresh.
Spicy roasted chicken wings
Ingredients
- 500g chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil (just enough to coat lightly)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh coriander
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry chicken wings.
- Make small slits for better flavour absorption.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder,
- Then after spicy aroma put paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the wings well and let them marinate 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Put chicken wings on baking tray.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes.
- Last garnish with fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with lemon.
Tips for cooking chicken for weight loss
- Remove the skin: upper part of chicken contains unnecessary fats and calories and cook without skin for light and healthy weight loss.
- Avoid deep frying: using too much oil for cooking chicken can be high in calories that can cause unnecessary fat gains.
- Cook with herbs & spices: despite of using heavy spices, you can use cumin, rosemary and chilli flakes for flavour without extra calories.
Benefits of including chicken in a weight loss diet
- High in protein: chicken is high in quality protein which helps to preserve muscle while burning fat and boost metabolism.
- Boosts satiety: due to high protein which keep you full for longer and reduce hunger and night cravings.
- Nutrients rich: chicken provides essential nutrients like vitamin b complex, iron, and zinc which support energy level while losing fats.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using creamy or heavy sauces: this makes chicken more calories dense and full of unhealthy fats which can increase your weight despite of losing weight.
Overeating portions: if you are in your weight loss journey then you should follow a strict diet to avoid weight gains by overeating chicken.
Versatile and easy to cook you can cook chicken in many ways like grilled, baked, boiled with some exotic veggies that will enhance the taste and increase nutrition level
Conclusion
Chicken is good for weight loss if you eat with expert guidance. If you eat with tips of nutritional benefits of chicken recipes for weight loss. Then there are much chance it does not contribute to your weight gain because It’s a high protein content helps to control hunger, build lean muscle and boost metabolism perfect for a balanced diet to reduce fat. Chicken becomes a satisfying and guilt free option for weight loss. I have suggested low calorie chicken recipes if you want baked chicken recipe for weight loss you can dm me for healthy chicken recipes for weight loss.
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FAQ
Yes, chicken is lean, high in protein and low in calories if you cook with expert guidance, it can be excellent food for weight loss.
Yes, you can eat 150 g skinless chicken breast per day but in portion control way.
Yes, chicken is one of the best protein sources which support muscle building and boost metabolism and aiding to fat loss.
Yes, but choose healthier versions because some recipes like butter chicken, malai chicken consider more calorie rich which can contribute to your weight gain.
Yes, chicken is lower in saturated fat and easier to digest compared to red meat and making it better for weight loss.
