9 Healthy Chicken Recipes for Weight Loss

If you want a delicious low calorie chicken recipe that promotes weight loss, check out 9 of my favorite chicken recipes.

One of my favorite sources of protein is chicken. I love that there are such a variety of ways to prepare and cook it. Each of the variations to preparing chicken adds such an assortment of flavor and texture.

I am going to share and break down a few of my favorite healthy chicken recipes and methods of cooking chicken, but first, I want to talk about some nutrition facts of chicken.

Why I love Chicken.

Chicken is

low in sodium,
high in protein and
sugar free .
a lean protein meaning that it contains less than 10 grams of fat and 4.5 grams of saturated fat.
is considered a complete protein which means that it contains all 9 essential amino acids, which your body is unable to produce.
is easy to digest in the body because it is low in collagen.
is a good source of protein which has been shown to improve metabolism, decrease appetite and overall lower your total caloric intake.

Calories in Chicken

For 3 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast it is 128 calories. It contains around 2.7 grams of fat and 26 grams of protein. Chicken does contain 44mg of sodium, no fiber, no carbohydrates and no sugar.

Now these are the nutrients of a plain chicken breast which contains no seasonings or breading. However, we all know that a great meal comes from the delicious seasonings and methods of preparing.

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9 Low Calorie Chicken Recipes that Promote Weight Loss

So, my top favorite healthy chicken recipes include:

From the Grill

1) Homemade Spice Rub from Joyful Healthy Eats:

Homemade spice rubs are one of my favorite ways to season chicken. From Joyful Healthy eats this recipe is 246 calories for 6oz chicken. It contains 9 grams of fats 0 grams of carbohydrates and 39 Grams of protein. If you are worried about the calories, decrease the amount from 6oz to 3oz.

2) Well Plated Grilled Chicken:

Everyone loves a well rounded flavorful marinade that can be used in a variety of recipes, and this is just that. This chicken marinade from Well Plated is 246 Calories for 7 oz of chicken. It contains 1 gram of carbohydrates, 42 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat. This recipe is delicious to eat with a lemon rice or rice pilaf.

3) Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Recipe:

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken is spot on amazing and delicious. With the creamy texture form the marinade it allows the chicken to just melt in your mouth. I want to give you a couple of tricks though. The recipe calls for chicken thighs, which are higher in fats compared to chicken breasts. If you are wanting to decrease fats change which cut of meat you are using. This recipes as is contains 307 Calories, 16.9 grams of fat, 5.2 grams of carbohydrates and 33.1 grams of protein.

From the Crockpot

4) Joy Food Sunshine:

Crockpot Chicken Chili is delicious. Not only is it low in calories but it has tons of flavor. The total calories for 1 cup are 194. The chicken chili contains 23.6 grams of carbohydrates, 18.5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fat. This is a family and busy life favorite recipe. It goes in the crockpot and is able to cook all day.

5) Diethood Honey Garlic Chicken:

This Honey Garlic Chicken has a lot of strong flavors and is great for a dish that uses rice or even on a salad. The chicken just melts in your mouth and makes you want to eat more. Per serving this recipe is 227 calories. 3 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates and 25 grams of protein.

6) Pinch of Yum:

Have you ever had an amazing Crockpot Quinoa Chicken Primavera? I love this recipe because not only does it have chicken, but it has a variety of other vegetables and quinoa. Quinoa contains high nutritional benefits such as high fiber and protein and contains many more nutrients. Amazing chicken recipe!

Everything Else

7) Crème De La Crumb

Sheet pan recipes are the rage. Everyone loves them because not are they only quick and easy, but you can do it all on the same pan. Which allows for easy clean up and they still have the great flavor that you desire. This recipe for chicken fajitas on a sheet pan is 187 calories per serving. It has 8 grams of carbohydrates, 13 grams of protein and 11 grams of fat.

8) Chicken and Broccoli Dinner by Skinny Ms.

Skillet Chicken and Broccoli dinner is an all in one skillet dinner. You can add as many vegetables as you would like or whatever you have on hand. For 1 cup of the chicken broccoli skillet it is 130 Calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 21 grams of protein and 3 grams of fat.

9) Healthy Fitness Chicken Meals

Everyone loves a refreshing salad that has a variety of flavor and a good crunch. Salads are a great option all year round for lunch or dinner. This recipe with your dressing is 315 calories per serving. It has 15 grams of carbohydrates, 33 grams or protein and 15 grams of fat.

These are all fantastic healthy chicken recipes that will promote your weight loss goals. They all include healthy carbohydrates, proteins and fats that will allow you to have a well rounded meal. Remember, to always watch your portion sizes and to stay with in your allotted calories.

Now what are some of your favorite chicken recipes?