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Our Best Low-Fat Chicken Recipes

Updated May 08, 2009
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Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr; Sabrina Bone; Kathleen Kanen

Enjoy a heart-healthy meal with these top-rated chicken recipes that have less than 10 grams of total fat and 3 grams of saturated fat per serving.

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Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad

Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad Recipe

Skip the cheese and sour cream and top this dinnertime staple with a fresh fruit and veggie salsa and salad greens for a low-fat alternative.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee

Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee
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Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee Recipe

A classic chicken stew with chicken breasts simmering in white wine and vegetables is sure to bring comfort to your table.

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Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken

Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
Credit: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken Recipe

The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with chicken thighs or pork.

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish Chicken and Rice
Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe

Simmer seasoned chicken breast pieces, veggies, and rice together in a tomato and wine-based sauce for a flavorful and low-fat one-dish meal. Top the finished dish with chopped olives for a Spanish flair.

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Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd

Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd
Credit: Randy Mayor

Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd Recipe

Chicken and lemon are natural flavor partners. In this roasted chicken recipe, the Lemon Curd acts as a tangy glaze.

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Roasted Breast of Chicken with Pinot Noir Sauce

Roasted Breast of Chicken with Pinot Noir Sauce
Credit: Coral Von Zumwalt

Roasted Breast of Chicken with Pinot Noir Sauce Recipe

Ideal for entertaining, this elegant chicken dish features low-fat chicken breast halves flavored with fresh herbs and rich red wine sauce.

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Chicken Scallopini

Chicken Scallopini

Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Coat chicken breasts in seasoned breadcrumbs and pan-fry for a crispy crust. Add briny capers to the light white wine sauce for added flavor without the fat.

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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Recipe

Two oils are used in the preparation of this recipe: dark sesame oil and canola oil. Dark sesame oil is aromatic and tastes nutty so only a small amount is needed (helping to keep the total fat low). However, it has a low smoke point, so use it only as a flavor enhancer, and sauté the chicken and veggies in canola oil.

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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken
Credit: Karry Hosford

Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

For the crispiest coating, use panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) when oven-baking. Remove the skin from the chicken before coating with breadcrumbs to cut back on the total fat.

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Credit: Karry Hosford

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Souvlaki is a Greek specialty usually made with chunks of lamb that are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and oregano and then grilled on skewers. This lower-fat version is made with chunks of chicken and a decreased amount of oil. Using less oil lets the bright flavors of the lemon juice and oregano really shine.

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Jamaican Chicken with Mango Salsa

Jamaican Chicken with Mango Salsa
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Jamaican Chicken with Mango Salsa Recipe

Use a jerk seasonings blend for a fat-free way to flavor this quick and easy chicken recipe. The fresh salsa can be made ahead, and also tastes great with fish or with baked tortilla chips.

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Dry-Rub Chicken with Honey Barbecue Sauce

Dry-Rub Chicken with Honey Barbecue Sauce
Credit: Oxmoor House

Dry-Rub Chicken with Honey Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Spice up your grilled chicken with a rub of paprika, lemon pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder, then serve with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce made with on-hand pantry ingredients. Cutting up a whole chicken is a money saver, but you can also buy a package of chicken pieces.

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Chicken in Wine Sauce

Chicken in Wine Sauce
Credit: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Chicken in Wine Sauce Recipe

Use both chicken thighs and chicken breast halves in this hearty chicken stew that is packed with vegetables and flavored with wine and fresh herbs.

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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches
Credit: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Lean chicken stands in for pork in Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches, yielding a light twist on this Asian-inspired sandwich.

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Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Moroccan Chicken Thighs
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr; Sabrina Bone; Kathleen Kanen

Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipe

Inspired by North African tagines, this Moroccan chicken recipe uses skinless, boneless chicken thighs and is ready in a little over an hour.

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    1 of 15 Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad
    2 of 15 Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee
    3 of 15 Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
    4 of 15 Spanish Chicken and Rice
    5 of 15 Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd
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    8 of 15 Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
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