Our Best Low-Fat Chicken Recipes

May 08, 2009
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

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Fiesta Chicken Tacos 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

Photo: Oxmoor House
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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

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

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 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: Karry Hosford
Chicken Souvlaki 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

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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

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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