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Chicken Recipes for Weight Loss

Chicken breast is among the most protein-dense, low-fat foods you can build a meal around, which makes it very filling for its calories. Bake, grill, or air-fry and keep sides light to keep it lean.

Browse the recipes below, each with a per-serving calorie and protein estimate, or use the recipe finder to filter by calories, protein, and meal time.

Chicken breast is very high in protein and low in fat, which makes it filling for few calories. Bake, grill, or air-fry rather than deep-fry to keep it lean.

Grilled chicken strips over a salad of greens and vegetables

Grilled Chicken Salad

260 cal 30g protein 25 min
high-proteinnon-vegetarianlow-carb
A bowl of light Indian chicken curry

Light Indian Chicken Curry

250 cal 28g protein 45 min
high-proteinnon-vegetarianlow-carb
Baked tandoori chicken pieces with a wedge of lemon

Baked Tandoori Chicken

230 cal 34g protein 40 min
high-proteinnon-vegetarianlow-carb

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Is chicken good for weight loss?
Chicken breast is high in protein and low in fat, so it is very filling for its calories. Choose breast, keep added oil low, and bake or grill instead of frying.