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Avoid frying with a lot of oil, and prioritize cooking techniques such as steaming, boiling, stir-frying with minimal oil, or baking.

  7 Mei 2025 17:00

Brilio.net - Are you trying to live healthier and maintain your weight? Chicken can be a loyal friend in the kitchen. Known to be high in protein and low in fat (especially the skinless breast), chicken is suitable for a daily menu during a diet. The important thing is, the way it is processed needs to be adjusted. Avoid frying with lots of oil, and prioritize cooking techniques such as steaming , boiling, stir-frying with minimal oil, or oven.

But don't worry, eating healthy doesn't have to mean bland. The following seven chicken recipes are specially designed for those of you who want to enjoy the taste of food without going off track with your diet program. Perfect for meal prep, work supplies, or just a healthy meal at home.

1. Steamed Chicken with Ginger Spice

Duration: 30 minutes | Servings: 2

Material:

2 pieces of skinless chicken breast
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Enough water

How to make:

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly, drain.
2. Mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.
3. Coat the chicken with the spices and let stand for 10 minutes.
4. Heat the steamer.
5. Steam the chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked.
6. Serve warm.

2. Lemon & Rosemary Roast Chicken

Healthy chicken recipes for the Meta AI diet

Healthy chicken recipes for diet
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Duration: 40 minutes | Servings: 3

Material:

3 pieces of chicken breast fillet
1 lemon (take the juice and some of the sliced peel)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make:

1. Mix all the spices and coat the chicken.
2. Let stand for 15 minutes to absorb.
3. Preheat oven to 180C.
4. Bake the chicken for 2530 minutes.
5. Serve with lemon slices.

3. Low Calorie Vegetable Chicken Soup

Duration: 35 minutes | Servings: 4

Material:

200 gr boiled chicken breast, shredded
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
5 stalks of green beans, sliced diagonally
2 cloves of garlic
1 stalk of spring onion
800 ml water
Salt, pepper, mushroom stock to taste

How to make:

1. Saute the garlic until fragrant.
2. Add carrots and green beans, stir briefly.
3. Add water, cook until it boils.
4. Add the shredded chicken.
5. Add spices and spring onions.
6. Cook for 1015 minutes.

4. Stir-fried Chicken with Broccoli

Healthy chicken recipes for the Meta AI diet

Healthy chicken recipes for diet
photo: Meta AI

Duration: 25 minutes | Servings: 2

Material:

150 gr chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1/2 head of broccoli, cut into small pieces
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp low sodium oyster sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
A little water

How to make:

1. Saute the garlic until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken, stir until it changes color.
3. Add broccoli.
4. Add oyster sauce and water.
5. Cover and cook until cooked.
6. Add sesame oil.

5. Chicken Avocado Salad

Duration: 15 minutes | Servings: 1

Material:

100 gr boiled chicken, shredded
1/2 avocado, diced
1 sheet lettuce, sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper

How to make:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well and serve cold.

6. Steamed Chicken with Lime Leaves

Duration: 35 minutes | Servings: 2

Material:

2 pieces of chicken breast
3 lime leaves
1 piece of galangal, crushed
1 tsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime juice

How to make:

1. Coat the chicken with lime juice and salt.
2. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Add lime leaves and galangal.
4. Steam for 30 minutes until cooked.
5. Serve with diet chili sauce (optional).

7. Baked Oatmeal Chicken

Duration: 45 minutes | Servings: 2

Material:

2 pieces of chicken breast
5 tbsp fine oatmeal
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1 clove grated garlic
Salt and pepper

How to make:

1. Mix yogurt, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Coat the chicken with the mixture.
3. Coat with oatmeal.
4. Bake in the oven at 180C for 3035 minutes.


FAQ Processing Chicken Meat for Diet

1. What is the best part of chicken for a diet?

Skinless chicken breast is the best part for a diet because it has the lowest fat content and is high in protein, helping to maintain muscle mass.

2. Is it OK to use chicken thighs for this recipe?

Yes, but make sure to remove the skin. Chicken thighs are a little fattier than breasts, but can still be used if cooked healthily.

3. How do you store chicken meal prep to keep it fresh?

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and use within 3 days. For longer storage, store in the freezer.

4. Are these recipes suitable for a keto diet?

Some recipes like rosemary roast chicken and chicken salad can fit into the keto category, as long as the additives like dressings don't contain hidden sugars or carbs.

5. Can you replace chicken with other proteins?

Yes. Fish such as salmon, tuna, or steamed tofu and tempeh can be substituted for chicken, depending on the type of diet you are on.

(brl/tin)

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