Chef Robert Irvine’s Healthy Chicken Recipes 3 Ways

Chef Robert Irvine’s new series shows you how to add variety to your favorite meals by cooking them three ways! Try these three chicken marinades to add a punch of flavor to an otherwise dull protein.

 

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Grilled Mustard Chicken

Protein from the chicken combined with 11 grams of protein per cup of mustard makes this dish a muscle-building powerhouse. Throw in some dill and citrus for added flavor.

Ingredients – Chicken breast, 6 oz. – Dill, 1 oz. – Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp – Olive oil, 1 tbsp – Lemon juice, 1/2 lemon

Directions 1. In a food processor, blend mustard, dill, and lemon juice. 2. Place chicken in mustard marinade for at least 4 hours. 3. Place marinated chicken on grill. 4. Coat chicken in olive oil and cook for five minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts – Serving size: 6 oz. – Recipe yields: 1 serving – Calories: 317 – Fat: 19 g – Carbs: 4 g – Protein: 34 g

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Curry Chicken

Get ready for an intense meal with this spicy dish. The heat from the curry powder in this dish helps you burn fat while you eat. Win-win.

Ingredients – Chicken breast, 6 oz. – Cumin, 1 tbsp – Curry powder, 1 tbsp – Garlic, minced, 2 cloves – Olive oil, 1 tbsp

Directions 1. Make a dry rub by combining curry powder, cumin, and minced garlic. The juice from the garlic will help wet the mix. 2. Dip the chicken breast in the mix and rub. 3. Plastic in wrap and leave in the fridge until you’re ready to grill. 4. Cook chicken for five minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts – Serving size: 6 oz. – Recipe yields: 1 serving – Calories: 325 – Fat: 20 g – Carbs: 8 g – Protein: 34 g

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Garlic And Fresh Herb Chicken

Instead of dousing your food in salt and pepper to add flavor, opt for fresh herbs. Pro tip: Use the back of the knife to break the stems of the rosemary and release the herb’s natural oils for even more flavor.

Ingredients – Chicken breast, 6 oz. – Rosemary, 2 oz. – Oregano, 2 oz. – Thyme, 2 oz. – Garlic, 3 cloves – Lemon juice, 1 lemon – Olive oil, 2 tbsp – Salt, to taste – Pepper, to taste

Directions 1. Combine roughly chopped oregano, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl. Add chopped garlic, oil, and lemon juice. 2. Marinade the chicken in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. 3. Cook chicken for five minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts – Serving size: 6 oz. – Recipe yields: 1 serving – Calories: 445 – Fat: 33 g – Carbs: 9 g – Protein: 34 g

Source: These recipes are from a bodybuilding.com series