29 Ways to Cook Your Favourite Lean Protein: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Anyone that's ever tried to diet — or at least eat healthier — knows that the struggle to find foods that are both healthy and flavourful is real. Very real.
But there is one reliable protein that should be every healthy eater's go-to: boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Whether you're highlighting the simplicity of the food or transforming it with sauces and spices, chicken can be one of the most versatile — not to mention easiest — ingredients for diet-friendly cooking.
So stock up on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and put the following recipes in your meal plan.
![Kale and Chicken Bowl](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/DQ4jhl_8lBnoJMIGghKue-HhKMs=/fit-in/600x900/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/138/n/39192945/bb45c9aaa11a9d8d_Marinated-Kale-and-Chicken-Quinoa-Bowl-3-600x900.jpg)
Kale and Chicken Bowl
Get the recipe: marinated kale and chicken bowl with sun-dried tomato sauce
![Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/pqQ6U5c91qrKEfy9vMKb84L3C80=/fit-in/650x975/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/137/n/39192945/118ba15ec6757df7_balsamicchicken-5.jpg)
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Get the recipe: one-skillet balsamic chicken and vegetables
![Southwestern Chicken Skillet](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/bDsRFxuY1AhZtil91BxRD97T5n8=/fit-in/670x1012/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/138/n/39192945/8de1a398915894de_Southwestern-Chicken-and-Sweet-Potato-Skillet2.jpg)
Southwestern Chicken Skillet
Get the recipe: Southwestern chicken and sweet potato skillet
![Peach Salad With Grilled Basil Chicken](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/wOv3XZGP11JKMa8fWCekTcg2mfI=/fit-in/575x863/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/138/n/39192945/27216cb4681c530b_peach-salad-with-grilled-basil-chicken7-srgb..jpg)
Peach Salad With Grilled Basil Chicken
![Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/Xv1FQYFwEZQbuYr3U-JZ_97edYs=/fit-in/680x1020/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/138/n/39192945/3981512861843210_one-pot-cilantro-lime-chicken-10w.jpg)
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Get the recipe: one-pot cilantro lime chicken and rice
![Honey Balsamic and Lemon Brussels Sprout Chicken](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/FXjsnis-KMisH2xrMnA1zR8vExY=/fit-in/792x1188/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/139/n/39192945/5d821b67204d0646_Honey-Balsamic-and-Lemon-Brussels-Sprout-Chicken-with-Goat-Cheese-Polenta-5.jpg)
Honey Balsamic and Lemon Brussels Sprout Chicken
![Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/BDPWO3z5QaPpd1GV58Di8CwhAGo=/fit-in/792x852/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2016/03/08/158/n/39192945/4a27984e2e9a16c9_60b1e5ab9d2b13d0_quinoa-bowl-long.xxxlarge_2x.jpg)
Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
Get the recipe: chicken and vegetable quinoa bowl with tangy tahini dressing