1) CRAZY CHICKEN
Makes 6 servings
This is a must-try if you like olives, especially because they are full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
• 30 small Spanish olives with pimentos + 185 ml olive juice (drained from olives)
• 15 dried plums (aka prunes), cut into quarters
• 125 ml red wine vinegar
• 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30 g minced fresh garlic (approximately 18 garlic cloves)
• 3 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170 - 225 g each
Nutrition Facts: 328 calories, 47 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 2 g fibre.
2) DRUNKEN MUSTARD CHICKEN
Makes 6 servings
While the name seems to promise inebriation, the alcohol actually cooks off, leaving behind a sweet, light flavour. The mustard is low in calories but gives the chicken a zesty kick. This recipe is an easy, tasty way to get your daily dose of protein.
• 185 g Dijon mustard
• 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170 - 225 g each
• 375 ml dry white wine
Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 46 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 0 g fibre
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3) TANDOORI CHICKEN
Makes 6 servings
Traditional tandoori chicken is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor. But if you’re like most
people, you won’t have one handy, so our version relies on spice to recreate the flavour.
• 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp tandoori spice
• 45 g minced fresh garlic
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170-225 g each
Nutrition Facts: 255 calories, 47 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat, 1 g fibre
4) MOROCCAN CHICKEN
Makes 6 servings
Unless you really need to omit the salt from the recipe, it’s best to keep it in — it helps tenderise the chicken while it’s marinating.
• 185 ml chicken stock
• 65 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 46 g chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 Tbsp. minced garlic (approximately nine medium garlic cloves)
• 1⁄2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1⁄2 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170 - 225 g each
Nutrition Facts: 260 calories, 48 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 1 g fibre.
5) BBQ MARINADE
Makes 6 servings
• 65 ml barbecue sauce
• 40 g chopped red onion
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170 - 225 g each
• 65 ml beer
Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 46 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, trace fibre.
6) SWEET & SPICY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Makes 6 servings
A bodybuilder-friendly fruit, pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain, which aids in protein digestion.
• 250 g canned pineapple chunks with juice
• 65 ml frozen 100% pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
• 65 ml low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp. roasted sesame oil
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 170 - 225 g each
Nutrition Facts: 255 calories, 46 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, 0 g fibre