1 SALAD Place 453g boneless , skinless chicken breast in a zip-top bag . Add 1⁄4 cup orange juice , 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar , 2 tbsp olive oil , 1 tbsp Dijon , 1 tsp salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning , and 1 tsp chopped garlic . Marinate up to 24 hours , then grill . Slice chicken and use to top a salad with mixed greens , veggies , and whole grains such as quinoa .
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2 TACOS Shred the meat of a skinless rotisserie chicken . Mix meat with desired amount of hot sauce and salt-free taco seasoning . Heat in a skillet . Add chicken to whole-grain tortillas . Top with fresh salsa , reduced-fat cheese , a dollop of plain Greek yogurt , and veggies . Serve with lime wedges .
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3 SANDWICH Start with sliced chicken breast . Layer chicken on top of toasted whole-grain bread . Add avocado , mustard , cheese , lettuce , cucumbers , and tomato .
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5BURGER Mix 453g ground chicken breast , 1 chopped red pepper , ½ diced onion , 270g chopped spinach , 45g whole-wheat breadcrumbs , 1 egg , 1 tbsp salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning , and 1 tsp minced garlic . Form into 4 patties and grill until cooked . Wrap in lettuce leaves .
PRIME POULTRY Opt for skinless chicken breast . It ’ s the leanest part of the chicken , containing the least fat and saturated fat .
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : VIRGINIE GOSSELIN / OFFSET ; BRIAN MACDONALD / GETTY IMAGES ; KIP DAWKINS / GETTY IMAGES ; DAVE KING / GETTY IMAGES ; ALAMY ; SHAIITH / GETTY IMAGES |
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