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4 Quarantine Chicken Recipes You Should Try This Week For Instant Weight Loss

April 28, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
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Chicken is a good food to incorporate into your diet if you are hoping to lose weight. It has no carbs and is a good source of lean protein. However, its health benefits are dependent on how you prepare it. Keeping your chicken recipes limited to healthy and metabolism-boosting ingredients.

With that in mind, keep reading for 4 healthy quarantine chicken recipes for weight loss!

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Chef John's Chicken Under a Brick

What You'll Need: whole chicken, salt and ground black pepper, herbes de Provence, vegetable oil, heavy clay bricks, aluminum foil

 

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

 What You'll Need: chicken breasts, coarse salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice

 

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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad

What You'll Need: chicken, arugula, dried cranberries, avocado, goat cheese, walnuts, honey mustard vinaigrette, salt and pepper

 

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Mediterranean-Inspired Baked Chicken With Tomatoes and Capers

What You'll Need: chicken breasts, salt and black pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green olives, pine nuts, capers, olive oil, fresh basil

 

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Display of deli meats, sandwiches, hot dogs, and sausages.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens on plate.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with crispy fries and mixed green salad.
Frozen pizza options available in grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with fries, perfect for a hearty meal.
Spilling vitamin C pills into hand for daily intake.
Purple sweet potato held by woman with hands on stomach.
Moringa powder and leaves displayed for health benefits.
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Fit woman enjoying avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and walnuts.
Cottage cheese topped with fresh berries for a nutritious snack.
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