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8 ‘Skinny’ Chicken Instant Pot Recipes You Should Make For Weight Loss

October 24, 2020 by SheFinds Health
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Once you start cooking with an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, your life basically changes. This amazing kitchen appliance allows you to have homemade meals faster than normal, plus the way they cook food helps retain the ingredients’ nutrients. This means cooking with an Instant Pot can help make your diet healthier.

Meal high in protein is always a healthy choice, since protein helps curb appetite, boost metabolism and burn fat – and chicken is a lean source of protein. Luckily, chicken is an easy meat to prepare in an Instant Pot, so we’ve pulled together our favorites to try this week:

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1. Instant Pot Chicken Breast: a flavorful, lean recipe with a delicious blend of herbs and spices.

2. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken: this recipe is excellent for your metabolism and makes for a great lunch or dinner.

best lean chicken recipes lose weight

3. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup: a warming soup made using onions, carrots and celery.

4. Southwest Chicken Detox Soup: the easiest and most delicious way to detox your body.

best lean chicken recipes lose weight

5. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken: this easy recipe for shredded chicken is a great one to use for adding chicken to salads and sandwiches.

6. Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken: an Asian-inspired recipe that adds some flair to your weeknight meals.

best lean chicken recipes lose weight

7. Instant Pot Chicken And Rice: this recipe is simple, healthy and easy to follow. Plus, it tastes great.

8. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken: made with simple ingredients for a healthy meal, this teriyaki chicken will quickly become your favorite.

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Drinking spearmint tea for beauty benefits
Various types of bread displayed on a table.
Delicious pastries displayed at Costco bakery section.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman suffering from joint pain while seated.
Woman experimenting with beauty trends for youthful skin
Popular fast food outlets: Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee.
Delicious bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Brazilian dish with rice, beans, and chicken on a plate.
Checking the time while enjoying a balanced breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products at grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and mixed green salad.
Frozen pizza options displayed in grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.