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10 Most Popular Chicken Recipes of 2019

A plate with pieces of nut-crusted chicken tenders, one of the popular chicken recipes, accompanied by a small bowl of yellow mustard sauce on the side. Some sauce is also placed on the chicken and the plate. A beige cloth napkin is partially visible next to the plate. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Chicken is consistently one of MyFitnessPal’s top-logged foods, and for good reason. The lean protein is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories and lends itself to a variety of dishes such as tacos, soups and more. In 2019, our most popular chicken recipes included high-fiber enchiladas, chicken banh mi sandwiches and a healthier version of fried rice. Plus, they all clocked in with at least 24 grams of protein per serving.

1. HIGH-FIBER CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 69mg; Sodium: 337mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g

2. ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 474mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 38g

3. CHICKEN BANH MI SANDWICHES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 425; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 98mg; Sodium: 591mg; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 43g

4. SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 344; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 259mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g

5. LEMONY CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SQUASH SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 444; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Sodium: 537mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 47g

6. SWEET SPICY CHICKEN COBB SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 452; Total Fat: 22.2g; Saturated Fat: 1.8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g; Cholesterol: 48.7mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Fiber: 5.8g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 26.4g

7. SHEET PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH VEGETABLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 350; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 366mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 39g

8. GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA | ELLE PENNER FOR MYFITNESSPAL 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium 766mg; Carbohydrates: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 11g; Protein 24g

9. ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 143mg; Sodium: 168mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 36g

10. CHICKEN AND KIMCHI FRIED RICE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 396; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 148mg; Sodium: 607mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 30g

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