Ever wondered why chicken is a staple food for many athletes, bodybuilders and healthy individuals worldwide? Because it’s an abundant source of the essential nutrient protein – supporting weight loss, muscle recovery, growth and all round optimal health.
Chicken happens to be one of the cleanest and leanest meats, it’s readily available and easy to cook. Taste wise, “plain chicken” is quickly transformed using a variety of complementing herbs, spices and ingredients.
After a hard day at work or gruelling workout, a healthy chicken based meal will kickstart your physical recovery. Here are 10 glorious chicken recipes that go from prep to plate in under 30 minutes!

1. Yakisoba Chicken Recipe

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This exciting Japanese dish is as healthy as it is delicious. It’s packed with nutrient dense vegetables and canola oil will even help to lower your overall cholesterol!
  1. Grab a skillet and heat chilli paste, canola oil and sesame oils
  2. Add garlic for 30 seconds then introduce chicken and soy sauce
  3. Bring noodles to a boil and cook in a separate pan
  4. Once the meat is cooked, remove it and begin to stir fry vegetables
  5. Combine chicken, vegetables and noodles together before serving

2. Romano Chicken Recipe

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A truly mouth-watering dish, cheesy chicken rollups with ham and spiced up with herbs. Enjoy a potent dose of bone-strengthening calcium alongside illness-fighting antioxidants from paprika.
  1. Wrap swiss cheese and ham on chicken breasts and roll them up
  2. In a separate bowl, mix parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, tarragon, basil and bread crumbs
  3. Smoother chicken with the mix and coat with butter
  4. Set the microwave to high and cook for 5 minutes

3. Katsu Chicken Recipe

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A traditional Japanese treat of delicous fried chicken. For a healthier option choose olive oil, the mono-saturated fats will help maintain balanced cholesterol.
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
  2. Coat chicken with flour, dip in egg and cover with panko crumbs
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and introduce chicken
  4. Cook both sides until golden brown and serve

4. Grilled Peanut Chicken Recipe

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Distinctively tangy and nutty, guaranteed to impress your guests. Be generous with the peanuts, they offer significant protection against heart disease!
  1. Mix peanut butter, garlic, curry powder, cayenne pepper and lime juice in a bowl
  2. Brush chicken with half and then grill for 8 minutes
  3. Smother chicken with the rest of the sauce and return to grill until ready

5. Lime Garlic Chicken