25 Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes

Looking for healthy and easy chicken recipes that fit your macros without feeling like diet food? This collection of 25 macro friendly chicken recipes has you covered with high protein meals using chicken breasts, thighs, and even ground chicken. They're simple to make, great for weight loss, and perfect for meal prep.

When I first started eating macro friendly, chicken quickly became one of my go-to proteins. It's lean, versatile, and easy to work into just about any meal. Some of my favorites are meal prep bowls with grilled chicken, cozy soups, and quick ground chicken recipes that make dinner a breeze.

Why I Love Cooking with Chicken

Chicken is one of the best proteins to keep on hand when you're focused on eating macro friendly. It's naturally high in protein, easy to cook in bulk, and works with so many flavor profiles. Whether you're craving something light and fresh like a Greek chicken salad or a hearty chicken chili, there's always a healthy way to make it work.

If you're looking for even more support with high protein meals, I put together a digital cookbook with my best macro friendly recipes. It's full of simple, flavorful ideas that make meal prep and weight loss easier.

25 Healthy Macro Friendly Chicken Recipes

1

Chicken Taco Soup (High Protein | Gluten Free)

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2

Mexican Chicken and Corn Salad

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3

Greek Salad Bowl with Chicken

A healthy Greek salad bowl with chicken that's easy to whip together for a meal prep lunch or dinner when you start with pre-cooked chicken and store-bought tzatziki sauce. Serve with a bag of steamed cauliflower rice to pack in even more veggies!

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4

Italian Chicken Sausage Peppers Onions Recipe

Make an easy 30 minute skillet meal with sweet Italian chicken sausage, bell peppers, and onions! Low carb, macro friendly, and gluten-free.

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5

Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl

This easy egg roll in a bowl Weight Watchers recipe gives you the taste of your favorite egg rolls but made healthier in just 15 minutes. It's also low carb, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole 30.

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6

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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7

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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8

Healthy BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes

With pulled chicken, savory sweet potatoes, & coleslaw, our BBQ chicken bowl with sweet potatoes is the delicious way to serve up a healthy summer dinner!

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9

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Meal Prep

Make chicken fajitas as easy as possible by cooking them on a sheet pan in the oven. You'll love this simple dinner recipe that's low carb and macro friendly that's perfect for meal prep for the week!

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10

Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

A creamy and healthy Southwest chicken salad recipe with a tangy cumin, chili, and lime dressing that comes together in just 30 minutes! This will keep for 4 days in the fridge and makes a great work lunch idea.

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11

Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Quick and easy sheet pan chicken and veggies in just 15 minutes. This makes the perfect meal prep chicken dinner or lunch!

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12

Strawberry Chicken Salad Recipe

A quick fruity spring and summer salad you'll eat on repeat that's a high protein low carb recipe that's easy to adjust ingredients as needed.

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13

Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

Healthy meals can't get easier than our chicken burrito bowl meal prep recipe! Save money by making Chipoltle-style burrito bowls at home that are easy to customize. Even better? When you start with healthy canned

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14

Chicken Sausage in the Oven

With our oven baked chicken sausage recipe dinner is ready in as little as 20-minutes or as simple as a sheet pan with sausage and potatoes.

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15

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Our Thai chopped peanut chicken salad is loaded with healthy veggies, shredded chicken, and the best healthy peanut salad dressing you'll ever taste! A terrific meal prep lunch that's 344 calories per serving that comes together in just 20 minutes.

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16

Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes Sheet Pan

A savory and simple sheet pan chicken dinner combines juicy roasted chicken thighs and naturally sweetened sweet potatoes.

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17

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Grilled lemon chicken is a tender, juicy and savory grilling recipe that is perfect for summer. It's light, healthy and beaming with Mediterranean flavor!

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18

Tuscan Chicken - Stay Fit Mom

You need this simple tuscan chicken recipe in your life. I'm exicted to share this recipe with you all today.…

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19

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Bowls (High Protein, Low Carb)

These Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Bowls are a high-protein, low-carb meal prep favorite made with layers of chicken, sauce, and cheese over zero-carb noodles.

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20

Spicy Chicken Meatballs - A Dash of Macros

Spicy Chicken Meatballs make the perfect meal prep protein recipe. You can make a batch of these on Sunday to enjoy all week long!

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21

Honey Chipotle Chicken Street Tacos

These Honey Chipotle Chicken Street Tacos are the perfect balance of sweet and smoky, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Topped with the most delicious lime pickled onions and your favorite fixings.

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22

Waldorf Rotisserie Chicken Salad

This Waldorf Chicken Salad is a lightened-up take on the classic. It has all the creamy crunch you love-just with better macros.

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23

Healthy Sesame Chicken

It's time to meal prep with this delicious, easy, and Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe that takes 20 minutes or less with simple ingredients!

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24

Macro Friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

A simple recipe for Tex-Mex shredded chicken in a slow cooker or Crockpot that's perfect for healthy tacos, nachos, burritos, and more.

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25

Chicken Zucchini Casserole - Wholesome Yum

This chicken zucchini casserole has a rich cheese sauce, plus more melty cheese on top! My easy cooking method keeps it from getting watery.

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FAQs

Is chicken a good protein for weight loss?

Yes, chicken is one of the best lean protein sources for weight loss. Skinless chicken breast has about 26 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving and is low in fat, making it perfect for a high protein meal plan.

What kind of chicken is best for macro friendly recipes?

Skinless chicken breasts are the leanest option, but thighs and ground chicken also work well. The key is to balance your portion sizes and pair the chicken with healthy carbs and fats to keep the meal macro friendly.

Can chicken be meal prepped ahead of time?

Absolutely. Chicken is one of the easiest proteins to meal prep. You can grill, bake, or slow cook a batch at the start of the week and use it for salads, bowls, wraps, and soups. Chicken generally lasts up to 4-5 days in the fridge when stored in an air tight container.

How do I keep chicken recipes from getting boring?

Change up your seasonings, cooking methods, and sauces. Try marinades, spice blends, or global flavors like teriyaki, curry, or fajita seasoning to make chicken exciting while still keeping it healthy.