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    Healthy Chicken and Shrimp Recipes

    Published: Jul 12, 2022 · Modified: Sep 28, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Healthy chicken and shrimp recipes are on the menu today! Both chicken and shrimp are incredibly healthy protein options for any meal, and these recipes add a big kick of flavor to that.

    Why Chicken and Shrimp are So Great

    Chicken is a lean protein, making it a great way to help you get your protein requirements without a lot of fat and extra calories. Shrimp is also a low-calorie protein source and loaded with omega fatty acids, to boot!

    Both chicken and shrimp are incredibly healthy protein sources, and what's more, they are incredibly versatile. Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, vegetables - you name it, chicken and shrimp are both at home with all of them.

    What to Serve with Chicken and Shrimp

    Both chicken and shrimp pair perfectly with all kinds of side dishes. Of course, mashed potatoes are a classic side for chicken, but it also pairs well with a variety of other options including:

    • Bread
    • Baked vegetables
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Grilled vegetables
    • Pasta
    • Rice
    • Casseroles
    • Baked potatoes
    • Roasted potatoes

    The above mentioned sides are just a sample to give you ideas. A full list is available and once you check it out, you'll know exactly what to serve with your shrimp recipe!

    Recipes like this cheesy broccoli rice are perfect when paired with shrimp of all kinds, but rice isn't the only thing shrimp pairs well with. Shrimp is also great with:

    • Pasta
    • Fish
    • Rice
    • Roasted vegetables
    • Baked vegetables
    • Grilled vegetables
    • Sauces

    Of course, these lists are really just to give you a general idea. What to Serve with Lettuce Wraps is a great compilation and you can go from there. There will be something that piques your interest...of that I am sure!

    After you take a look at the delicious recipes below, you'll understand just how versatile both of these healthy, delicious protein options really are.

    Healthy Chicken and Shrimp Recipes

    All of the recipes below are healthy, and that's good. What's even better, however, is that they're also delicious. Let's face it, no one is going to eat something that's bland and terrible no matter how healthy it is. Luckily for you, all of these are full of healthy benefits AND flavor.

    Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry
    This chicken and shrimp stir fry recipe is loaded with sweet, tangy, and hot flavors. It's a classic dish and an easy recipe for chicken and shrimp stir fry.
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    Veggies, shrimp, and fish come together in a sweet and tangy sauce that has just the right amount of heat.

    Bloody Mary Shrimp
    This bloody mary shrimp recipe combines tender, perfectly cooked shrimp with all the tangy, tomato flavor of bloody mary cocktails.
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    Tender shrimp are paired with a tangy tomato sauce reminiscent of the classic Bloody Mary for a unique recipe you'll love.

    Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe
    This instant pot shrimp recipe cooks up tender, juicy shrimp perfectly every time. It's so easy and so delicious. Give it a try.
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    The easiest shrimp recipe you'll ever make, Instant Pot shrimp are ready in just minutes!

    Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl
    This Tex Mex shrimp bowl is full of delicious southwestern flavors. This spicy shrimp bowl is an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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    Get ready for a spicy taste of the southwest with this Tex-Mex shrimp bowl. It's loaded with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients.

    Bistro Shrimp Pasta
    Enjoy this Cheesecake Factory copycat shrimp pasta recipe at home. Juicy, crispy shrimp served up on top of pasta in a lemon basil cream sauce with vegetables.
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    Bowl of shrimp bistro pasta served up on the table.

    This tasty copycat recipe delivers all the flavor of Cheesecake Factory's bistro shrimp right at home. It's creamy, delicious, and so easy to make.

    Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe - Panda Express Copycat
    Are you a fan of Panda Express? If so, you're going to love this Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. It's the perfect copycat.
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    Take the Panda Express to the orient with this delicious copycat recipe filled with tender shrimp, walnuts, and more, all coated in a delicious honey sauce.

    Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
    Shrimp lovers have to try our Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp! Full of flavor this shrimp dish is perfect for any time of year or any occasion!
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    This easy broiled shrimp recipe uses lemon to accentuate the fresh, briny flavor of shrimp in a recipe that's absolutely simple and so delicious.

    Chinese Honey Chicken Drumsticks (Oven or Slow Cooker)
    Chinese Honey Chicken Drumsticks made with an easy marinade cook up perfectly seasoned and juicy chicken legs in the oven or slow cooker. They cook up so sweet and tangy, all you have to do is serve them up, and then watch them disappear.
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    Closeup shot of Chinese honey chicken drumsticks with rice on plate.

    You probably think of complicated recipes when you think of Asian food, but this Asian-inspired chicken drumstick recipe is anything but. This simple recipe coats drumsticks in a honey sauce loaded with Asian flavors.

    Manchurian Chicken
    Manchurian chicken is a very popular Indian-Chinese dish. Crispy and juicy chicken mixed with a spicy Manchurian sauce!
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    This chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and coated in a spicy Manchurian sauce that delivers a spicy kick and tons of flavor in equal amounts.

    Spicy Chicken Wrap with Salsa
    This spicy chicken wrap recipe isn't just easy, it's downright delicious! All you need are five simple ingredients! These Mexican wraps are perfect for a taco party, quick lunch or snack any time!
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    Simple Chicken Salsa Snack Wraps

    Take your chicken wraps to the next level with this spicy salsa version. It only takes five ingredients to deliver a ton of flavor.

    Quick Chicken Stir Fry
    This Easy Healthy Chicken Stir Fry recipe, with oyster mushroom sauce, ginger, vegetables you desire, noodles or rice, and the best healthy stir fry sauce.
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    Quick Chicken Stir Fry

    Loaded with vegetables, lean chicken, and a delicious sauce, this healthy chicken stir fry is perfect over rice or even with noodles.

    Easy Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs
    Easy Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs are baked in an oven or air fryer, and as a bonus includes the best recipe for a whole, oven baked, crispy honey chicken.
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    Easy Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Give this honey roasted chicken thigh recipe a try or go all-out and try the included crispy honey chicken that features a whole chicken.

    Reverse Sear Chicken Breast
    This reverse sear chicken breast recipe creates chicken that is tender and juicy on the inside with a perfectly brown and golden crispy skin on the outside.
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    This easy chicken breast recipe uses the reverse sear method to deliver exceptionally juicy chicken that's as crispy on the outside as it is tender on the inside.

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
    Shredded chicken tacos in the air fryer are flavorful and a breeze to make. These delicious air fryer chicken tacos make for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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    Two air fryer chicken tacos on a plate with sour cream on top.

    Make your Taco Tuesday a little healthier with these air fryer chicken tacos. They're so easy and full of delicious flavors.

    Oven and Air Fryer Chicken Breast on Bone Recipe
    Cook up plump, juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts in the oven or air fryer perfectly every time. This simple and easy meal is perfect for easy weeknight dinners but also great for holidays such as Easter or Christmas and other special occasions.
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    Platter of baked bone in chicken on a serving platter on the dinner table.

    We all know that meat cooked on the bone delivers the most flavor, and these chicken breasts are perfect examples of that.

    How to Broil Chicken Wings
    Looking for a quick and easy way to make chicken wings? These broiled chicken wings are the perfect solution! They are so crispy and juicy!
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    If you love wings but don't love frying, then you'll enjoy these broiled chicken wings. They're cooked to perfection every time.

    Air Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs
    Air fryer fried chicken thighs cook up perfectly every time. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, chicken thighs never tasted so good!
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    Get all the flavor and texture you love about fried chicken without all the grease when you make these easy air-fried chicken thighs.

    Sweet Chili Chicken Tenders
    These Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Tenders are juicy and flavorful and oh so easy to make. Low Carb and simple plus this meal is family friendly.
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    Sweet and spicy, these sweet chili chicken tenders make the perfect flavorful option to pair with vegetables, rice, or any side you like.

    Margarita Grilled Chicken
    Margarita Grilled Chicken is flavorful with a hint of citrus. This dish is not only easy to make, it's healthy and tastes just like Chili's Margarita grilled chicken. Top that!
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    If you love grilled chicken, this is the recipe for you. This copycat recipe is loaded with all the flavors of Chili's Margarita grilled chicken.

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    These buffalo chicken meatballs are big on flavor, not on work. Make these tasty buffalo chicken meatballs in the slow cooker! It's easy!
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    These meatballs take Buffalo chicken and give it a twist by combining the flavor of Buffalo chicken with chicken meatballs.

    Smoked Chicken Tacos
    Used apple wood to smoke Smoked at 230* for approximately 3 hours, or until chicken reaches 165*. Removed and shredded chicken, added sliced peppers and smoked for an additional 30 minutes.
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    Slightly sweet and smoky applewood-smoked chicken that's cooked to tender pefection, shredded, and then added to flour tortillas with sliced peppers.

    Wendy’s Grilled Chicken Wraps
    This copycat Wendy's grilled chicken wrap recipe is just as good as the original and so easy to make. It's a quick recipe full of flavor.
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    Even healtheir than the crispy Wendy's chicken wrap is this grilled chicken wrap. It's loaded with tender chicken, lettuce, and cheese.

    Wendy's Spicy Chicken Wraps
    These Wendy's spicy chicken wraps take everything we love about those crispy chicken wraps and makes them even better. AND they're homemade!
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    Wendy's spicy chicken wrap on top of a cutting board.

    Take the Wendy's crispy chicken wrap and throw some heat on it, and you've got this tasty spicy chicken wrap. This beauty is loaded with delcious flavors and textures.

    Simple Steak or Chicken and Peppers Stir Fry
    Simple Steak or Chicken and Peppers Stir Fry is fast and delicious. Served with rice or noodles this dish will never disappoint!
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    Tender chicken and veggies are stir-fried up in a tasty sauce and then served over a bed of rice.

    Moroccan Chicken Stew
    Moroccan Chicken Stew, made in a slow cooker, is both tasty and healthy! Shredded chicken, served on rice, pasta, quinoa, cous cous or mashed potatoes!
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    Different and definitely delicious.

    Try These Healthy Chicken and Shrimp Recipes

    From wraps to stir fry and everything in between, these healthy chicken and shrimp recipes bring you all the delicious flavors you love in a healthy package that you deserve. Give any of these a try, and I know you'll be happy you did.

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