You'll Never Guess These Tasty Recipes Are Secretly Heart-Healthy (2024)

This recipe is all about chickpeas and sweet peppers, which are packed with heart-healthy protein and vitamins. It can also be cooked on one sheet in 25 minutes or less, meaning fewer dishes and less fuss.

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Skinless chicken has fewer saturated fats than most red meats, which is why it's generally a healthier choice for heart health. These simple chicken kebabs can be thrown on the grill and whipped up in 25 minutes.

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This flavor-packed, eight-ingredient chicken dish only takes half an hour to make (and we're willing to guess you have most of the ingredients already in your pantry). Its sweet and spicy goodness is sure to make it a family favorite.

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Ditch the processed flour tortillas, and use large collard green leaves for these refreshing chicken salad wraps. Clocking in at 52 grams of protein, this is a filling, delicious way to get in your daily greens.

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Chicken gets a major boost from Asian-inspired ingredients, such as ginger and cilantro in this 25-minute recipe. According to a study published in Nutrition, daily ginger consumption may help lower the risk of hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure.

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Swap chicken fingers and french fries for this 30-minute roasted chicken and potatoes recipe. Potatoes in particular are a great source of potassium and can be part of a heart-healthy diet when steamed, broiled, or baked.

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Skinless chicken can be a solid component of a heart-healthy diet, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. This gluten-free classic lemon-thyme chicken is a flavorful choice you'll want to remake time and time again. Added tip: Make sure to prepare extra Parmesan-thyme roasted vegetables. You won't be sorry.

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This 30-minute tangy chicken meal is sure to leave your tastebuds and health goals satisfied. Don't skip out on the croutons if you want to get the best result.

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This quick and easy slow-cooker chicken dish includes a medley of flavors — sweet, salty, and tangy. Plus, it's packed with 36 grams of protein per serving. Three steps, and you're done!

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Instead of a taco or wrap with flour tortillas, enjoy this chicken fajita as a salad with romaine hearts and a mix of other colorful veggies. The whole meal only takes 35 minutes to whip up from start to finish. Tip: Throw some avocado halves on the grill for a minute or two to add a bit of smoky flavor.

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Stuffed to the brim with heart-healthy vegetables, these 20-minutes-or-less pita sandwiches are a tasty Mediterranean go-to, especially during the summer months.

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This chicken dish is full of sesame seeds, which are rich in zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6, and other nutrients involved in memory function. The sesame seed-crusted chicken, paired with tangy red cabbage bursting with ginger, chilis, and fresh lime juice, is a true flavor-forward dinner.

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You can't go wrong with 30-minute kebabs. To make this heart-healthy dish vegan, substitute zucchini, summer squash, and red onion for chicken, as well as two tablespoons of olive oil for yogurt.

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With hummus, olive oil, and plum tomatoes, these quick chicken pitas are both healthy and easy.

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One of the salad's main ingredients, kale, is low-calorie, rich in vitamins C and K, and anti-carcinogenic, which is great for heart health. And talk about delicious and easy — everything you love about a tangy, creamy Caesar dressing, but healthier and made in 20 minutes or less.

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Add chicken to a traditional Caprese salad for a boost of lean protein — 45g to be exact.

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Salmon is known for being light and heart-healthy, but this recipe does not skimp out on big bold flavor thanks to ingredients like fennel, red onions, and baby arugula.

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Nothing says heart health like a bull full of veggies! In this 30-minute dinner recipe, low-carb zucchini noodles are tossed with shrimp, garlic, lemon zest, white wine, and red pepper flakes for a lighter take on the beloved favorite.

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