5 Chicken Recipes for a Lighter Shabbat

Categories: Cooking and Baking | Recipe Roundups | Tisha B'av and the Nine Days

Nechama Fink July 30, 2025

Shabbat lunch hours before a fast can feel like a balancing act—you're aiming for delicious, but not too heavy… special, but still simple. Enter: these light and bright chicken recipes. From juicy grilled cutlets topped with mango salsa to herb-packed lemony bites, this roundup is full of feel-good flavor without the food coma. Trust us—your stomach will thank you.

1. Grilled Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa by Pessi Piller

Take your grilled chicken up a couple of notches with this vibrant mango-avocado salsa.

2. Maple-Dijon Baked Chicken Breast by Vera Newman

Who doesn’t need a good recipe for baked boneless chicken breast? Look no further; this one comes out delicious and moist. I love making this dish when we need a break from chicken on the bone because I know the kids will still be happy.

3. Herby Grilled Chicken with Lemon Sauce by Brynie Greisman

Not your typical breaded cutlets. These are bursting with flavor in every bite, seasoned with a variety of herbs. The lemon sauce takes them to the next level. Enjoy!

4. One-Pan Tomato Basil Chicken by Ally Mawhirter

This delicious fresh chicken is a quick and easy dinner favorite. The tomato and basil combo is always a winner.

5. Bruschetta Chicken by Elky Friedman

This delicious chicken with chopped salad is an upgrade from your run-of-the-mill schnitzel supper.

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