Chicken breast is the ultimate nutrition and training staple for a good reason: Itโ€™s low in fat, high in protein, and its flavor is utterly adaptable.

The fact that itโ€™s quick and easy to cook only adds to the ingredientโ€™s near-universal appeal. Unfortunately, the very qualities that make chicken breast such a diet MVP can also mean it gets a little boring after a while. And, letโ€™s face it: Without any help from the spice cabinet, plain chicken breast can be pretty bland.

Fortunately, you can break the monotony with a little creativity in the kitchen. Try these 12 easy and flavor-packed ideas to add major zest to your chicken breasts without piling on excess carbs or calories.