Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
Making salmon in the air fryer from frozen is the perfect quick and easy meal for any busy night. Livened up with a delicious maple mustard garlic sauce, its taste far outweighs the effort!
Main Dishes
My main goal when starting Running to the Kitchen was to make healthy, wholesome food approachable and fun! Nutritious meals don’t have to be boring and quality ingredients go a long way when putting together a meal. This collection of main dish recipes has you and your family covered for lunch and dinner.
Whether you’re in the mood for chicken, beef, turkey or seafood there are plenty of entrees to choose from.
Some of these main dish recipes can be made in as little as 15 minutes like this buffalo turkey cauliflower skillet while others are perfect for simmering on the stove for a few hours when you have the extra time on weekends like these apple cider braised lamb shanks.
There are sheet pan meals like this maple mustard chicken and one pot wonders like turkey skillet mac and cheese for those who don’t want to make a mess in the kitchen too.
Don’t forget about dessert afterwards and definitely check out the full recipe index to see the full list of main dishes and find one you love!
General Tso Shrimp
If you love Chinese takeout, you’re going to be enamored with this easy 10 minute and one-skillet General Tso shrimp recipe!
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts
Forget to defrost something for dinner? No problem! The air fryer makes quick work of frozen chicken breasts and they turn out perfectly tender and juicy in under 30 minutes!
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
These air fryer chicken leg quarters have it all – crispy skin, a mouthwatering spice rub and tender, juicy meat!
Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Air fryer lamb chops are tender and juicy thanks to a simple olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and fresh herb marinade. Have these chops on the table in less than 10 minutes of cooking time!
Braised Veal Brisket
If you love beef brisket, this tender braised veal brisket is a must try! Cooked with tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, lemon and herbs, the resulting meat practically falls apart into succulent shreds.
Lamb Tacos
Juicy and tender braised leg of lamb is used in these delicious Mexican lamb tacos with all the fixings. The perfect balance of savory and fresh, bright flavor to level up any taco night!
Bacon Wrapped Salmon with Creamy Tahini Sauce
Wrapping salmon filets in bacon and pan-searing until crispy and golden turns a standard seafood dinner into a restaurant quality meal. Top with a creamy tahini sauce for extra decadence!
Buffalo Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken leg quarters are a great economical cut that cook to a wonderful tender and juicy result in the Instant Pot in no time at all. With an easy buffalo sauce seasoning, they’ll be a dinner everyone loves!
Chicken Saag (Chicken Saagwala)
Chicken saag is a classic Indian spinach curry dish that’s quick and easy to make at home. Serve it simply with some basmati rice for an incredibly flavorful and impressive meal that will rival any restaurant!