Chicken dinners can be painfully dull. If you’re tired of the same old dry and flavorless meals, step it up with some easy, flavor-packed recipes that make chicken anything but boring. From crispy to saucy to a little spicy, these ideas will rescue your chicken night from the brink of monotony.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Make your chicken dinners exciting with this slow cooker honey garlic chicken. Coated in a sticky, sweet sauce with pieces of pineapple, this dish cooks itself in the slow cooker, freeing you up to enjoy your evening. It’s a simple, delicious alternative to takeout that’s also healthier.
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Gochujang Chicken
Spice up your meal with gochujang chicken, featuring a sticky, spicy, and sweet sauce that echoes your favorite takeout but is ready in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect over white rice and keeps dinner vibrant and enjoyable.
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Coconut Lime Baked Chicken
Infuse tropical flavors into your dinner with this coconut lime baked chicken served with coconut-infused mango sticky rice. The combination of crispy and tender textures makes this dish a refreshing change from your usual chicken dinner.
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Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas
This one-skillet creamy turmeric chicken with chickpeas is a breeze to prepare and packs a punch of flavor, especially when served over rice with a sprinkle of cilantro. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and hearty meal for any night.
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
Bring a taste of the islands to your backyard with grilled Hawaiian chicken, stuffed with ham and pineapple, and topped with a sweet teriyaki glaze. It’s a perfect dish to make your chicken dinners stand out and keep everyone excited for mealtime.
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Indian Chicken Burgers
Change up your grill game with Indian chicken burgers, topped with a cool yogurt cucumber slaw. These burgers are a moist, flavorful alternative to beef and will keep your chicken dinners far from boring.
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Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken
Keep things lively with sweet and spicy Indian chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices, then glazed with maple syrup. It’s a sticky, flavorful feast that will quickly become your new favorite.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
This Thai basil cashew chicken skillet is all cooked in one pan for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. It’s loaded with fresh basil and a savory sweet sauce, making it the perfect dish to perk up your chicken routine.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles
For a lighter take, try these Chinese chicken zoodles. Ready in 15 minutes, they pack all the flavors of your favorite takeout but are much healthier, making them a great choice for a quick, flavorful dinner.
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Cream Cheese Chicken
Ditch the dull dinners with this cream cheese chicken, seasoned with a robust mix of spices. It’s creamy and packed with savory flavors that make it a stand-out dish any night of the week.
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Honey Orange Sesame Chicken
This honey orange sesame chicken is quick to prepare and loaded with delicious flavors. It’s a healthy alternative to takeout that doesn’t skimp on taste, making your dinner both easy and exciting.
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Maple Miso Chicken
Maple miso chicken offers a perfect mix of sweet and savory with its buttery miso-maple glaze. It bakes up golden and sticky, providing a simple yet irresistible dish that will liven up your dinner plans.
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Sticky Thai Chicken
Quick and flavorful, these sticky Thai chicken thighs are your answer to a fast and fabulous dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, they bring more zest and fun to your chicken dishes, ensuring you never have a dull meal again.
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Pecan Crusted Chicken
Crunchy pecan crusted chicken served with a honey dijon yogurt sauce makes for a satisfyingly crunchy dinner that’s far from the usual. It’s easy to prepare and sure to be requested often.
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Chicken Saag
This quick chicken saag, also known as chicken saagwala, mirrors the restaurant-quality Indian dish featuring chicken and spinach curry. It’s a straightforward and tasty way to spice up your dinner rotation.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
