10 Easy and Simple Chicken Recipes for dinner.

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Chicken

Delicious Chicken Recipes contain proteins that are essential for the growth and development of the human body. It also contains other nutrients like zinc, iron, Vitamin B12, etc. However, it is advised to take unsalted and unsaturated portions of meat. Try to choose lean meat, cook safely and eat according to the recommended serving size. 

Nutrients found in Chicken

Chicken Recipes are the most common source of protein. But do you know? Apart from protein, meat also contains many other important nutrients. Some of them are mentioned here;

• Iodine, that helps the body to regulate thyroid levels
• Zinc, keep the immune system healthy and strong. It is also beneficial for overall growth and development
• Iron is essential for carrying oxygen to the body
• Vitamin B12 maintains the health of the heart and nervous system
• Chicken contains amino acid tryptophan, which maintains the levels of serotonin in the brain
• Chicken promotes bone health and helps in weight loss

Ideas for Chicken Dinner Recipes

The simple Chicken Dinner recipes are fast, easy, and delicious. One of the best recipes of Chicken is Baked Chicken, which is quick to make. These are the must-have in every dinner. There are so many other easy recipes for chicken breast that you can try apart from baked chicken recipes. In this guide, we are going to talk about the quick chicken recipes with all the details, so that you can prepare any dish easily. 

First, we are going to discuss how to bake the chicken, for how long and at which temperature to bake. Apart from the basics, different hacks on making baked chicken would be mentioned. Best recipes for chicken breast and chicken are listed. If you are confused about which chicken recipe to prepare, this guide comes to the rescue. All of these recipes are tasty and easy to make and regret-free. 

Required Kitchen Tools

Here are some of the kitchen tools that you just need to make good chicken recipes:

• Baking Dish
• Knife Set
• Roasting Pan
• Meat Thermometer
• Baking Sheet

1. Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast recipe

The easiest way to bake chicken breast meal is given here, perfect baked boneless quick chicken recipe is the must-have dish in chicken dinners. You do not have to worry, the recipe is easy to understand. 

Required Time

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions:

1. First, let the oven heat at 400 degrees F.
2. Then, Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of paprika and salt. 
3. Bake the chicken breasts at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
4. Turn the healthy chicken and cook for more than 15 minutes, until it is properly cooked in the center and corners. 
5. In the end, serve with the vegetables and potatoes.

2. Whole Roasted Peruvian Chicken Recipe 

The Roasted Peruvian chicken recipe is delicious roasted chicken with a serving of green sauce. This roasted chicken is marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and other essential spices and oven-roasted until it turns crispy. 

Required Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Roast Chicken:

• Kosher Salt
• Black pepper
• 1-⅕ pound whole chicken

To marinade:

• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 2 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger
• ½-¼ chili flakes
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Peruvian green sauce (for serving)

Instructions

For the Roasted Chicken:

1. First, spread the baking sheet with foil and place the metal rack over the baking sheet.
2. Then. cover the rack with foil and sprinkle the cooking spray on it. Make sure to leave the space on the sides of the metal rack so that easy chicken juices flow into the baking sheet. 
3. Remove ant giblets, excess fat, and wash the chicken thoroughly. Use paper towels to dry the chicken and spread it on the sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken and brush the chicken with some of the marinade material.
4. Then, place the chicken in the refrigerator for 8- 48 hours, until it is ready to be cooked.
5. After 8-48 hours, remove the chicken from the fridge and preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the chicken breast on the wire rack and cook this side and flip to the opposite side after 30 minutes.
6. Cook for another 30 minutes, when the chicken is getting brown, sprinkle some cooking spray on it and place the foil on the chicken. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. 
7. Finally, turn off the oven and drizzle the marinade on the chicken and place it back in the oven. Leave the chicken in the oven for 10-15 minutes and then transfer the chicken to the rack, allow it to rest before serving.

For Marinade: 

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl, pour some marinade in the dish, and use it to brush over the chicken.
2. Then divide the marinade into portions to use at different times, keep the marinade in the refrigerator to make it useful later. 

How To Serve:

1. First, cut the chicken and place it on the tray. Pour the marinade and Peruvian green sauce over the chicken.
2. Place reserved marinade and sauce in the bowls, you can serve this delicious roasted chicken with the rice as well.

3. Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake recipe

Chicken Alfredo Gnocchi Bake is another delicious chicken recipe, served with homemade gnocchi. If you want a unique dish on your menu, this one fulfills the criteria well. Creamy, cheesy, and easy recipe to make on the family dinners.

Required Time 

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pack Delallo Gnocchi Kit
• 3 cloves garlic
• Salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Black pepper
• ⅕ cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 16 ounces chicken breast
• 1- ½ cup Romano and ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/10 ounce broccoli
• ¾ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
• Fresh chopped basil to serve

Instructions:

1. First, Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Then prepare the gnocchi from the mentioned instructions on the pack. Add the olive oil and some garlic on a tray and heat it for some time till the garlic is soft and the scent is obvious.
3. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle the salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. 
4. Heat the butter over medium heat and spread over the whole skillet. Then add the cream and mix, add the cheese gradually until it gets melted.
5. Keep stirring the gnocchi, chicken, and frozen broccoli for the sauce, then spread the reserved cheese and breadcrumbs. 
6. Bake for 25 minutes, dish out and serve with the fresh basil. Enjoy!

4. Thai Chicken Wings with Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe

Thai Chicken Wings are served with spicy peanut sauce, which can be yummier than wings with peanut sauce. If you are not a fan of usual wings, these Thai wings are a great alternative.

Required Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• 2 pounds chicken drumettes
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 jalapeno pepper chopped

For Peanut Sauce:

• ½ cup warm water
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ cup creamy butter
• 2 tbsp molasses
• ½ sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemongrass
• ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

For Chicken Marinade:

1. Spread the pepper and salt on the chicken. Then mix the jalapeno and yogurt in a bowl or a bag. Add the boneless chicken and mix until all the mixture covers the chicken pieces. Leave the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2. To prepare the peanut sauce, you need to mix water, soy sauce, peanut butter, molasses, vinegar, garlic, chili sauce, cilantro, and red flakes.

For Cooking:

1. First, take out the chicken from the refrigerator before 20-30 minutes.
2. Then, preheat the oven to 425 F and place the rack in the middle. Spread the baking sheet with foil and spray on it, place the rack on the baking sheet.
3. Now take the peanut sauce, place one serving aside. Add some water to liquefy the sauce to some extent.
4. Place the chicken on the baking rack, make sure to place chicken pieces in the distance. Let the chicken bake at 425 F for 39 minutes, take out the chicken, and dip each piece of chicken in the peanut sauce.
5. Place the chicken in the tray again and sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
6. Adjust the heat to 400 F and bake for some more minutes until the chicken is properly cooked and sauce is liberally soaked in the chicken. In the end, serve with the remaining peanut sauce.

5. Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs is one of the tastiest chicken recipes ever. These delicious meatballs are served with ham and sauce and prepared in white dijon sauce. 

Required Time:

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

For Dijon Sauce:

• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ tbsp pepper
• ¼ cup white wine
• One of Fourth cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup chicken bouillon granule cube crushed

For The Meatballs:

• 1 egg 
• 1 lb skinless chicken
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ tbsp black pepper
• Oil to cover the tray
• 5 slices ham
• ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk/ water
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. First, melt the butter in a tray on medium flame and sprinkle the flour over the butter until it gets smooth. Then continue to mix, pour milk and cream alongside. 
2. Keep mixing until the sauce is soft, add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon cube. Continue cooking until the sauce gets thick. After it gets thick, remove and mix wine and parmesan till the cheese melts. 
3. Now, pour the sauce into the container, place a paper towel on the container. Keep it aside till the time of serving.

For Meatballs:

1. First, heat the oil in the skillet tray. When you are making meatballs, make sure to check the oil temperature on and off. Slow down the flame if the temperature is high.
2. Mix the ground chicken, ½ tbsp black pepper, 1 egg, and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Keep mixing all ingredients, make meatballs with the help of a scoop, and place ham and cheese slices in the center. Close all the edges together in the ball shape and roll them. 
3. Then mix regular and panko breadcrumbs, pepper, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Add eggs and water to a small bowl and place it aside.
4. Grab breadcrumb and egg/ water bowl, make sure to check the temperature of the oil. Then dip the meatball in the egg mixture, roll in the breadcrumb mixture and place the meatballs in the oil. When properly cooked, dish out meatballs on the plate.
5. Now place the sauce in the tray on the low flame. When it gets warm, place the meatballs on the sauce mixture. Enjoy the delicacy!

6. Baked Lemon Honey Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Balsamic chicken is the easiest and most delicious baked chicken recipe for dinner.  Baked balsamic chicken breast with honey and lemon flavors makes one crave this dish again and again. Yummy, full of taste, and easy to make. 

Required time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast pieces
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper 
• Herbs de Provence 

For Lemon Balsamic Glaze

• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup vinegar
• Lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions:

For Chicken:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Then, spread a baking sheet with foil and spray it on it with cooking spray. Use a paper towel to dry the chicken pieces.
3. Place chicken pieces on the baking sheet and liberally apply the olive oil. Sprinkle on the chicken some herbs if the oil is not flavored. 
4. Add some salt and pepper over it and cook for 15 minutes. Dish out the chicken and brush the pieces with lemon glaze on all sides.
5. Now, place the chicken into the oven and bake for 15 more minutes. Every 5 minutes, spread some lemon glaze over chicken pieces. On the whole, a total of 35-45 minutes will take for each chicken piece to be properly cooked. 
6. Then, take the cooked chicken pieces out of the oven and place them on a plate. 
7. After 5 minutes, serve the balsamic chicken with lemon glaze on top of it. Enjoy the meal.

7. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the quick and the best idea for a 5-star chicken breast recipe one of the most delicious recipe to have at dinners. Marinated with sauces and grilled, you can not miss this delicacy on the dinner table. 

Required Time:

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• ⅓  cup soy sauce
• ⅓  cup water
• 2 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 01 clove garlic
• 01 tbsp minced onions
• 2 tbsp corn starch flour

Instructions

1. Mix the water, soy sauce, honey, onions, ginger, and garlic. 
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken, place meat in a sealed bag. Marinate as much as you want to, 30 minutes to 24 hours.
3. Then preheat the grill at about 400-500 degrees. Place the chicken on the grill, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken to the other side and cook for 5 more minutes. 

Glaze:

1. Take half the marinade and prepare it for a teriyaki glaze. Pour the mixture in a pan and wait till it is boiled.
2. Prepare corn starch mixture by combining 2 tbsp corn starch with water. Add the mixture to the marinade and let it thicken. Brush the chicken with the teriyaki glaze and serve.

8. Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breast Recipe

The juicy pan-seared chicken recipe is one of the flavourful chicken recipes. Have proven healthiest for weight diet to full fill the protein consumption. 

Required Time:

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 5-8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• ½ tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. First, adjust the rack and preheat the oven to 275 F. Spray the dish with spray and put it on the side.
2. Then, pound the chicken breast with a mallet to make equal thickness on all sides. Pour some salt and black pepper on the piece and place them on the tray. Bake the breasts at 145-150 degrees for 30 minutes.
3. Now, remove the chicken breast pieces from the oven and let them rest for some minutes. 
4. Take a large tray and heat the oil, pour the batter into each piece, and place it in the pan. Make sure to brush the upper surface with butter. Keep cooking until it gets brown, turn the sides as well.
5. Remove the chicken breast pieces, let them rest for some time, and serve.

9. Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Crispy Chicken Sandwich is one of the favorite dishes of people for weekend brunch, of all ages. Chicken pieces are fried before putting in the bun. If you are hungry and want to try something unique, a quick but tasty, crispy chicken sandwich is the best option.

Required Time:

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 Boneless chicken breast pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk 
• 2 cup flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• ½ chili powder
• ½ tbsp pepper
• ¼ tbsp garlic powder
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. First, place the chicken pieces in a bowl and add milk. Place it on the side. In another bowl, beat the eggs together. In another bowl, combine flour and other ingredients. 
2. Now, coat every chicken breast with the flour mixture. Then, dip the coated pieces in eggs and again in flour mixture. Do it for all the chicken pieces.
3. Heat enough oil in a large pan to 375 degrees. When the oil is heated, put two chicken breast pieces in the oil and let it cook. Each side takes about 5-7 minutes.
4. Then, place these cooked pieces in the bun and make a sandwich according to your choice. Serve and enjoy!

10. Crockpot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Are you craving chicken wings, but want to make it simple too. These slow cooker chicken wings, seasoned with your favorite flavors can fulfill your wings cravings. Simple, yet easy to make!

Required Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• Slow Cooker Liners
• 4 pounds chicken wings

For Spice:

• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• ½ cayenne pepper

For Honey BBQ Sauce:

• ¾ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup buffalo sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp corn-starch

Instructions

1. First, line the slow cooker with the liner. Mix the spice ingredients in a bowl and add wings too. 
2. Add the marinated wings to the slow cooker. In the same bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients leaving corn starch. Then pour this sauce on the wings on all sides.
3. Cook on high flame for 2 hours. If you are cooking on low flame, cook for about 3-4 hours.
4. Dish out the wings and place them in a bowl. Mix the corn starch with water and add this mixture to sauce in a slow cooker.
5. Cook on high flame for 10 minutes. Then pour the sauce on all sides of the wings and serve.

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