Chicken is a popular and common sight for the dinner table. Whether you choose to go with the breasts, thighs, other parts, or the whole bird, chances are, it would feel right at home on the dinner menu. The classic recipes are awesome, but there’s no reason to be limited to the same setting.
Well, next time you plan a chicken dinner, take some inspiration from these recipes and see if you find one that hits the right spot.
So prepare for some inspiration and ideas as we look at some cool dinner ideas with chicken.
Dinner Ideas With Chicken
1. A Simple Roasted Chicken
Winner winner chicken dinner! The classic roasted chicken is still amongst the best recipes for chicken on your plate. But, there’s always room for a little twist to make the recipe look and taste more appetizing. Serving it right is a big part of the whole dinner experience.
This recipe puts roasted chicken together with roasted potatoes and adds a few lemons to bring about that touch of zesty flavors and zing that make this combination awesome.
There is something to be said about the photography and presentation skills that makes this look so awesome.
2. Creamy Garlic Chicken
A good creamy garlic chicken could as well be a work of art. This one features juicy chicken breasts sitting in a sauce made from garlic, cream, with some spinach and white wine providing some texture and taste to go along.
That’s one filling and delicious recipe to take to your dinner table.
The creamy garlic sauce holds and carries the flavors that blend with the chicken to make this recipe so amazing. This sauce livens up the flavors of other ingredients, like the white wine, heavy cream, seasonings, and even the chicken.
3. Salsa Fresca Baked Chicken
Full of flavor, nourishment, and easy to prepare, this Salsa Fresca Baked Chicken is a great pick for your food needs. It starts with pan seared chicken breasts, then goes on to combine that with a salsa fresca recipe to bring together all ingredients and flavors.
The bright flavors and colors of salsa fresca go nicely with the chicken breasts, while the combination of textures gives it an amazing mouthfeel.
4. Honey Chicken
Honey Chicken, or more appropriately, the honey glazed chicken brings together unique flavors in a medley that offers a tantalizing taste with amazing flavors.
Stir frying chicken in honey is not a job for new cooks, but those who know their way around the stove would find it doable, and perhaps add a twist of their own. The texture of chicken with the sweetness of honey goes rather well. Other ingredients like garlic, oregano, butter, and soy sauce balance these flavors for a more wholesome recipe.
Serve it with some rice for extra goodness!
5. Chinese Lemon Chicken
This crispy and tangy Chinese Lemon Chicken is a great addition to the dinner table. While the dish is a popular takeout pick, it can as easily be handled and cooked at home.
The lemon adds zest and the right batter brings a crispy touch to the juicy chicken. It’s a sweet and sour combination that you would absolutely love.
Getting the right texture, flavor, and even that sauce and glaze requires some effort and experience. While the recipe isn’t all that difficult, I think beginners might find themselves stumped in getting it right. Although, if you know your way around cooking, this would be an amazing and simple recipe.
6. Sweet And Juicy Cashew Chicken
Sweet, sticky, and juicy; this cashew chicken has the texture and taste to make you fall in love with it. What really gets this into gear is the fact that this is a simple recipe, quick and easy to prepare.
Better yet, it looks amazing and has a remarkable taste. The cashews provide a nice undercurrent of flavor to go along the sweet and sticky touch, while the chicken has the texture and taste we can all love.
7. Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken Breast
Now that’s a recipe to love. Penne pasta? Yum. Grilled Chicken breast? Yum. Bring them both together, and you’ve got a delicious and filling meal.
Of course, there’s a bit more finesse to the whole thing than slapping together the pasta and the chicken. You’ve got to think of the mouthfeel, texture, and the serving. So, smaller cuts of the grilled chicken breast are the way to go.
8. Quick Chicken Tenders
This quick chicken tenders recipe is ready to grace your dinner plate in just about 15 minutes. Even then, most of that time is spent in an instant pot, therefore, the effort you put into this amazing meal is just a few minutes.
Seasoning it with garlic and herbs brings more flavors and makes the food more appetizing. On that note, it works well as an appetizer, but it’s as amazing as a full meal too!
The key ingredients for this recipe are chicken tenders, chicken broth, and seasonings of your choice. The top options for seasoning here are onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
9. Chicken Caprese Salad
This chicken caprese salad is all about being a nourishing, flavorful, and satisfying meal. The chicken pairs well with the fresh veggies of the salad, and the combination of textures is delightful. On that note, the colors of the caprese salad make this look very vibrant and appetizing.
There is some effort involved in getting this salad right and there is a long list of ingredients. You’ll need chicken, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, mustard, maple syrup, garlic, and tomatoes to get it right. Thankfully, the results of these efforts are stunning and appetizing.
10. Air Fryer Chicken Legs
No one said that a dinner recipe has to be complex or take a whole lot of effort! These chicken legs are coated in olive oil and seasonings, before letting them do their work in an air fryer.
Soon enough, the chicken legs are cooked and ready to be enjoyed. Serve this flavorful chicken with a side that balances its texture and you’ve got a juicy delicacy to love.
Considering that it doesn’t take too much effort or time, this recipe is an excellent pick for weeknight dinners, though it can as easily take on the role of a dish in a larger spread.
11. Avocado Salsa Chicken
This recipe is a mix of textures, colors, and flavors. But most of all it is healthy and nourishing, making it a sight to behold. It takes just about 20 minutes to prepare and starts with a seasoned and sautéed chicken.
Top it with some avocado and perhaps add some lime juice for a tangy touch. Adding other vegetables like fresh onions, tomatoes, and more can help up the flavor profile and bring more texture to this amazing dish.