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    Don't Settle for Plain Chicken. These 22 Flavorful Chicken Recipes Will Leave You Wanting More!

    May 17, 2023 • Author: Joyce Lee • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful chicken dinner recipe, look no further!

    Here is a list of 20 delicious and flavorful recipes, from oven-roasted chicken dinners to luxuriously saucy and cozy 30-minute chicken dinners - there's a delicious chicken dinner for everyone here!

    Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

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    An easy chicken satay recipe marinated in coconut cream, curry powder, and spices and grilled over an open flame, and brushed with a light coconut cream glaze.  Served with a simple and easy-to-make peanut sauce!

    You can get this Chicken Satay recipe here.

    Oven Roasted Five Spice Peking Chicken

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    This Chinese five-spice chicken is marinated overnight in five spice, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce and then baked in the oven and glazed to get that delicious-looking skin. It's full-on flavor and pairs amazingly with a ginger scallion sauce. If you're looking for a very flavorful roasted chicken, you definitely need to try this one.

    Get the Oven Roasted Five Spice Chicken recipe here.

    Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

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    Smoky grilled chicken skewers recipe marinated in ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce. Then finished with a sweet coconut cream glaze and served with a simple peanut sauce. Big on flavor and super easy to throw together!

    Get this Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers recipe here.

    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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    Thai Basil Chicken is a delicious and simple Thai dish made with diced or ground chicken, yardlong beans (or green beans), and lots of fresh Thai basil tossed in a savory umami sauce. If you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this would be it! You can have this ready from start to finish in about 15 minutes if you're using ground chicken, and your taste buds will love you for it!

    You can get the Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) recipe here.

    Sweet and Sour Chicken

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    If you're a fan of sweet and sour pork, then you should definitely try sweet and sour chicken. If you're wondering what the difference is, the batter is lighter with fewer aromatics, so it is a lighter version that brings out the flavor of the sweet and sour sauce more.

    Get the Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe here.

    Three Cup Chicken

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    A quick and easy, incredibly flavorful one-pot three cup chicken recipe (Taiwanese San Bei Ji), loaded with garlic and ginger and braised in a sweet soy sauce which caramelizes into a very syrupy sauce that goes amazing with rice!

    You can get this Three Cup Chicken recipe here.

    Chilli Chicken

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    A popular and delicious Hakka, Indian Chinese takeout dish, dry chilli chicken is made with crispy chicken chunks and lightly tossed in a spicy chilli sauce. Packed full of amazing flavors from both worlds.

    Get the Chilli Chicken recipe here.

    French Mustard Chicken

    French chicken in a sauce with bread in it.
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    Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy Dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. Get the recipe.

    Spanish Chicken And Rice

    Spanish chicken thighs and rice with olives on a light plate.
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    Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

    Pumpkin Chicken Curry

    Pumpkin and chicken curry on a bed of white rice in a blue bowl.
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    Pumpkin Chicken Curry is juicy, tender chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and simmered in a flavorful and creamy canned pumpkin sauce. This easy and quick one-skillet recipe is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a cozy autumn meal. Get the recipe.

    Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

    Honey Mustard Chicken in a stainless steel pan.
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    Decadent and delicious, this Stovetop Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken skillet meal is just 30 minutes away. Filled with rich flavors and made in one pan, this simple and easy recipe is sure to be your new fave. And the creamy honey mustard cream sauce is amazing on rice, potatoes, and roasted veggies, too! Get the recipe.

    Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

    Chicken and mushroom stroganoff with sour cream in a sour cream sauce.
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    This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, savory, luxurious dinner inspired by delicious Eastern European cuisine and it's ready to eat in just half an hour! You simply can't beat this easy stroganoff recipe for a one-skillet, thirty-minute dinner when you're ready for a satisfying, comforting meal that doesn't involve slaving in the kitchen all afternoon. Get the recipe.

    Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken

    Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple.

    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

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    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and it is gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts

    sheet pan chicken brussels sprouts and carrots
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    Here is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house. It's also a great way to get your family to eat more vegetables. Try this Sheet Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts.

    Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

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    If you are trying to eat low-carb, you'll love this Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice. It's full of veggies and Asian flavor, plus low carb!

    Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken

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    This Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken is a fun and festive holiday dinner. The tart and sweet sauce makes the perfect pairing with sauteed chicken breasts.

    Creamy Chicken Alfredo and Spinach Casserole

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    What can be more comforting than eating a warm, cheesy, chicken Alfredo pasta dish, with an oh-so creamy sauce? Whether you use a store bought jar of Alfredo sauce or make it homemade, this baked pasta casserole chicken dinner is an easy and delicious crowd pleaser.

    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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    Photo Credit: Nadia - This Mom is On Fire

    These chicken wings in the air fryer turn out so crispy and I don’t mean to sound cliché – but finger licking good! Add baking powder before putting them in the air fryer and you will achieve juicy tender wings that are crispy on the outside.

    Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

    chicken quesadilla
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    This is a perfect meal for a busy weekday. Use store bought rotisserie chicken and other premade ingredients to make this delicious chicken quesadillas meal in a snap.

    Sheet Pan Plum Roasted Chicken

    roasted chicken on a platter with plums and onions
    Photo Credit: Nadia - This Mom is On Fire

    This sheet pan recipe is a beautiful blend of sweet plums and soft red onions with roasted chicken. To make this a complete one pan meal, toss in some Brussels sprouts or other vegetables and your dinner is ready in 45 minutes or less. For best results, marinate the chicken the night before.

    Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

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    Chicken Mulligatawny Soup is a popular soup that originated in Indian cuisine and has since become a favorite in many parts of the world. It's a hearty and flavorful soup made with spices, vegetables, and chicken. The soup typically includes ingredients like curry powder, garlic, and coconut milk, which gives it a unique taste and aroma. This soup is delicious and nutritious.

    More From Pups with Chopsticks - 10 Asian Grilled Recipes That Will Make Your Summer BBQs Unforgettable

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    Whether you are looking for a simple burger or a fun meat-on-sticks recipe to serve at your next get-together, here is a list of fantastic Asian grilled recipes you can (and should!) try the next time you fire up your grill.

    10 Asian Grilled Recipes You Need to Try

    7 Vietnamese Recipes You Must Try and Can Make at Home

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    Popular Asian cuisines like Chinese, Thai, and Japanese food always seem to take the spotlight, but did you know that Vietnamese food is just as spectacular and flavorful? Here is a list of delicious Vietnamese recipes to give you a taste of Vietnam and introduce you to the hidden gem of cuisine they truly are.

    7 Vietnamese Recipes You Must Try and Can Make at Home

    14 Chinese Takeout Recipes You Can Make at Home to Save Money

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    If you're craving Chinese takeout, look no further! Here are 14 Chinese takeout recipes you can make in the comfort of your home in your PJs!

    14 Chinese Take Recipes You Can Make at Home

    10 Insanely Delicious Korean Recipes You Can Make at Home

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    Everything about Korean food is ridiculously delicious and it's all because of it's fantastic textures and strong flavors. From chewy rice cakes to spicy bulgogi, here is a list of must-try Korean recipes you can make in the comfort of your home.

    10 Korean Recipes You Can Make at Home

    11 Asian Beef Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

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    From deep-fried to braised, beef is always delicious no matter how you prepare it, but if you're looking for something with an Asian twist here is a list of beef recipes we make at home and can't get enough of.

    11 Delicious Asian Beef Recipes You Must Try at Home

    This article originally appeared on Pups with Chopsticks.

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