Outline of the Article:

1. Introduction to easy delicious chicken recipes
2. Benefits of cooking chicken at home
3. Chicken recipe #1: Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
4. Chicken recipe #2: Honey Garlic Baked Chicken
5. Chicken recipe #3: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
6. Chicken recipe #4: Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
7. Chicken recipe #5: BBQ Chicken Pizza
8. Chicken recipe #6: Chicken Alfredo Pasta
9. Chicken recipe #7: Buffalo Chicken Wraps
10. Chicken recipe #8: Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken
11. Chicken recipe #9: Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
12. Chicken recipe #10: Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken
13. Tips for cooking chicken perfectly
14. How to store and reheat leftover chicken
15. Conclusion: Enjoying delicious homemade chicken recipes

Easy Delicious Chicken Recipes

Chicken is a versatile and delicious protein that can be prepared in various ways. By cooking chicken at home, you have the freedom to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes. In this article, we will explore 10 easy and delicious chicken recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Let’s get cooking!

1. Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

• Ingredients:

  • Whole chicken
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
  • Salt and pepper

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including the cavity.
  5. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad.

2. Honey Garlic Baked Chicken

• Ingredients:

  • Chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Minced garlic
  • Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are coated evenly.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving, if desired. Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

3. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

• Ingredients:

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

• Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
  3. Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.

4. Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry

• Ingredients:

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Minced ginger
  • Minced garlic
  • Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
  • Sesame oil
  • Cooked rice

• Instructions:

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the teriyaki sauce over everything. Stir until well coated.
  8. Serve the teriyaki chicken stir-fry over cooked rice.

5. BBQ Chicken Pizza

• Ingredients:

  • Pizza dough
  • BBQ sauce
  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

• Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough according to the package instructions.
  3. Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Top with shredded chicken, red onion slices, and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the pizza dough package or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves on top before serving. Slice and enjoy!

6. Chicken Alfredo Pasta

• Ingredients:

  • Fettuccine pasta
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Heavy cream
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley

• Instructions:

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet until no longer pink in the center.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into strips.
  5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken Alfredo pasta with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.

7. Buffalo Chicken Wraps

• Ingredients:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced avocado

• Instructions:

  1. Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or skillet.
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
  3. Spread ranch or blue cheese dressing on each tortilla.
  4. Add a layer of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and buffalo chicken on top of the dressing.
  5. Roll up the tortillas, tucking in the sides as you go.
  6. Slice the wraps in half and serve as a delicious handheld meal.

8. Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken

• Ingredients:

  • Chicken drumsticks or thighs
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • Salt

• Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
  2. Marinate the chicken drumsticks or thighs in the lemon mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.

9. Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

• Ingredients:

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, green), cut into chunks
  • Red onion, cut into chunks
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper

• Instructions:

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  6. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until