16 tasty chicken recipes
Stumped on what to make for dinner? Look no further than these 10/10 crowd-pleasing chicken recipes.

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tasty chicken recipes
Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges
Try this hearty one-pan meal on busy nights. It’s the perfect combination of proteins and healthy carbs thanks to the sweet potato wedges. Plus, one sheet dinners are the best. Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken with Sweet Potato Wedges

Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers
Chances are you’ve got a kid who is obsessed with chicken fingers. Make them happy with this simple recipe. Plus, lime sour cream dipping sauce is a game changer. Get the recipe: Coconut-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas
Oh, this old recipe? It’s just perfectly seasoned chicken sitting pretty on top of a grilled tortilla with cheese, peppers, sour cream and cilantro. No big deal. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas

“Fried” Chicken and Coleslaw
You don’t need to deep fry to achieve that comforting taste. Dijon mustard and crunchy cornflakes give this dish a kick of flavour and a burst of crunch. Get on making this, would ya? Get the recipe: “Fried” Chicken and Coleslaw

Vietnamese Roast Chicken and Salad Rolls
Say no thank you to take-out and yes, please, to a fun family dinner. Salad rolls are an easy dinner and a fun activity all in one. Buy a chicken from the deli to make your life even easier. Wow, you sure have this dinner sitch under control! Get the recipe: Vietnamese Roast Chicken and Salad Rolls

Jamaican Jerk Chicken
These drumsticks pack all the flavour of traditional Jerk chicken without the heat. Plus, you can eat these with your hands. Get the recipe: Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Grilled Chicken and Veg Chopped Salad
Simple, fresh and deconstructed. Make this salad for dinner and drizzle it with your favourite dressing. We’re partial to ranch. Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken and Veg Chopped Salad

Thai Grilled Chicken Salad
Warm grilled chicken is right at home with thinly sliced raw veggies. It’s the perfect combo of soft and crunchy. Get the recipe: Thai Grilled Chicken Salad

Fajita Pasta
We deconstructed the classic fajita taking it from tortilla wrap to skillet pan with this super filling marriage of Italian and Mexican cuisines. Get the recipe: Fajita Pasta

Honey-Glazed Chicken Skewers
Sweet chicken skewers taste best alongside a simple salad of watermelon and cucumber. Grill these up tonight. Get the recipe: Honey-Glazed Chicken Skewers

Crispy Oven-Baked Wings
Here’s the secret: drying your wings then sprinkling them with baking powder before baking will yield the perfect crunch. Get the recipe: Crispy Oven-Baked Wings

Sheet pan Greek Salad Chicken Dinner
You’ve got dinner in the bag with this super-simple deconstructed Greek salad. Serve all these warm morcels over a bed of lettuce or wrap it up in a pita. Holy sheet pan that’s good. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Greek Salad Chicken Dinner

Rotisserie Chicken Gyro
In this easy and kid-friendly gyro recipe, storebought rotisserie chicken is transformed by sautéeing it quickly with garlic and herbs. Add some fresh veggies and feta and you’ve got a good time. Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Gyro

Chicken Alphabet Soup
What spells fun and delicious. This hearty chicken soup, duh. Get the recipe: Chicken Alphabet Soup

Chicken Enchiladas
You’ve got dinner all wrapped up with these tender little parcels of bold-not-spicy chicken, soft veggies and strings of Monterey jack. Get the recipe: Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Butter Chicken
Chicken thighs are more tender and flavourful than chicken breasts, perfect for saucy dishes like butter chicken. Pass the naan! Get the recipe: Easy Butter Chicken

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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.
