Chicken – Who doesn’t love it? It is succulent, moist, tender and if cooked right it releases juices that leaves you hungry for me. But we all reach a point where it is boring, it’s always the same dish with the same species plus for those on a diet, having chicken everyday can get tedious. But what if we change that? What if there are new dishes that you have definitely not tried before and can be prepared in no time? In this blog, we will walk you through 4 chicken recipes that you should try if you have run out of chicken recipes. So lets dive in:
The 15-Minute Spicy Chicken Breast Wrap
Let’s be honest: who doesn’t love a good chicken wrap? It is healthy and super hard to resist. It has literally everything one loves: crunchy, tasty vegetables, a variety of sauces, and, not least, chicken. Moreover, it doesn’t take much effort to prepare one, and at the same time, you won’t be making a mess in the kitchen. Let’s take a look at how to prepare a good chicken breast wrap.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, pepper
- Yogurt or hummus
- Lettuce or greens
- Veggies as per your choice
- A tortilla or wrap
How to prepare:
Sear the chicken in olive oil with all the spices. Toss until it’s golden and fills the room with its aroma. Layer it on your wrap with a dollop of yogurt or hummus, add the lettuce and any other veggies you love, and wrap it up. Boom. You’ve just out-chaffed 90% of people who ordered takeout.
Sticky Sheet-Pan Chicken Drumsticks
There’s something deeply satisfying about eating with your hands. These chicken drumsticks are sweet, sticky, slightly spicy, and easy to prepare.
You’ll need:
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- A squeeze of lime
How to prepare:
Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour it over the drumsticks in a baking tray and toss them around. Bake at 200°C for 35–40 minutes. That’s it. You’ll know they’re done when the kitchen smells like you tried harder than you actually did.
One-Pot Creamy Chicken Thigh Pasta
Pasta is everyone’s comfort food, I mean it’s creamy, it’s saucy and when it’s mixed with chicken, you are transported to cloud 9. And since we are on the subject of chicken, there is one cut that deserves more hype, and it’s the chicken thigh. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, it’s the underdog that always delivers.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup uncooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
- ½ cup cream (or milk + a bit of cheese)
- Salt, pepper
- Optional: spinach or frozen peas
How to prepare:
Sauté chicken thigh until browned. Add onion and garlic—sizzle until fragrant. Toss in pasta, cream, and about ¾ cup of water. Stir and let everything simmer until the pasta is cooked and creamy. No side dishes are required, this is all you need to end your day well.
Crispy Chicken Bites
Some nights, you may not feel that hungry, but you have a mild hunger that you wish to quench. For days like these, you should definitely try out the crispy, golden nuggets of joy made from—you guessed it—fresh chicken. These crispy chicken bites will certainly satisfy not just your hunger but also your taste bud’s cravings. For this:
Get:
- 1 cup diced fresh chicken (any boneless cut)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano or mixed herbs
- Salt
- Oil for shallow frying
How to prepare:
Toss your chicken in cornflour, herbs, and seasoning. Heat oil in a pan and fry until golden and crisp on all sides.
Serve with ketchup, hot sauce, or just eat them straight from the pan like a true kitchen rebel.
In conclusion, you are not tired of chicken, you are tired of the same old chicken recipe. For these recipes all you need is some fresh chicken, a little heat, and zero shame in keeping it simple. Something, all you need is a good quick chicken dish that will lighten your mood and energize you to make it through the day.