We've got some delicious chicken dinner ideas for you today, y'all! Whether you're cooking for your family or entertaining guests, these recipes are sure to please.
Juicy Chicken Brined to Perfection
This easy chicken brine recipe from Dinner at will leave your bird juicy and flavorful. You'll need:
- A whole chicken
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Water
Combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic powder, and bay leaves in a large pot and heat until the sugar dissolves. Add enough water to the pot to submerge the chicken, and then brine it in the refrigerator for at least six hours. When you're ready to cook your chicken, just rinse it off, pat it dry, and roast it in the oven until it's golden brown and delicious!
Quick and Easy Chicken Dinner Recipe
If you're short on time and still want to have a delicious chicken dinner, this recipe from Eatwell101 is the way to go. You'll need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Mix together the garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, and then rub the chicken breasts with the mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, and then add the chicken breasts. Cook for three to four minutes on each side until golden brown. Then, transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with your favorite sides for a quick and easy meal.
Culinary Delight: Chicken and Dumplings
If you're in the mood for comfort food and willing to put in a little more effort, chicken and dumplings is the way to go. You'll need:
- 1 whole chicken
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Put the chicken in a large pot and cover it with the chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms. Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut it into strips. Return the pot to the stove and bring the broth to a boil. Add the mixed vegetables and allow them to cook for about five minutes until they're tender. Add the dumplings to the pot and let them cook for about ten minutes until they're fluffy and cooked through. While the dumplings are cooking, remove the chicken from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces. When the dumplings are ready, add the chicken back to the pot and serve hot.
Spicy and Sweet Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers are always a hit, and these spicy and sweet ones from Delish are no exception. You'll need:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat. Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for about ten minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Serve with your favorite sides for a sweet and spicy treat.
Crispy and Tender Fried Chicken
No list of chicken dinner ideas would be complete without fried chicken, and this recipe from Southern Living is sure to please. You'll need:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight. When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat your oven to 350°F. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture and coat them in the flour. Shake off any excess flour and carefully place the chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about eight to ten minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and finish cooking it in the oven for about ten to 15 minutes until it's cooked through. Serve with your favorite sides for a classic Southern meal.
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