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15 Surprising Chicken Dinners Our Readers Never Get Tired

Tired of the same old chicken dinners? Shake things up with our list of surprising recipes that are guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re craving something classic, comforting, or exotic, we’ve got you covered. With bold flavors, these dishes will take your chicken dinners to the next level. Plus, they’re easy to make!

Chicken egg foo young on top of rice on a white plate.

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Chicken Egg Foo Young. Photo credit: Eggs All Ways.

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

A serving spoon serving of creamy spinach chicken bake.
Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Think about tender chicken in a creamy spinach sauce, baked until golden and bubbly—a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, this is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Thai Chicken Satay

Overhead shot of thai chicken satay on a black plate with peanut sauce on the side.
Thai Chicken Satay. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Take your palate to Thailand with this flavorful Thai Chicken Satay that is perfect for grilling or broiling. It has tender strips of marinated chicken and exotic flavors. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or a main course, it’s guaranteed to delight your guests. Plus, it’s super easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan chicken in a skillet.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Upgrade your dinner game with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken that’s bursting with flavor and richness—a surprising and indulgent dish that’s sure to impress. It has chicken breasts in a creamy sauce and seasonings. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, it’s guaranteed to satisfy the family.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Chicken Karaage

Overhead shot of karaage chicken with noodles on the side.
Chicken Karaage. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—Chicken Karaage is a Japanese-style fried chicken that’s sure to surprise your palate. With its light and crunchy coating and tender, flavorful meat, it is perfect for snacking or as part of a meal. Serve it with rice, noodles, or a side of veggies.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Karaage

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Low angle shot of an air fried whole chicken.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Wave goodbye to dry, flavorless chicken—Air Fryer Whole Chicken is here to change your dinner game. It is perfectly roasted chicken with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving a hearty meal, it is sure to hit the spot.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

A plate of tandoori chicken with a side dish of cooked rice, shot from a low angle.
Tandoori Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spice up your dinner routine with Tandoori Chicken—a flavorful and aromatic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It has tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices, then cooked to perfection. With its vibrant color and bold flavors, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Get the Recipe: Tandoori Chicken

Air Fryer Taquitos/Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Stacked taquitos on a plate.
Air Fryer Taquitos/Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Get ready to fall in love with Air Fryer Taquitos/Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos—a crispy and delicious twist on a classic Mexican dish. It has tender meat rolled up in a tortilla, then cooked to perfection until golden and crunchy. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, snack, or main course, these are sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Taquitos/Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Pollo Pibil

low angle shot of pollo pibil taco on a grey plate.
Pollo Pibil. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Take your palate on a trip to Mexico with Pollo Pibil—a traditional Yucatecan dish that’s bursting with flavor. It has meat marinated in a tangy blend of juices and spices, then slow-cooked until tender. With its flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this is sure to become a new favorite.
Get the Recipe: Pollo Pibil

Chicken 65

Overhead shot of a plate of chicken 65.
Chicken 65. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Prepare to spice things up with Chicken 65—a fiery and flavorful South Indian dish that’s sure to wake up your palate. They’re bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in a blend of spices, then cooked until golden and crispy. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, snack, or main course, it will fill you up.
Get the Recipe: Chicken 65

Gochujang Chicken

overhead shot of gochujang chicken with herbs and lettuce.
Gochujang Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Looking for a new way to enjoy chicken? Look no further than Gochujang Chicken—a Korean-inspired dish that’s sweet, spicy, and oh-so-delicious. It has juicy chicken marinated in a blend of Korean spices, then cooked perfectly. With its bold flavors and sticky glaze, it is sure to become a star on the table.
Get the Recipe: Gochujang Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Low angle shot of a bowl of chicken pot pie soup with ingredients scattered around and an instant pot in the background.
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Warm up your soul with Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup—a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. It has tender chicken and creamy broth, all together in the Instant Pot until perfectly cooked. With its comforting flavors and creamy texture, this soup is sure to wow.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Pancit Bihon

Pancit noodles on a plate with veggies and chicken.
Pancit Bihon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Feel as if you’re in the Philippines with Pancit Bihon—a flavorful and satisfying noodle dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It has rice noodles stir-fried with meat and savory seasonings. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this dish is sure to impress everyone in the house.
Get the Recipe: Pancit Bihon

Chicken Egg Foo Young

Chicken egg foo young on top of rice on a white plate.
Chicken Egg Foo Young. Photo credit: Eggs All Ways.

Get ready to indulge in Chicken Egg Foo Young—a Chinese-American classic that’s both comforting and satisfying. They’re fluffy omelets filled with meat and crisp veggies. Whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish is sure to hit the spot. Plus, it’s super easy to make at home!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Egg Foo Young

Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken

Stir-fried diced chicken with dried chilies and spring onions in a black skillet.
Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spice up your dinner routine with Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken—a dish that combines the bold flavors of Asia with the creamy richness of peanut butter. With its flavors and satisfying texture, this dish is sure to become a staple in your meal routine. So, wave goodbye to boring chicken dinners!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken

Thai Chicken Curry

Low angle shot of a blue and white striped bowl filled with Thai chicken curry.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

A fragrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any night of the week is this Thai Chicken Curry. It has tender meat in a rich curry sauce, and aromatic Thai spices With its bold flavors and creamy texture, this is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

By on May 4th, 2024
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Robin Donovan is the creative force behind All Ways Delicious. She's a writer, recipe developer, photographer, and cookbook author with more than 40 books to her name, including the bestselling Ramen for Beginners, Ramen Obsession, and Campfire Cuisine. Her work has been featured in major publications, both print and digital, including MSN, Cooking Light, Fitness, Buzzfeed, and Eating Well. → More about Robin

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