13 easy chicken dinners to get you through the week

Ditch the dinner dilemma with these 13 simple chicken wonders. Tasty, fuss-free, and sure to satisfy. From spicy Thai chicken curry to a classic roast chicken done in an air fryer, there’s something here for every craving. These 13 amazing chicken dinner recipes will snap you out of any rut.

Mochiko Chicken

Chicken Mochiko is delicious bite-size pieces of tender chicken thighs dredged in mochiko flour (sweet rice flour) and deep fried. So crunchy and irresistible!
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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is crispy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet. It’s easy to make and you won’t be able to stop eating it.
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Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken is easy to make and loaded with deliciously spicy North African flavor. It’s amazing that it only has 6 ingredients (plus salt + pepper). I love cooking with Tunisian harissa paste, the spicy North African chile paste. It brings unexpected flavor to this favorite weeknight chicken dish.
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a quick way to make this classic Indian dish. It’s packed with savory flavor and can be made in just an hour from start to finish. It’s a great way to add a new spin to chicken and rice.
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Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken, like its sibling Mongolian Beef, is a restaurant favorite, and for good reason. Tender chicken pieces are fried to a golden-brown crisp and then tossed in a sweet-savory, gingery hoisin-based sauce studded with fresh green onions.
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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East. Authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted for hours, but this quick air fryer version captures those delicious shawarma flavors and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Don’t skip the rich, tangy Lemon Tahini Sauce!
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Thai Chicken Curry

This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
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Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Cooking an air fryer whole chicken is so easy! Yep, you can roast a chicken perfectly crispy, succulent, delicious chicken in the air fryer.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite easy dinners. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and, of course, tons of flavor.
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Chicken Taquitos

These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light dinner or hearty appetizer.
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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the best kind of comfort food. This delicious soup is full of creamy, home-style flavor. And it’s totally satisfying as a one-pot meal, and super easy to make, too. Serve it with golden brown rounds of puff pastry or biscuits for the full pot pie experience!
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Instant Pot Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry

Craving something delicious and easy for dinner? Look no further than this delicious Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry! Perfect for weeknight dinners, this savory and spicy dish is sure to hit the spot.
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