Give takeout the boot! 13 brilliantly easy chicken dinners await

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Are you sick of suffering through boring dinners or caving to the urge to order takeout? You’re in luck because these 13 delicious chicken dinner recipes are anything but boring and they’re easy to make at home. They range from sweet and tangy to spicy and bold. There’s something on this list for everyone and these recipes are guaranteed to shake up your routine in the best possible way.

Overhead shot of bowls of green chile chicken soup in black bowls.
Green Chile Chicken Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

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.

Thai Satay Chicken is loaded with authentic flavors like turmeric, lemongrass, chiles, and fish sauce. A rich and spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is perfect for dipping.
Grab the Recipe: Thai Chicken Satay

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Chicken adobo in a white bowl with rice and scallions on the side.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a quick way to make this classic Filipino comfort food— tender chicken in a sweet and savory glaze.
Grab the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Green Chili Chicken Soup

Overhead shot of bowls of green chile chicken soup in black bowls.
Green Chile Chicken Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
Grab the Recipe: Green Chili Chicken Soup

Sesame Chicken

sesame chicken on a plate with pea shoots and chopsticks.
Sesame Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Sesame chicken is quickly air fried or deep fried to a crispy crunch, then tossed in a sweet-savory sesame sauce. It’s quick, healthy, and crazy delicious.
Grab the Recipe: Sesame Chicken

Chicken 65

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

Chicken 65 is a spicy, crispy fried chicken from South India loaded with intense flavors of ginger, garlic, curry leaves, cumin, & chilies.
Grab the Recipe: Chicken 65

Ramen Fried Chicken

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Ramen Fried Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy Ramen Fried Chicken is double-fried to crispy, crunchy perfection like classic Korean Fried Chicken, but with the extra crunch of noodles in the batter. Delicious!
Grab the Recipe: Ramen Fried Chicken

Pad Kee Mao with Chicken

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Pad Kee Mao. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mao are great for late night munchies, a satisfying meal, or even as a hangover cure! Flat rice noodles are stir fried with a savory sauce, spicy chiles, Thai basil, vegetables, and chicken.
Grab the Recipe: Pad Kee Mao with Chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air fryer fried chicken is easy to make and so good. It’s crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. These step-by-step instructions show you how.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Chicken Curry Laksa

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Spicy chicken curry Laksa is the stuff dreams are made of. What’s more enticing than a steamy bowl of rich, spicy soup with layers of flavor, chunks of chicken, and tender rice noodles?
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Curry Laksa

CHICKEN KARAAGE

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

Everyone loves my Chicken Karaage. Golden brown, tender and juicy chicken pieces are full of flavor, and extra crispy on the outside.
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Karaage

Chicken Potstickers

Overhead shot of chicken potstickers with chile paste on plates.
Chicken Potstickers. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Potstickers make a great appetizer, snack, or even a meal. These homemade chicken potstickers are nice and crispy on the bottom and filled with a simple mix of chicken and seasonings.
Grab the Recipe: Chicken Potstickers

Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken

Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is so delicious! It’s full of spicy flavor from dried chiles and Szechuan peppercorns. Toasted peanuts add the perfect crunch, too. It’s so quick and makes a full meal if you pair it with steamed rice.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken

Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

A hand holding a crispy fried chicken drumstick.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I love this Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken so much. It’s tender inside, crunchy outside, and full of flavor!
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Pollo Pibil

Pollo pibil on a grey plate with limes and shredded lettuce.
Pollo Pibil. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pollo Pibil is a deeply flavorful dish from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With complex flavors of achiote paste (made from ground annatto seeds), sour orange juice, and spices, this chicken is full of flavor and rich orange color (from the achiote paste).
Grab the Recipe: Pollo Pibil

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