Wallet-friendly chicken dinners that your family will love

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Imagine a world where your taste buds are endlessly delighted and your wallet remains full – sound too good to be true? Welcome to our mouthwatering collection of chicken recipes that won’t break the bank! We’ve scoured the culinary globe to bring you chicken recipes that are both deliciously satisfying and incredibly kind to your finances. From zesty, smoked thighs to crispy wings, these recipes promise a tantalizing journey through the world of affordable chicken dinners. Buckle up, foodie friends, because your dinner routine is about to get a whole lot more exciting (and affordable).

Smoked Chicken Legs with Red Pepper Glaze

Chicken drums on a platter.
Smoked drums. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore Kita

Meaty chicken legs are marinated, then glazed with a spicy, sweet red pepper glaze, and cooked to perfection. A kiss of smoke puts these over the top!
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Smoked Chicken

When it comes to meals that will change how you cook, a smoked whole chicken is one of them. With juicy, tender meat and tons of flavor, smoking may be your new go-to method for whole chicken every time.
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Smoked Chicken Thighs

Meaty, juicy, and flavorful, there are few things as easy and delicious as Smoked Chicken Thighs. Pass the napkins because this is a roll-up-your-sleeves and dig-in kind of meal!
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Smoked Chicken Quarters

Smoked chicken quarter being picked up.
Smoked quarters. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore Kita

Who doesn’t love chicken? Smoked Chicken Quarters are meaty and flavorful and so easy to make. In fact, they’re smoking chicken 101, and you can be feasting on meaty chicken in about an hour!
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Beer Can Chicken

Delicious from the crispy skin to the juicy inside of the chicken, this smoked beer can chicken is one of my favorite chicken recipes on a grill, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
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Smoked Chicken Wings

These crispy smoked chicken wings have a rich, smoky flavor, a crispy texture on the outside, and tender meat on the inside. Pair it with your favorite sauce to add flavor catered to your preference, and pair it with bleu cheese dressing on the side for optimal results!
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Smoked Chicken Breast

It’s hard to top good old sliced smoked chicken when it comes to amazing smoker recipes! Smoked chicken breast takes incredibly well to smoke flavor over hot coals and makes for amazing platters, tacos, sandwiches, and more to serve all of your friends!
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Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken thighs on a platter.
Grilled thighs. Photo Credit: GirlCarnivore Kita

Meaty, juicy, and flavorful, there are few things as easy and delicious as Smoked Chicken Thighs. Pass the napkins because this is a roll-up-your-sleeves and dig-in kind of meal!
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Smoked Chicken Chilaquiles

These Smoked Chicken Chilaquiles are the perfect way to use up leftover smoked chicken recipes! This classic Mexican breakfast is loaded with corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, perfectly fried eggs, tender chopped chicken, and cheese, all served in one skillet!
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Grilled Whole Chicken – Just 3 Ingredients

The simple steps for grilling chicken whole using just three ingredients and any type of grill – gas, charcoal or pellet.
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Bites

These bite-sized snacks are loaded with smoky chicken and plenty of cheese. Pass the salsa and start snacking!
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Smoked Whole Chicken on a Ninja Woodfire Grill

smoked whole chicken on ninja woodfire grill.
Smoked Whole Chicken on a Ninja Woodfire Grill. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This smoked whole chicken recipe cooked on the Ninja Woodfire Grill only has 2 ingredients and guarantees a juicy chicken with crispy skin.
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Perfectly Smoked Chicken Wings

smoked chicken wings on a black plate with sauce and veggies.
Perfectly Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This smoked chicken wing recipe makes wings that are juicy and smoky inside with wonderful crispy skin that we call crave.
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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

These crispy smoked chicken wings have a rich, smoky flavor, a crispy texture on the outside, and tender meat on the inside. Pair it with your favorite sauce to give it added flavor catered to your personal preference, and pair it with bleu cheese dressing on the side for optimal results!
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Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

Smoked Chicken Enchiladas on a plate.
Smoked Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken enchiladas get a flavor makeover in this easy-peasy dish! Load your tortillas with smoky chicken and top them with this irresistible creamy tomatillo sauce!
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup is rich, chunky, and a wee bit spicy. Loaded with flavor, the extra smokiness is oh-so-good!
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