Let us face it; We all love chicken. The smell of a chicken roasting in the oven or your favorite fried chicken wings recipe cooking on the barbecue grill makes us instantly feel hungry.
We have chosen 6 of the best easy chicken recipe ideas that are not only guaranteed to make your mouth water but will feed the hungriest of families.
Chicken is affordable and versatile, so easy chicken recipe ideas are numerous but we think that our selection provides variety and flavor that won’t be beaten. These recipes are easy to prepare and cook, and will leave your guests impressed.
Easy Chicken Recipe Ideas
Fried Chicken Wings Recipe with Hot Tortilla Chips
Chicken wings are cheap to purchase and can be found anywhere. This easy chicken recipe uses hot, spicy tortilla chips for added crispiness and flavor of the buffalo wings.
Ingredients (serves 6) :
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 bottle hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon of celery seeds
1 1/2 cups hot tortilla chips
2 pounds buffalo chicken wings
Method :
1:
Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Combine butter, cayenne sauce and celery seeds in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook hot sauce on high in the microwave for 45 seconds or until the butter is melted. Mix the ingredients together with a fork. Save 1/2 a cup of the hot sauce sauce. Put the hot tortilla chips in a bowl and break into small pieces (you can use a food processor if you have one).
2:
Dip the buffalo chicken wings into the hot sauce mixture and roll in the broken tortilla chips. Gently pat tortillas chips onto the wings. Place the chicken onto the foil-lined baking sheet.
3:
Scatter the remaining hot sauce over the buffalo wings equally and bake wings in a preheated oven (425 degrees) for 45 minutes until perfectly cooked.
Tip: Serve with coleslaw for a satisfying and delicious easy chicken recipe.
Blackened Chicken Recipe with a Twist
Blackened chicken is a popular dish in many homes and restaurants for many reasons but not least because it tastes absolutely fantastic and looks divine.
Ingredients (serves 4) :
4 chicken breast fillets
½ teaspoon of finely chopped thyme leaves
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
½ teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¾ teaspoon of paprika
1/8 teaspoon of hot chili powder
½ teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper
4 teaspoons of quality olive oil
4 large tortillas
1 cup chopped lettuce
1 fresh avocado
Method :
1:
Mix the thyme leaves, garlic powder, oregano, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, fennel seeds, and ground black pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
2:
Heat the olive oil in an electric skillet or griddle pan. Coat the chicken very well with the herb mixture. Put the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet and cook vigorously for 3 minutes on each side.
3:
Put the charred chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and cook in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes until perfectly blackened. Thinly slice and set aside.
4:
Shred the lettuce thinly and peel and slice the avocado into thin slices. Place a tortilla on the work surface and place the ingredients as follows: 6 slices of blackened chicken, 4 slices of avocado and top with the sliced lettuce. Roll the wrap and serve.
Tip: Top the tortillas with sour cream to complete this easy blackened chicken recipe. Click here to read our electric skillet reviews.
Hibachi Chicken Recipe with Prawns
Hibachi chicken is a traditional Japanese recipe that can be found in many Asian restaurants but it is an easy chicken recipe to cook at home.
Ingredients (serves 4) :
4 chicken breast fillets
2 cups of fresh prawns
1 tablespoon of Soy sauce
1 tablespoon of Butter
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
2 eggplants
2 carrots
1 red onion
1 packet of fresh mushrooms
Olive oil
4 cups of rice
Method :
1:
Cook the chicken and prawns in separate pans with a tablespoon of olive oil in each. When the chicken and prawns start to brown, add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of butter to each pan. Stir and cook until nicely browned, then add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
2:
Slice the vegetables and cook in a tablespoon of butter. After a few minutes add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Let the vegetables cook gently until browned and softened.
3:
Meanwhile, cook the 4 cups of rice to your desired consistency. If you have a rice cooker use this as it saves time. When the rice is cooked, heat another pan and add the cooked rice with a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Cook until slightly browned.
4:
To serve, place the rice into a serving bowl. Add the vegetables on top and then slice the chicken and scatter over the vegetables with the prawns.
Tip: Serve with teriyaki sauce for an authentic and easy chicken recipe. Check out our rice cooker reviews.
Chicken Heart Recipe with Liver
The chicken heart is often overlooked as a source of food but it is tasty and nutritious. A rich source of protein and excellent value for money, a chicken heart recipe is a cheap and enjoyable meal that is simple to cook. Following the offal theme, this easy chicken recipe combines chicken livers as well.
Ingredients (serves 4) :
1 1/2 pounds of fresh chicken hearts
1 pound of chicken livers
1 large sliced white onion
2-3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
1/3 cup of cream cheese
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 tablespoon of fresh thyme
1/2 tbsp Hungarian paprika
1/2 tablespoon of smoked paprika
Freshly ground salt and pepper
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
Method :
1:
Wash the chicken hearts and livers and pat dry. Trim the extra fat from the hearts. Cut the liver into similar size pieces to the hearts.
2:
In a large pan or electric wok, heat the oil and butter and fry the onion and garlic gently until softened and browned over a low heat. Add the chicken hearts and cook for 5 minutes. Lower the temperature, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken hearts become tender Add a little water if the pan or wok starts to become a little dry
3:
Stir the cream cheese, herbs, and spices into the chicken hearts. Cook for 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
4:
Put the chicken livers into the pan and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: Try serving with baked potatoes for a delicious and wholesome meal. Click the link to see the electric wok we used to make this easy chicken recipe.
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Longhorn Steakhouse is a hugely popular restaurant chain that serves high quality, fresh meat dishes. Renowned for their juicy steaks and sumptuous side dishes, they also produce a mouthwatering Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe that you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients (serves 4) :
2 large chicken breast fillets
1 cup chicken marinade
1 tablespoon of butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 ounces of grated Fontina cheese
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
1 ounce of grated Gruyere cheese
4 ounces of grated Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of cream
1/2 cup of cheese blend
Method :
1:
Cut the chicken breast fillets in half through the center and place into a glass bowl with marinade. Cover with cling film and leave to stand for 30 minutes minimum in the fridge. The longer you marinade the chicken, the better the flavor.
2:
Heat a large pan or skillet on moderate heat. Add olive oil and chicken breast pieces then cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
3:
In the meantime, grate the cheeses with a cheese grater mix together the grated cheeses (Gruyere, white Cheddar, Parmesan, and Fontina). Heat the cream together and ½ a cup of the cheese mixture in a small pan over a low heat. Put the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and add the melted butter. Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until they are coated with butter.
4:
Place the cooked chicken fillets on a nonstick baking sheet and add about 1 tablespoon of cheese sauce to each chicken breast, then add grated cheese mix, then top with the buttered Bread Crumbs. Do this for each of the chicken breasts. Place the chicken under the grill and for 4 minutes or until the cheese starts to turn golden brown. Serve immediately.
Tip: This Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe goes wonderfully with herby potato wedges or buttery mashed potatoes. Click to see our best cheese grater choices.
Chicken Of the Woods Recipe for Vegetarians.
While this is quite plainly not an easy chicken recipe as it has no actual chicken (or other meat), it is incredibly appetizing and simple to create. Chicken Of The Woods is actually a type of mushroom that has a taste very similar to chicken. They are widely found in supermarket and grocery stores or can even be foraged in forests. This chicken of the woods recipe mixes the delicious mushroom flavor with Italian gnocchi.
Ingredients (serves 6) :
2 pounds of peeled potatoes
7 ounces plain flour
1 beaten egg
Freshly ground salt and pepper
18 ounces chicken of the woods mushrooms
1 ounce dried cep mushrooms
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces of butter
1 chopped red onion
1 glass of white wine
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 ounces freshly grated parmesan
Method :
1:
Steam the potatoes until soft in a food steamer reviewed here and drain thoroughly. Put them back into the pan and stir over a very low heat momentarily to dry.
2:
Mash the potatoes finely and mix with the flour and the beaten egg to form a soft dough. Roll the dough into a long sausage about an inch in diameter and cut into pieces about an inch long. Using a fork, press each piece with the tines of the fork to mark and form the gnocchi. Leave to stand until required
3:
To make the sauce, slice the fresh chicken of the woods mushrooms into thin strips. Soak the ceps for 20 minutes in water. Drain then chop them finely, retaining the water. Heat the olive oil and butter together in a skillet and fry the onion until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook very slowly for 15 minutes to reduce them. Add some of the retained cep water that you used to soak them in plus the wine and simmer for a further 10 minutes. Add some chopped parsley, some salt, and pepper to taste.
4:
Plunge the gnocchi pieces into a deep pan of lightly salted boiling water. They will float to the surface they are ready after a couple of minutes. Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon, and add to the mushroom sauce. Combine well, divide between warm plates, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan to serve.
Tip : You can use any type of edible mushrooms to make this chicken of the woods recipe so experiment and see which you prefer. Our comprehensive Food steamer reviews will help you choose a quality one for this recipe and others.
