15 Tasty Chicken Dinners for Every Occasion
Modified: 03/24/2025
Whether it's a busy weekday, a cozy family gathering, or a joyous party time, chicken always makes an excellent centerpiece. These 15 delicious chicken dinners, encompassing diverse cooking methods, meet the needs of different occasions and unlock the new charm of chicken for you.
Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms is fragrant, fresh, smooth, and tender. The rich flavor of shiitake mushrooms and the deliciousness of chicken blend perfectly. Steaming preserves the original flavor of the ingredients, making it less oily and healthy.
As a dinner choice, its high-protein and low-fat characteristics not only meet nutritional needs but also avoid the digestive burden at night. Paired with rice or seasonal vegetables, it is simple yet sumptuous, warming both the stomach and the heart.
As a dinner choice, its high-protein and low-fat characteristics not only meet nutritional needs but also avoid the digestive burden at night. Paired with rice or seasonal vegetables, it is simple yet sumptuous, warming both the stomach and the heart.
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EASY11 INGREDIENTS7STEP50 MIN·
Posted: 02/21/2025
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Braised Chicken with Potatoes
The chicken is simmered until tender and savory in the rich sauce, and the potatoes absorb the aroma of the meat, becoming soft and powdery. The cooking method is not complicated, and even kitchen novices can handle it easily.
After a busy day, when the family gathers around to enjoy this delicious and visually appealing dish, it adds warmth and satisfaction to the dinner time.
After a busy day, when the family gathers around to enjoy this delicious and visually appealing dish, it adds warmth and satisfaction to the dinner time.
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EASY18 INGREDIENTS14STEP40 MIN·
Posted: 02/14/2025
The chicken is tender, smooth, and retains its original flavor, paired with ginger and scallion oil that is fragrant but not greasy. Eating it for dinner is easy to digest. With high protein and low fat, it is suitable for those who are into fitness or prefer a light diet. Paired with seasonal vegetables, it provides a balanced nutrition.
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EASY6 INGREDIENTS8STEP40 MIN·
Posted: 01/11/2025
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Chicken Curry Recipe
When the rich, spicy, and fragrant curry meets the tender and juicy chicken, a wonderful journey on the tip of the tongue begins. The golden curry sauce tightly coats the chicken, and the aroma of spices instantly stimulates the appetite.
It's easy to operate, and even beginners can handle it with ease. At dinner time, a steaming bowl of Chicken Curry brings warmth and deliciousness to family members, allowing them to enjoy a comfortable dining moment.
It's easy to operate, and even beginners can handle it with ease. At dinner time, a steaming bowl of Chicken Curry brings warmth and deliciousness to family members, allowing them to enjoy a comfortable dining moment.
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EASY12 INGREDIENTS7STEP1 HR 30 MIN·
Posted: 12/31/2024
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Pineapple Chicken
The sweet and sour pineapple neutralizes the greasiness of the chicken, and the fresh fruit aroma relieves greasiness. It is an excellent choice for a light dinner. Rich in vitamin C, the cooking difficulty is not high, and it can be completed in just a few simple steps.
At dinner time, this Pineapple Chicken full of tropical flavors injects vitality into the dinner table, immersing the whole family in a pleasant dining atmosphere.
At dinner time, this Pineapple Chicken full of tropical flavors injects vitality into the dinner table, immersing the whole family in a pleasant dining atmosphere.
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EASY11 INGREDIENTS7STEP45 MIN·
Posted: 12/25/2024
The golden crispy skin is infused with the scent of lemon, making it crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without being greasy. It adds color to a small dinner gathering. The air fryer version reduces oil even more. Paired with a salad, it achieves a balance between taste and health.
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EASY13 INGREDIENTS6STEP55 MIN·
Posted: 11/17/2024
Slow-cooked with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, it nourishes qi and blood, and the soup has a clear and nourishing color. It is an excellent tonic for dinner, especially suitable for female conditioning or post-illness recovery. It is a healthy choice suitable for all seasons.
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EASY6 INGREDIENTS6STEP2 HR 30 MIN·
Posted: 10/31/2024
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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
With Sichuan-style spiciness, the diced chicken is smooth and tender, and the peanuts are crispy. It's a great dish for dinner to go with rice. The spiciness stimulates the appetite, and paired with vegetables, it provides comprehensive nutrition, making it suitable for a fast-paced family meal.
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EASY14 INGREDIENTS7STEP45 MIN·
Posted: 10/28/2024
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Braised Chicken Pieces
The sauce aroma is rich, and the meat is tender and savory. It is a classic and substantial dish for dinner. Paired with rice, it is extremely satisfying, suitable for the whole family to share. The sauce is even more flavorful when mixed with noodles.
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EASY10 INGREDIENTS7STEP1 HR 15 MIN·
Posted: 12/05/2024
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer
There is no need for complicated frying. The air fryer can easily make delicious chicken nuggets. The crispy outer layer and tender inner layer make a "crunch" sound when bitten, and the tender and juicy chicken bursts in the mouth instantly.
It's simple to make with just one key operation, and it can also reduce oil intake. During a busy dinner time, the quickly made chicken nuggets from the air fryer are the kids' favorite and the best choice for the whole family to share the joy.
It's simple to make with just one key operation, and it can also reduce oil intake. During a busy dinner time, the quickly made chicken nuggets from the air fryer are the kids' favorite and the best choice for the whole family to share the joy.
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MEDIUM10 INGREDIENTS5STEP1 HR 30 MIN·
Posted: 11/22/2024
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Dongan Chicken Recipe
Dongan Chicken, this classic dish carrying the profound heritage of Hunan cuisine, is sour, spicy, salty, and fragrant, with a rich and varied taste.
The chicken is tender and firm. Through skillful cooking, the sour aroma first hits the taste buds, and then the spiciness slowly spreads, making people unable to stop eating.
Although making it requires some skills, the rewards are worth it. Presenting Dongan Chicken at dinner adds a spicy touch to the dinner table, allowing family members to enjoy the Hunan flavor on the tip of the tongue.
The chicken is tender and firm. Through skillful cooking, the sour aroma first hits the taste buds, and then the spiciness slowly spreads, making people unable to stop eating.
Although making it requires some skills, the rewards are worth it. Presenting Dongan Chicken at dinner adds a spicy touch to the dinner table, allowing family members to enjoy the Hunan flavor on the tip of the tongue.
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EASY12 INGREDIENTS7STEP50 MIN·
Posted: 10/25/2024
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Chicken Hot Pot Recipe
Chicken Hot Pot is a focal point of fun on the dinner table.
With tender chicken as the base, paired with a wide variety of vegetables, mushrooms, and slippery vermicelli, the ingredients roll in the rich and flavorful soup base.
The family gathers around, cooking and eating at the same time. In the steaming heat, not only is the stomach warmed, but also the distance between each other is shortened, and everyone enjoys a warm and happy dinner time.
With tender chicken as the base, paired with a wide variety of vegetables, mushrooms, and slippery vermicelli, the ingredients roll in the rich and flavorful soup base.
The family gathers around, cooking and eating at the same time. In the steaming heat, not only is the stomach warmed, but also the distance between each other is shortened, and everyone enjoys a warm and happy dinner time.
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EASY12 INGREDIENTS7STEP55 MIN·
Posted: 11/07/2024
Sichuan Bobo Chicken is undoubtedly a delicious treasure for dinner.
A variety of meat and vegetable ingredients, such as tender chicken, crispy lotus root slices, chewy meatballs, etc., are carefully skewered on bamboo sticks and immersed in a secret sauce that is spicy, savory, and rich in layers.
There is no need for complicated cooking, and it can be eaten as soon as the meal starts. The family gathers around, casually selecting their favorite skewers, and experiencing the strong Sichuan flavor on the tip of the tongue, adding a unique kind of fun and spicy charm to the dinner time.
A variety of meat and vegetable ingredients, such as tender chicken, crispy lotus root slices, chewy meatballs, etc., are carefully skewered on bamboo sticks and immersed in a secret sauce that is spicy, savory, and rich in layers.
There is no need for complicated cooking, and it can be eaten as soon as the meal starts. The family gathers around, casually selecting their favorite skewers, and experiencing the strong Sichuan flavor on the tip of the tongue, adding a unique kind of fun and spicy charm to the dinner time.
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EASY10 INGREDIENTS7STEP40 MIN·
Posted: 10/30/2024
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Guangzhou Wenchang Chicke
Guangzhou Wenchang Chicken, a classic signature dish of Cantonese cuisine, is an exquisite choice for the dinner table.
Selected high-quality Wenchang chicken is cooked in a unique way, with smooth skin and tender meat, and a shiny color.
Paired with chicken liver and ham, and flavored with delicious thick soup, the taste is distinct and layered.
Without complicated operations, the authentic Cantonese flavor can be presented to family members, adding an elegant touch to the dinner and allowing them to enjoy the Lingnan flavor on the tip of the tongue.
Selected high-quality Wenchang chicken is cooked in a unique way, with smooth skin and tender meat, and a shiny color.
Paired with chicken liver and ham, and flavored with delicious thick soup, the taste is distinct and layered.
Without complicated operations, the authentic Cantonese flavor can be presented to family members, adding an elegant touch to the dinner and allowing them to enjoy the Lingnan flavor on the tip of the tongue.
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EASY10 INGREDIENTS7STEP1 HR 20 MIN·
Posted: 12/26/2024
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How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Salad
Air Fryer Chicken Salad is an excellent choice for a fast-paced dinner.
The air fryer quickly bakes the chicken until the outer skin is golden and the inside is tender and smooth. Paired with colorful lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, added with nuts and shredded cheese, and drizzled with a fresh salad dressing.
In just a few simple steps, a nutritious, fresh, and delicious salad is completed, easily meeting both taste and health needs and injecting vitality into the dinner.
The air fryer quickly bakes the chicken until the outer skin is golden and the inside is tender and smooth. Paired with colorful lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, added with nuts and shredded cheese, and drizzled with a fresh salad dressing.
In just a few simple steps, a nutritious, fresh, and delicious salad is completed, easily meeting both taste and health needs and injecting vitality into the dinner.
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EASY8 INGREDIENTS5STEP40 MIN·
Posted: 02/24/2025
