{"id":137065,"date":"2015-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-05-01T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T13:37:38","slug":"chicken-recipes-to-liven-up-your-dinner-menu","status":"publish","type":"notebook","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/notebook\/read\/137065\/chicken-recipes-to-liven-up-your-dinner-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Recipes to Liven up Your Dinner Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently chicken was on sale at the grocery store so I stocked up. Each time I open my freezer, though, I realize I may have gone a bit overboard. <\/p>\n<p>I need to clear some space, so we&#8217;re having chicken this week in my house. But I&#8217;m not worried about everyone getting bored, because there are so many delicious <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/search\/recipes?k=chicken\">chicken recipes<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>I love chicken salad and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/savadas\">Stacey Vadas&#8217;<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/fabulous-chicken-salad.html\">Fabulous Chicken Salad<\/a><\/strong>. &#8220;Over the years, and with my children and husband as my taste-testers, I have come up with this recipe which has a secret ingredient that adds a great taste,&#8221; teases Stacey. <\/p>\n<p>The grapes and apple add sweetness and crunch. The addition of coleslaw helps make it extra creamy. And that secret spice&#8230; it definitely adds to the flavor! Pick up a few croissants, or your favorite bread, and make up a few sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/laurenboyd2113\">Lauren Mitchell&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/grilled-chicken-sandwiches-w-cilantro-lime-mayo.html\">Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Mayo<\/a><\/strong> is downright scrumptious. &#8220;This was a spur of the moment idea that turned out great, super fast and healthy,&#8221; shares Lauren. <\/p>\n<p>The combo of grilled chicken, lime and taco seasoning is terrific. It will definitely be a regular on my summer menu &#8211; and I&#8217;d recommend it to yours too.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every one in my family loves this dish,&#8221; says <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/Funchal25\">Melinda Lourenco<\/a><\/strong>. &#8220;It&#8217;s simple and saves on ordering Chinese take-out.&#8221; The flavors in the marinade make this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/asian\/asian-marinated-chicken-breast.html\">Asian Marinated Chicken Breast<\/a><\/strong> super yummy. Add some rice and you&#8217;ve got tasty take-in chicken. I guarantee this chicken will be requested often.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I created these <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/homade-chicken-hot-pockets.html\">Homemade Chicken Hot Pockets<\/a><\/strong> out of necessity for something different and something easy to eat at work,&#8221; explains <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/Davethechef\">David Henson<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>These are super easy and tasty. I&#8217;m never going to grab a box from the frozen food aisle again. The best part is you can experiment with your favorite fillings. Great for lunch, snack or a light dinner, kids and adults will not be able to get enough of these!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/habsgirllv\">Luci Vieira&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-pineapple-kabobs-2.html\">Chicken Pineapple Kabobs<\/a><\/strong> is an easy recipe you can fix ahead of time. 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All you need to add is a simple salad and dinner is served.<\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t talk about chicken and not mention fried chicken. In the south, it&#8217;s a summer staple and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/me\/grannyginger\">Virginia Dean&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/southern-fried-chicken-4.html\">Southern Fried Chicken<\/a><\/strong> recipe will make you look like you&#8217;re kin to the Colonel! <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everyone who has ever tried my chicken really loves it, and wants to know how I get it so crispy,&#8221; says Virginia. I love the buttermilk soak combined with the self-rising flour&#8230; super crunchy and moist.<\/p>\n<p>Grilled, baked, or fried, I&#8217;m a fan of chicken. It&#8217;s versatile and can be turned into a delicious meal. Do you have a chicken recipes your family enjoys?  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