We’ve rounded up our 15+ best chicken dinner recipe ideas for dinner, all of which are super easy to make and best for weekly meal prep!
Choose from recipes for baked chicken, sweet and sour chicken, Szechuan chicken, southwest chicken salad, orange chicken, quick boneless chicken recipes, and more! (cover photo: General Tso’s chicken).
Let’s dive in!
Quick Chicken Recipes For Dinner
Chicken Tikka Masala
Try our mouthwatering chicken tikka recipe – marinated to perfection, grilled for smoky flavor. A taste of India in every bite!
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is one of the best easy one-pan meals that are on the dinner table in
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso chicken is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory sauce with crispy chicken bites!
If you are a die-hard fan of Teriyaki chicken, you must try this dish!
Do you know what’s the best part about this easy takeout dish? Everything comes in under 20 minutes and to make it healthier you can even bake the chicken instead of deep frying them.
Southwest Chicken Salad
This southwest chicken salad recipe proves that salad definitely does not have to be bland and boring!
It’s jam-packed with chopped veggies like lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion; corn, black beans, and shredded southwest chicken breast with chili lime dressing.
You can also add this chicken salad recipe to your weekly meal prep list.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Need to serve dinner in under 30 minutes? Dont worry, this sweet and sour chicken is the only recipe you need.
It is an easy, delicious chicken dinner made with crispy fried chicken bites coated in a sweet and sour sauce and mixed with onions and colorful bell peppers.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Are you craving some baked chicken wings? These crispy chicken wings will probably be the easiest and
Szechuan Chicken Recipe
Szechuan chicken that’s so incredibly good it tastes like a takeout dish that came straight out of a restaurant.
It’s a spicy stir fry chicken dish made with crispy chicken and lots of veggies, all tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce.
The sauce is so so good, that you’ll want to make some extra sauce, just trust me on this!
Panda Express Orange Chicken (Copycat)
I can’t have a list of chicken dinner ideas and not have my favorite orange chicken in it!
You don’t need to be an expert in the kitchen to make this copycat chicken recipe.
Serve it with rice, steamed veggies, or noodles and you’ve got a perfect weeknight dinner!
Teriyaki Chicken
I think teriyaki chicken is one of the most well-loved Chinese takeouts around. It’s bright, jam-packed with flavors, and just what you need for a scrumptious dinner.
It’s an easy way to enjoy restaurant favorites at home which is less expensive than takeout!
Serve the chicken over jasmine rice with shredded cucumbers, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. YUM!!
Chicken Alfredo
This recipe is healthy, gluten-free and a breeze to whip up.
A perfect one-pot lunch or dinner recipe, crispy golden chicken is nicely mixed with super creamy parmesan alfredo sauce
What not to love about that!?
This creamy chicken dish can be served on its own, but you can also pair it with cilantro coleslaw, tossed salad, or with garlic bread.
Chicken Fajitas
Make restaurant-style chicken fajitas at home! Serve on warm tortillas with guacamole, cheese, and salsa. Perfect for parties & events!
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken—a quick, zesty, and versatile recipe that’s a crowd-pleaser every time, bringing a burst of flavor to your table!
