Get even more inspiration for dinner with 30+ Slow Cooker Recipes and 30+ Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas. Winner winner chicken dinner! Here at The Recipe Rebel, we definitely don’t shy away from poultry. Chicken is one of the easiest proteins to cook no matter which cut you use. Toss it in the Crockpot, Instant Pot, bake it in a casserole… It’s so versatile and always encourages creativity. You can make it Italian, Chinese, or go all-American by deep frying it. When you’re working with chicken, the options are limitless! That’s why I wanted to compile this list of some of my favorite chicken dinner ideas to help get you out of your repetitive dinner funk. Add any of these to your weeknight routine and enjoy!
Tips for Using Frozen Chicken
As a good rule of thumb to follow, it’s typically best to let your chicken slowly thaw in the fridge for a few hours prior to using. I like to take mine out the night before so that I am not rushed. If you need to thaw some chicken in a hurry, the best and safest way to do that is to place it in a zip top bag and place in a bowl or sink full of cool water, changing the water every 30 minutes.
What’s the best cut of chicken to use?
That’s entirely up to you! Boneless, skinless chick breasts are popular here because they’re easy to cook and have a milder flavor. Chicken thighs are dark meat and can have skin and bones, or be boneless and skinless. There are also chicken wings, legs, and I’ve even included a recipe below for cooking a whole chicken. Ground chicken is great for meatballs, burgers and swapping for ground beef in a multitude of recipes. No matter which cut of chicken is your favorite, it’s all pretty great. Chicken is considered to be one of the healthier proteins that’s incredibly versatile and budget friendly.
Chicken Dinner Ideas
