10 Chicken Dinners That Are Better Than Takeout

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When in doubt, go for chicken! Chicken-based recipes are something that every cuisine in the world offers – in its own signature style. These special recipes are usually thought to be incredibly tricky to make and master, which used to bum me out until I figured out how to make them with minimal effort in the comfort of my kitchen. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to the home-cooked chicken dinners that taste ever so much better than takeout and are way healthier as well.

Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Sometimes, all you need is some good old spicy Indian food to make your day better. Well, you don’t need to order takeout for this anymore. Just fire up your grill to make these delicious, marinated chicken pieces and serve them over a bed of rice for a vibrant, flavorful dinner that smells as good as it tastes. Full Recipe: Tandoor Chicken Skewers

Chicken Teriyaki Burger

Who doesn’t love a good burger? The 9-year-old kid in me starts jumping with delight whenever I decide to have burgers for dinner. The pineapple teriyaki sauce coated over the chicken patties gives it a signature sweet and sour flavor, and the juicy pineapple slices make the burgers ever so much juicier and flavorful. Full Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Burger

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Nothing says takeout quite like fried rice. And nothing adds the sweet’n’sour texture to fried rice quite like pineapple teriyaki sauce. Honestly, with a jar of pineapple teriyaki sauce, summer veggies, and chicken bites, you can have a healthy takeout-style dinner every day. Full Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Thai Red Curry

Red curry spices can transform a simple chicken recipe into an exotic, flavor-packed Thai specialty. This red curry recipe brings the spicy Asian flavor, combined with fresh herby goodness and wholesome curry texture to your dinner table – infinitely better than any takeout. Full Recipe: Thai Red Curry

Boursin Chicken

Whenever I see Herb and Garlic Boursin cheese sitting in my local supermarket, my next stop is to get some chicken breast pieces so I can bake some Boursin chicken for dinner. Yes! It only requires 2 ingredients and delivers a restaurant-quality dinner. Talk about maximum flavor with minimal effort! Full Recipe: Boursin Chicken

Singapore Curry Noodles

Craving stir fry but avoiding takeout? These Singapore curry noodles will be your instant best friend in this case. These rice noodles flavored with soy sauce and curry powder will give the best takeouts in the city a run for their money. The chicken bites added to it make this a perfectly balanced and healthy meal. Full Recipe: Singapore Curry Noodles

Zaatar Chicken

Crispy chicken, but with a twist! We all love some crispy fried chicken buckets every once in a while. Well, what if I tell you that they are just as easy to make at home and ever so much healthier and tastier? All you need is some breadcrumbs seasoned with za’atar and some chicken breast pieces. The best part? This recipe requires baking, not frying. So you don’t need to keep an eye on the stove at all times. Full Recipe: Zaatar Chicken

Chicken Satay Rice Bowl

This spicy and nutty chicken rice bowl recipe is my go-to dinner when the days are long and exhausting. It brings the classic Indonesian flavors and textures right to my dinner table in less than 15 minutes. Full Recipe: Chicken Satay Rice Bowl

Mandarin Chicken Salad

Juicy, flavorful chicken tossed with fresh, seasonal veggies and crunchy leafy greens – a salad-lover’s dream come true. Every Chinese-inspired restaurant has this salad on its menu, but you don’t need a restaurant anymore. With an orange ginger dressing, chicken, and fresh veggies, you can make this right at home for a light, healthy dinner. Full Recipe: Mandarin Chicken Salad

Greek Chicken Salad

So many flavors and textures, you’d think this salad was ordered from a five-star restaurant. Let me tell you that you can make this from scratch at home without even breaking a sweat. The star of this recipe is the marinated chicken that is added in chunks. Full Recipe: Greek Chicken Salad