Ready for a new weeknight dinner? These chicken dinner ideas will inspire you to spice up your weekly rotation. I always stock our fridge with chicken because it’s so versatile, high in protein, and easy to transform into a delicious meal. Find more healthy dinner ideas here.
Easy & High-Protein Chicken Dinner Ideas
A few things I always take into consideration before creating a new recipe: 1. how long it will take, 2. how much protein it will have, and 3. making sure the flavors deliver.
As you scroll through these recipes you’ll notice an abundance of sauces, marinades, herbs, and sides paired with the chicken. Chicken is an incredible base of a meal, but I find it usually does best with a little help from a flavor-packed marinade or sauce. Enjoy!
Shawarma Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce
These shawarma chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor thanks to a simple yogurt marinade loaded with warm spices, garlic, and lemon. Grilled to perfection alongside a trio of colorful bell peppers and drizzled with the most insane creamy, charred scallion sauce you’ll want to put on everything, this one’s a summer meal to impress.
High-Protein Chicken Pesto Parmesan Meatball Subs
These Chicken Pesto Parmesan Meatball Subs are one of my favorite weeknight dinners — high in protein, full of flavor, and surprisingly easy to throw together.
Honey Garlic Chicken with Glass Noodles
If you’re searching for a healthy, gluten-free dinner that’s quick, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Honey Garlic Chicken with Glass Noodles is about to be your new go-to. It was quite literally an immediate favorite in our house—I made it 3 times the week after I first tested the recipe.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
I know salads don’t always sound exciting, and I’m obviously biased, but this Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is by far superior. It’s easy to throw together, high in protein and flavor, and just an overall winner. My stomach is growling just thinking about it. One of my all-time favorite chicken dinner ideas.
15-Minute Crispy Chicken
The easiest, crispiest and most delicious chicken you’ll ever make. No joke – but you’ll have to try it for yourself! You’ll fight your family for the leftovers… enjoy!
Smokey Garlic Ginger Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus
Looking for a mouthwatering, easy-to-make dinner that’s packed with flavor? Try these Smokey Garlic Ginger Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus. It’s the perfect combination of savory, smokey, and slightly spicy, and I guarantee one of my best recipes yet!
