Discover 7 Delicious Chicken Dinner Recipes

Chicken is always at the top of the list for home cooks because it can be transformed into various mouthwatering dishes without worrying about being too fatty.

Discover 7 Delicious Chicken Dinner Recipes

Coconut Braised Chicken

Braising chicken may sound unusual to some, but this dish is incredibly aromatic and tempting, typical of Southern Vietnamese cuisine. Freshen up your family meal with this simple yet flavorful coconut braised chicken recipe.

- Free-range chicken meat

- Coconut water

- Finely minced garlic and shallots

- Assorted spices

Preparation:

- First, marinate the chicken with finely minced garlic and shallots, salt, sugar, fish sauce, and pepper for about half an hour.

- After marinating, fry the chicken until golden brown, then add coconut water and simmer the chicken over medium heat until the coconut water evaporates. Turn off the heat, and your flavorful coconut braised chicken is ready to serve.

Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Stir-fry

Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Stir-fry is always a favorite in every household. The sweetness of the chicken, the spicy kick of chili, and the aromatic scent of lemongrass create the irresistible appeal of this dish.

Ingredients:

- Half a chicken

- 4 stalks of lemongrass

- 1 piece of ginger

- 1-2 chili peppers

- Shallots, dried garlic

- Toasted sesame seeds

- Fish sauce, soup powder, seasoning powder, MSG

Preparation:

- Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder.

- Lemongrass, sliced chili, julienne ginger, finely chopped dried shallots.

- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan until hot, then add the chopped dried shallots and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

- Then add the chicken and quickly stir-fry until the meat firms up. Stir-fry over high heat, stirring constantly and cooking quickly.

- Add ginger, lemongrass, and chili to stir-fry together, season with seasoning powder and MSG to taste. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve.

Ginger Braised Chicken

Ginger braised chicken is a delicious rustic dish, where tender chicken pieces absorb the flavors of ginger and spicy chili, creating a wonderfully balanced sweet and savory taste.

- Chicken thighs or wings: 700g

- Ginger: 1 piece

- Salt, sugar, fish sauce, dried shallots, scallions, cooking oil, chili

Instructions:

- Wash the chicken thoroughly with salt, cut into bite-sized pieces, and drain.

- Slice the ginger, smash or thinly slice the shallots, and crush the chili.

- Marinate the chicken with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, sliced ginger and shallots, marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

- After marinating, heat oil in a pan until hot, stir-fry the ginger and shallots until fragrant, then add the chicken and stir-fry until partially cooked. Add a bit of water to cover the surface, along with julienned ginger and crushed chili, simmer over low heat until the chicken absorbs the flavors.

- When the chicken stew thickens and becomes sticky, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, if you prefer spicy, you can add more chili. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate, garnish with scallions and a little more ginger on top. Serve the hot chicken with steamed rice for a delicious and flavorful meal.

Fried Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs with tender meat and crispy skin fried in butter, exuding a fragrant aroma, are incredibly easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.

- Chicken thighs: 4 pieces (To ensure delicious chicken thighs, you need to know how to choose good-quality chicken, free-range chicken will have firmer and tastier meat without excessive fat)

- Tempura flour: 1 packet

- All-purpose flour: 1 pound

- Chicken eggs: 2-3 pieces

- Butter, seasoning powder, fish sauce, MSG, lemongrass, cilantro, chili.

Instructions:

- Wash the chicken thighs, cut them into bite-sized pieces, marinate with a bit of seasoning powder, crushed lemongrass, mix well, and let it marinate for about 20 minutes.

- Crack 2-3 eggs into a bowl, add a bit of fish sauce and seasoning powder, beat until dissolved, then gradually add flour, stirring well to create a slightly thick mixture.

- Place the marinated chicken thighs into the egg and flour mixture bowl, coat the chicken pieces evenly with the flour and egg mixture, then transfer them to a bowl of tempura flour to ensure even coating.

- Heat oil in a pan, once hot, gently place the chicken thighs into the pan, cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through.

- Melt butter, after the chicken thighs are cooked, pour the melted butter over the fried chicken pieces, ensuring even coating with butter, releasing a fragrant and rich aroma.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

Chicken wings fried to crispy perfection combined with sweet and tangy orange glaze will definitely satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients:

- Chicken wings, thoroughly washed

- Freshly squeezed orange juice

- Tapioca flour or wheat flour

- Various spices: minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, white wine, salt, sugar, seasoning powder, pepper, sesame oil, cornstarch, flour, finely chopped scallions

Instructions: 

*Orange Sauce Section

- Wash the oranges, peel them thinly, and squeeze out the orange juice. Mix the orange juice with a pinch of salt, sugar, seasoning powder, sesame oil, white wine, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixture to thicken. Next, heat this mixture over low heat, stirring until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken. Then, turn off the heat.

*Chicken Wing Part

- Chop the chicken wings into long segments along the joints, then marinate them evenly.

- Roll each piece of chicken wing in flour to coat them lightly, then fry them until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

- Use a clean pan, heat a little cooking oil, then sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add orange juice along with a pinch of salt, sugar, seasoning powder, sesame oil, white wine, soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixture to thicken. Add the fried chicken wings to the pan, toss until the chicken absorbs the orange sauce and the sauce thickens. You can garnish with scallions if desired.

Mam Sauce Fried Chicken Wings

Golden-brown Mam sauce fried chicken wings are irresistibly tempting, with the crispy skin absorbing the sweet and savory essence of fish sauce and sugar. The pungent aroma of minced garlic blends perfectly with the chicken wings, making it difficult for anyone to resist this dish.

Ingredients:

- Chicken wings

- Seasonings: sugar, fish sauce, garlic, salt, seasoning powder, pepper, honey, cornstarch or flour

Instructions:

– Rinse the chicken wings thoroughly and chop them into 3 pieces. Marinate with a pinch of salt, seasoning powder, and pepper. Then add cornstarch or flour and mix well for about 10-20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

– Prepare the fish sauce mixture by combining fish sauce, honey, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl. Stir well until everything is dissolved.

– Fry each piece of chicken wings until golden brown, then remove and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

– Heat another pan with oil, then add a tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic, lemongrass, and chili. Sauté until fragrant. Then pour the prepared fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Add all the fried chicken wings into the pan, stir well to evenly coat the wings with the sauce, then turn off the heat.

Coca-Cola Fried Chicken Wings

The mild sweetness of Coca-Cola blends perfectly with the richly marinated chicken wings, making it delicious whether paired with rice or enjoyed as a snack.

Ingredients: chicken wings, Coca-Cola, onions, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, salt, seasoning powder, sesame oil

Instructions: 

– Clean the chicken wings and use a knife to make slits along the length for better flavor absorption.

– Marinate the chicken wings with salt, cooking wine, and julienned ginger for about 10 minutes.

– Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken wings and fry until both sides turn golden brown. Pour Coca-Cola into the pan and reduce the heat. After 8-10 minutes, increase the heat to thicken the sauce. Add sesame oil to enhance the color of the sauce, fry for a while longer, then turn off the heat.

Recipe from Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour