Cooking and eating boneless chicken is a hassle-free task. You don’t have to worry about discarding bones and making sure that the dish is presented well. From being a rich source of protein to comprising essential nutrients, boneless chicken recipes are perfect for lip-smacking meals over the weekend.
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Chicken breasts and wings are easy to work with. You can season with minimum spices and still make a drool-worthy meal for a gathering. If you are looking to prepare chicken at home in the upcoming weekend, below mentioned are quick ideas you can consider.
Spicy Chicken Tacos
Nothing screams fun than spicy chicken tacos over the weekend. Let your friends know you are making these, and you will have self-invited guests at your home. Take boneless chicken thighs and toss them with taco seasoning, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and salsa. Add this flavourful mix to tacos and serve with cocktails or mocktails while binge-watching your favourite series or movies.
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Prepare ranch dressing and buffalo sauce at home. If you have these in your pantry, it will take you not more than 30 minutes to prepare a comforting meal that will put you in a food coma instantly. First, cook boneless chicken breasts. Shred the meat and toss it in the mixture of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Layer the saucy meat with tomatoes and lettuce on a tortilla wrap, roast it on a tawa, and serve with beer or a cocktail.
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Garlic Chicken Bites
If you have boneless chicken breasts, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, garlic, coriander, and seasoning in your refrigerator and pantry, you are sorted for the weekend. Cut bite-sized pieces of the meat, season it, grease with garlic, butter, and parsley mix, and toss in the oven. Cook until the skin turns golden brown. Grease the meat again with butter mix and serve along with vegetable sticks, delicious dips, and drinks.
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Chicken Stir-Fry
Take boneless chicken thighs, and cook them in sesame oil. It will add a nutty flavour and enrich the taste of the meat. Once the meat is cooked, keep it aside, and prepare a delicious sauce of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. You can toss in more vegetables to amplify the nutrition quotient. Toss chicken thighs in the gravy and serve the dish with cocktails or drinks.
Chicken Pasta
Boneless chicken breasts are the best choice for adding to the pasta recipe. Cook the meat in a pan with salt and pepper seasoning until it’s golden brown. In another pan, prepare Alfredo sauce using garlic, butter, parmesan, and heavy cream. Add al dente pasta and shredded chicken to this sauce. Toss the ingredients, serve on a plate, garnish with fresh herbs, and sprinkle parmesan on the top.
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Chicken Masala
Cook chicken breasts in the oil but not without salt and pepper. In another pan, saute garlic and mushroom, and pour cream and wine of your choice. Cook the ingredients until you have a creamy consistency of the sauce and mushrooms cooked through. Add cooked chicken breasts to the pan. Serve chicken masala this dish along with pasta, wine, and mashed potatoes.
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
Marinate chicken breasts in a lip-smacking solution of lemon juice, butter, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Top it with salt and pepper and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Either use a pan or grill or cook the meat until it has a nice brown hue and charred texture. It is a perfect companion with roasted vegetables and salad for an alone bingeing session.
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