Chicken

Alright, so this Black Pepper Chicken with Sticky Sauce is basically my special weapon when the week gets bonkers (which, let's be honest, is most weeks). The first time I tried making it, I was mostly just trying to use up a mountain of bell peppers; now it's a full-on family favorite. Not to brag, …

Catching Up Over Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps You know, I first made these Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps on a random Tuesday night years ago when I realized—whoops—I had way too much leftover chicken and not enough patience for a fancy dinner. It was one of those evenings where you’re hungry, everyone’s cranky, but then you …

So, You Want Chicken Fried Rice Like the Restaurants, Eh? I remember the first time I tried to make chicken fried rice at home. I thought, how hard could it be? Turns out, my rice was mushy, the chicken chewier than gum, and my smoke alarm got a good workout (my dog still is suspicious …

So, This Creamy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole Is a Weeknight Lifesaver Okay, so imagine this: it's Tuesday, everyone's hungry, and—let's be honest—the fridge is looking a bit tragic. That's almost always when I pull out this Creamy Ranch Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe. I first made it on a whim after a long, rainy …

So, Let Me Tell You About This Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Copycat You know how there are some recipes that just hit different? Well, this Texas Roadhouse Butter Chicken Copycat is one of those for me. The first time I made it, I was trying to impress my cousin from Dallas (she's a tough critic, …

Let Me Tell You About These Pita Pizzas… Okay, so picture this: It’s a Tuesday night, my kid’s got soccer, I’ve got laundry, and, true story, the dog just ate my shopping list. I needed dinner fast, but I didn’t want to just throw cereal at everyone (again). That’s when these Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pita …

So, About This Casserole—Let Me Tell You Alright, friend, let me paint the picture: it’s raining, the dog’s sulking because he got wet, and everyone is looking at me like what’s for dinner? You know those days? That’s the kind of evening when I always seem to end up making this Chicken and Stuffing Casserole …

Let's Talk Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (with Ranch!) Alright, so you know how sometimes you just want something cheesy, garlicky, and a little bit messy? That's basically my whole philosophy in the kitchen, if I'm honest. The first time I tried making these Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps with Ranch Sauce, it was a Wednesday (I …

So, Let Me Tell You How This Meatloaf Happened Okay, picture this: it's midweek, I've got one measly package of ground chicken in the fridge, and somehow my family is expecting dinner (again!). I remembered this recipe from my cousin’s birthday—where, honestly, the garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf totally stole the show, even from the cake. …

Let's Talk About My Slight Obsession With This Chicken I have to admit, the first time I tried Longhorn Steakhouse’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken, I had one of those moments: you know, when you take a bite and think, “Wait, why haven’t I been making this at home already?” Well, I set out to fix that. …

Just Chatting: Why Grilled Chicken Skewers? So, picture this—it’s a sticky-hot July evening, I’m flapping a tea towel at a couple of persistent flies, and my family is already circling the grill like hungry seagulls. Grilled chicken skewers have sort of become my signature summer dinner, mostly because they’re dead easy and make me look …

Let Me Tell You About This Cajun Roasted Chicken (And Why My Kitchen Smells So Good Right Now) You ever get that craving for something cozy, spicy, and a little bit messy but in the best possible way? Cajun Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Onions is my happy place. Actually, the first time I made …

So the First Time I Tried This Recipe... You know how some recipes feel like a rite of passage? Well, this KFC Copycat Chicken with 11 Herb Seasoning is that for me—mostly because my first go was, um, crispy in ways I didn't exactly mean. (Let’s just say the smoke alarm had opinions.) But I …

Okay, Let's Talk About These Chicken Strips So last Saturday, when my nephew Jack decided to organize a “sports day” (which, for him, really meant eating and then maybe kicking a ball once), I made these Fried Chicken Strips with Buttermilk and Paprika. I swear, every time I make them, half the batch disappears before …

So, About These Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas... You know how some dishes just stick with you? Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce is that dish for me—it's what I whip up when I want to impress, or at least make everyone at the table stop talking for a minute (because their mouths are full, obviously). The …

Let Me Tell You About This Green Chili Chicken Bake You know that feeling when you’re finally home after a nutty-long day and you just need something cozy for dinner? That’s the vibe of this Green Chili Chicken Bake with Creamy Sauce. I started making it one rainy Tuesday years ago, when I’d run out …

Let Me Tell You About These Taquitos (Pull Up a Chair) Okay, so you know when you get that craving for something crispy, savory, and honestly just fun to eat? That's taquitos for me. There's this one time I tried to impress my in-laws and totally overstuffed them—taquitos, not the in-laws. The cheese ran everywhere, …

Catching Up Over Chicken Parmesan (Plus, Why Crispy Cheese is Always a Good Idea) Alright, let me just say—if you’re looking for one of those picture-perfect, restaurant-style Chicken Parmesan recipes, well, you’re almost in the right place. Except, mine is the one I actually make at home, sometimes with a glass of red in hand, …

Let Me Tell You About This Shawarma Chicken (And That One Time I Burnt It) So, let me just say—I've been obsessed with shawarma chicken ever since my roommate in uni introduced me to the real deal from this tiny Lebanese takeaway near campus. We used to split a big plate after late classes; it …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Tacos... Alright, so, picture this: it's one of those days where my brain is juggling about twelve things (and dropping at least half), and I need dinner to basically cook itself. Enter: Crock Pot Chicken Tacos with Juicy Seasoned Filling. This recipe is like a culinary safety net …

Why I Keep Coming Back to This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Alright, so you know those evenings where the clock’s somehow whispering “dinnertime soon!” and you’re staring into the fridge hoping that, magically, dinner will assemble itself? Yeah, that was me last Tuesday. And probably the Tuesday before. That’s actually how I started making this …

So This Chicken Bowl with Rice and Ranch Drizzle—Here's the Story Okay, so let me set the scene for you: It’s Tuesday, I’ve managed to burn the toast again (how does this keep happening?), and my brain is basically a jumble sale. My daughter strolls in, pokes her head in the fridge, gives me that …

Let Me Tell You About These Chicken Nuggets… So, picture this: it’s a Monday, you’re staring into the fridge, and the only thing your toddler wants to eat is something that looks like it came from a drive-thru. Been there? Oh, me too. That’s basically how I landed on this recipe for healthy baked chicken …

Let Me Tell You About These Guilt-Free Chicken Tenders Okay, so picture this: it’s a Wednesday night, everyone’s starving (and I mean starving—my youngest was this close to eating cereal for dinner). I stare into my fridge, and there they are: chicken tenders just waiting to be transformed. But honestly, who wants the mess of …

Alright, So Greek Chicken Bowls Saved My Lunches I have to start by admitting something: I am not a morning person. So, the idea of prepping lunches for a whole week always sounded a bit like a fairy tale to me. But a few months ago, I tried these Greek Chicken Meal Prep Bowls out …

Let Me Tell You About This Fajita Bake (aka My Secret Weapon) So, you know those days when you open the fridge and it's like a half-eaten yogurt, a limp bell pepper, and a prayer? That was basically the origin of this Clean Chicken Fajita Bake. I threw it together one night when my oldest …

So Here's the Story Behind This Chicken Coconut Curry Okay, picture this: it's a Tuesday night, the kind where the kids are fussing, the dog is barking like he's seen a ghost (again), and I realize, oh joy, I forgot to start dinner. Out comes this dairy-free chicken coconut curry, which, let me tell you, …

Okay, Let’s Be Honest: Life Gets Wild Sometimes So, I’m just going to say it: slow cooker honey garlic chicken has saved my behind more times than I’d like to admit. Last Tuesday, I was running around like a headless chook—kids at soccer, emails pinging, forgot to thaw anything for dinner (again). Then, boom! Remembered …

The Bento Box That Actually Gets Eaten Alright, so let me tell you a little secret: I never actually planned on becoming the "bento box parent." I used to think those lunchboxes were just for Pinterest-perfect parents with dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters and way too much free time. But then one morning, out of sheer desperation …

Let Me Tell You—These Burrito Bowls Saved My Sanity Okay, so I have to admit: there was a time when I genuinely believed meal prep was just a Pinterest myth. Like, who really has the time, right? But then came soccer practice, spilled milk (literally and metaphorically), and the realization that dinner can't be peanut …

Before We Start: Why These Wings Are My Game Day Ride-or-Die Okay, so every time the playoffs roll around, I swear I’m not gonna stress about snacks—and then, without fail, I’m elbow-deep in wings by halftime. It’s kind of a tradition now (and not just for me; my neighbor once tried to crash the party …

Let Me Tell You About This Salad (and That One Time...) So here's the deal: Mediterranean Chicken and Avocado Salad is my "I can't handle another boring lunch" savior. I actually stumbled onto this after a disastrous attempt at meal prepping for the week—let's just say, soggy lettuce haunts my dreams. But then, voila—this salad …

Hey friend, let me tell you about these sliders So BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders – there’s a story. The first time I made these, I was in a rush because my cousin called at the last minute to say she was coming over (with her famously picky kids). I panicked, then remembered I had some …

So, Let’s Talk About These Kabobs... Imagine it’s a perfect sunny day, you’re in the backyard, and the grill is hissing away—smells like summer, right? That’s exactly what I think of every time I make these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple. Actually, the first time I whipped these up was for a last-minute neighborhood BBQ …

Let's Chat: My Go-To Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers Alright, so you know those recipes you make on a whim that somehow become your whole personality for a summer? For me, it's these grilled lemon herb chicken skewers with yogurt dip. I still remember the first time I tried to grill chicken—let's just say the …

Let's Talk About Chicken Drumsticks (And Why I Keep Making This Recipe) Alright, so chicken drumsticks. If I had a dollar for every time I've made this, I could probably afford a fancy Dutch oven (still dreaming). My kids call them "drumsticks of happiness"—not an exaggeration, they literally chant it when they see them in …

Oh, Harissa Honey Chicken—You Beautiful Mess I have to tell you, this Harissa Honey Chicken isn’t just food for me—it’s more like a mini-vacation on a plate. The first time I made it, I accidentally doubled the harissa (don’t do that unless you really want to sweat), and my partner said it tasted like "a …

Let's Talk Grilled Pesto Pizza (and Why I Keep Making It) Okay, confession time: I started making this grilled pesto pizza with chicken & mozzarella on a total whim after a failed BBQ chicken pizza night, and now I can't seem to stop. There’s something about the whole process—maybe it’s the excuse to eat outdoors, …

Buckle Up for One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Alright mate, let me just say—this One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a bit of a lifesaver in my house. I still remember the first time I threw this together, half because I was desperate to use up some leftover BBQ sauce and half because …

How Chicken Fajita Casserole Ended Up as a Family Classic If you’ve spent any time in my (admittedly messy) kitchen, you know I’m all about meals that don’t require three hours and a culinary degree. So, Chicken Fajita Casserole? Let me tell you, it’s become my trusty fallback for when I want big flavor with …