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10 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Chicken breast remains a popular cut of meat for many families. And there are so many ways to enjoy it: baked, grilled, cut into slices, tossed in a salad, enjoyed in a sandwich… Here are 10 recipes starring this ingredient that you’ll want to add to your repertoire and make again and again (and again!).

1. Sumac Chicken with Marinated Cucumbers

The chicken breast here is coated in a sumac and harissa marinade before grilling, so you’re left with a wonderfully spicy, tangy and citrusy piece of meat. Paired with a refreshing side of marinated cucumber, it’s the perfect summertime dinner.

2. Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Peanut Sauce

Everyone needs to have a reliable chicken cutlet recipe in their back pocket. What luck: We’ve got the perfect one for you! Best of all, you can freeze the cutlets after breading them for later use. Therefore, on a jam-packed weeknight, dinner will be on the table in just 20 minutes.

3. Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are a meal idea that never fails with picky eaters! The chicken breast here is cut into strips, perfectly seasoned and then baked on a baking sheet for quick and easy cleanup. Topped with the usual fixings and wrapped in a warm tortilla, it’s a meal that is sure to satisfy. Best of all? It’s a recipe that’ll help you stay on budget!

4. Air Fryer Roast Chicken

On a busy weeknight, the trusted air fryer is a must. Cooking chicken breasts in this appliance yields a super juicy chicken. And served with a creamy, lemony sauce and a quick salad on the side, it’ll surely become your favourite winner-winner-chicken-dinner!

5. Chicken with Roasted Vegetable Salad and Goat Cheese

This recipe calls for bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, which means you’re left with a very juicy piece of meat, and irresistibly crispy skin! Served along with roasted vegetables and creamy goat cheese, it’s a hearty and cozy weekend meal.

6. Grilled Chicken Wraps

This is a wonderful recipe for a picnic in the park or to be enjoyed poolside. The chicken breasts are halved, soaked in a mouth-watering mustard marinade and grilled to perfection. Sliced and then tossed with even more of the marinade, it’s a tasty sandwich that you’ll want to add to your rotation.

7. Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Arugula and Parmesan

A well-cooked chicken breast is already tasty. But when you slice it and stuff it with a fun filling, your meal hits a whole other level. This recipe is filled with bitter arugula and salty Parmesan, for a refined flavour profile you’ll love.

8. Udon Noodle Salad with Miso and Ginger Chicken

We can never say no to a tasty noodle dish! The umami punch of the miso-ginger chicken goes great with the toothsome noodles and the crunchy veggies.

9. Pan-Fried Chicken with Vegetable Noodles and Tao Dressing

General Tao chicken gets a makeover with this recipe. Take the taste of the infamous sauce to accompany the chicken. Then add a spiral of freshness thanks to vegetable noodles. You’ll love the sweet, spicy and slightly sour flavours of this recipe so much that you’ll have to stop yourself from making it every week!

10. Rice and Bean Bowl with Chicken, Plantains and Pikliz

Every power bowl needs a solid protein, and chicken breast works great in this Creole-inspired version. You’ll simply be wowed by the spicy and bright pikliz (a pickled vegetable condiment) served along with perfectly ripened plantains.