60 chicken recipes to vary your menu

Chicken is a very popular meat in Brazilian cuisine. Whether for convenience, taste, price or healthier meat when compared to beef, chicken recipes are always present on the table of Brazilians.

As a source of lean protein, chicken can be eaten by those seeking healthy weight loss. In addition, other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids are present in large quantities in the food.

Chicken is also very versatile as it can be made in many ways, always ensuring a delicious result. We can use the whole chicken, thighs, wings, fillet of the breast, among others. Certainly each type of recipe provides a different result to greatly diversify the flavors of the menu.


To vary the preparation, it is always interesting to know new recipes to try new combinations of spices and foods. Check out in this article ideas to vary in the preparation of chicken and unleash creativity in the kitchen.

Snacks and snacks

1. Chicken Omelet: Great recipe for maintaining the diet. The omelet is stuffed with shredded chicken and zucchini, but you can use the vegetable of your choice.

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2. Chicken Drumstick: Chicken drumstick is very popular and traditional. In this recipe you will find that it is simple and delicious to make this recipe at home, worth a try.

3. Chicken Kebab: The ground beef kebab you probably already know, but the chicken kebab is less well known. It is a lighter and healthier version of the traditional kebab in which ground chicken breast is used as its main ingredient.

4. Creamy Chicken Crepioca: Crepioca is a great option to stick to the diet. With the chicken stuffing it is even more tasty and nutritious, being a great choice for pre or post workout.


5. Creamy Chicken Pie: In addition to shredded chicken, corn and curd in the filling, the result of this recipe is a pie with very creamy filling and the best of all is that the preparation is very simple.

6. Chicken Pie: A tip to make the pie filling even tastier is to use leftover roast chicken. In addition to this main ingredient, you will need tomato extract, sour cream, olive oil and spices to taste.

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7. Healthy Chicken Pot Pie: That Chicken Pot Pie is a delicious recipe no doubt, but did you know it can also be a fitness meal? In this recipe the pasta is made with chickpeas, ensuring a light and nutritious recipe.

8. Chicken Fajitas: Fajitas are a traditional delight of Mexican cuisine. For this recipe are used chicken breast lures, served together with onion and pepper in tortillas.

9. Chicken Medallion: Traditional at Happy Hour, the Bacon Chicken Medallion can be made at home without much difficulty. Ideal to do when receiving friends at home.

10. Inverted Chicken Drumet: The drumet is also known as the chicken wing drumstick. In this recipe, the drumsticks are marinated and then roasted on the barbecue.

11. Chicken Burger: The chicken burger is a lighter option, ideal for hot days. The secret of this recipe lies in the spices used, including mint, cumin, coriander and black pepper.

Read also: 23 Chicken Pot Pie Recipes for a Tastier Meal

Fried or Breaded

12. Fried Chicken: Chicken wing drumsticks are seasoned with lemon, salt and pepper. Then the drumsticks are breaded with a peppermint mixture, which gives it a spicy flavor that makes all the difference.

13. Chicken: The chicken is a classic. The recipe doesn't have much secret, just season the drumsticks and fry. In the recipe, the author presents some tips so that the chicken is very dry and crispy.

14. Honey and Mustard Chicken Strips: This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants a tasty, hassle-free appetizer. Just cut the chicken into strips, seasoning, breading and bake or fry. Then just serve with the mustard and honey sauce.

15. Chicken Saltimbocca: For this recipe we use very thin chicken fillets, wrapped with ham and sage. A more sophisticated recipe, but still with a very simple preparation.

16. Coconut Breaded Chicken: After seasoning the chicken and letting it sit for a few minutes, it is breaded with coconut, cornstarch and egg. Delicious and gluten free.

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17. Garlic and Lemon Chicken: This recipe uses chicken thighs that are seasoned with garlic and lemon zest.The thighs are fried and served with caramel squash.

18. Chicken Parmigiana: To make this recipe just season the chicken fillets, breading, fry until golden brown and then bake with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

19. Chicken pizzaiolo: Great recipe for boosting chicken fillets. Just grill the fillets, put tomato sauce and top with mozzarella, tomatoes, oregano and basil.

20. Chicken in Kiev: The recipe became popular thanks to an episode of the Orange Is The New Black series. The recipe is basically chicken stuffed with butter and herbs, worth a try.

21. Chicken Wok: For those who are fans of Asian cuisine this is a great recipe. The recipe is made with chicken breast cubes, broccoli and various seasonings.

22. Karaguê: This is another oriental recipe. Karaguê is a bittersweet chicken recipe that is very crispy.

Grilled

23. Grilled Chicken with Vegetables: Fit recipe, ideal for lunch or dinner. Without much secrecy, just season and grill the chicken fillets and serve with the vegetables of your choice.

24. Grilled Chicken Fillet: A good chicken fillet should be crispy and juicy at the same time without being dry. In this recipe you will find tips to make your grilled chicken fillet perfect.

25. Juicy and perfect chicken fillet: The great tip of this recipe is to let the chicken breast marinate for a few hours in the fridge. This ensures that your fillet is very juicy.

26. Grilled Chicken with Salad and Potatoes: Fillets are seasoned with English sauce, mustard and garlic. To accompany a tomato and champignon salad, potatoes are optional.

27. Orange Fillet Chicken: Great choice for those who like a bittersweet twist on recipes. The tip to get even juicier is not to pierce the fillets with the fork so they do not lose moisture inside.

28. Chicken fillets in olive and caper sauce: This recipe is prepared in just a few minutes. Using the same frying pan, first the fillets are grilled and then the sauce is prepared.

29. Pineapple Grilled Chicken: Want to spice up your grilled chicken in a simple way? This recipe is ideal. In addition to being a tasty and easy-to-prepare accompaniment, pineapple helps with digestion.

30. Grilled Chicken with Cardamom and Thyme: To season the chicken well, it needs to be marinated for at least a few minutes. Then just grill and serve!

31. Grilled chicken with champignon sauce: Despite having a very simple preparation, this recipe gets a more sophisticated air by the presence of champignon. In just a few minutes the recipe is ready to be served.

Roast

32. Ricotta Chicken Gratin: A recipe that has few ingredients and is easily accessible. Capriche in seasoning and enjoy this dish full of flavor and creaminess!

33. Chicken with Gorgonzola Gratin: To get this recipe right, be careful not to over-salt, as gorgonzola is a well-salted cheese. The icing gets a special touch with the addition of crispy crackers.

34. Chicken stuffed with coppa and curd: a recipe with a more elaborate but worthwhile preparation. The special touch of the recipe is the presence of ginger powder.

35. Chicken with pesto, tomato and mozzarella: The recipe takes only 4 ingredients, plus seasonings. To prepare, simply layer the ingredients and bake. There is no secret!

36. Onion Roast Chicken: To make the chicken very juicy, marinate overnight. Then just take to bake with the onion and follow the author's tips.

37. Chicken à la gaston gérard: A gourmet recipe that surprises by name and taste. Although elaborate, it does not present great difficulties in its preparation.

38. Baked Chicken with Sicilian Lemon: For this recipe we use the bird cut along with wine, thyme, Sicilian lemon and other spices. Just take to bake and you're done!

39. Roast chicken with vegetables and bacon: Thighs and drumsticks are used for the recipe. The key to maintaining chicken juiciness is to add a spoon of mayonnaise to the seasoning.

40. Tandoori Chicken: Tandoori chicken is a typical Indian dish consisting of chicken marinated in yogurt or coconut milk. To accentuate the color, the tip is to use paprika.

41. "Mitigated" Chicken: The main ingredients in this recipe are curd and onion. Take care to overlap the cream cheese evenly over the chicken so that it is well seasoned.

42. Baked Chicken with Potatoes: This recipe is typical of Sunday lunch. The author gives tips for beginners not to have trouble roasting a whole chicken.

43. Stuffed chicken with gorgonzola: In this recipe the flavors of gorgonzola and honey are in tune and promise a great combination. For those who love the bittersweet taste, it is worth a try.

44. Roasted wing drumsticks with honey, soy sauce and ketchup: A versatile recipe that can be served as a snack or main course. The combination of honey, soy sauce and ketchup results in a sauce that makes all the difference.

45Chicken in the oven: If you are a fan of traditional chicken, you know it's not a healthy recipe. In this version, the frying is replaced by the oven, but the taste of the recipe remains.

Cooked

46. ​​Chicken Stroganoff: A quick and practical recipe for traditional chicken stroganoff. Great idea for anyone just starting to rock the kitchen.

47. Chicken Stroganoff Light: To eat the traditional chicken stroganoff without guilt, this is a good option. Among other tips, one of the author's main tips is to fry chicken without oil.

48. Chicken Massala: The secret of this recipe is in the spices. An irresistible mix of flavors for those who love to cook and eat, of course.

49. Pan Chicken: Recipe with lunch taste at Grandma's. All the recipe is made in the same pan, just add all the ingredients and cook.

50. Chicken Fricassee: The fricassee is a recipe that pleases many people. Although it seems very elaborate, its preparation is very simple and fast.

51. Coconut milk chicken fillet: Another unusual way to give a traditional chicken fillet a different flavor. The taste of coconut marries chicken very well, and if you prefer, you can use homemade coconut milk, which is not only tastier, but also healthy.

52. Chicken Chili: Traditional chili is made with beef, but in this recipe you will learn how to make chicken. It's worth a try!

53. Braised chicken with vegetables: to make braised chicken has no secret, but for those who still have doubts this recipe helps a lot. The vegetables may be the ones you prefer.

54. Checkered Chicken: Checkered chicken is a typical dish of Oriental cuisine and is very successful here. In this recipe you can see how uncomplicated it is to make the dish at home.

55. Indian Chicken: The spice used in this recipe is curry. To prepare, just pay attention to the use of curry, as too much can make the flavor very strong.

56. Chicken Hunter: A delicious recipe for chicken in sauce. Just follow the steps to result in a chicken with thick juicy sauce. It is ideal to be served with polenta or mashed potatoes.

57. Chicken with creamy passion fruit sauce: The cut used is the traditional chicken fillet. The sauce gives a sweet and sour taste, leaving the most sophisticated recipe.

58. Mushroom Sauce Chicken Meatballs: This is a more gourmet recipe that requires some mastery in the kitchen. It can be served with spaghetti, white rice, mashed potatoes or Italian bread.

59. Creamy Chicken with Garlic: With a quick and simple preparation, this recipe includes ricotta cream, garlic and leeks. Ideal for a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner.

60. Chicken in Coffee Sauce: Coffee doesn't just have to be used in sweet recipes, and this chicken sauce in coffee sauce is a great example. For those who like more unusual combinations, this recipe is a full plate.

Now that you know dozens of chicken recipes, you can vary the menu a lot using the same meat as a base. For those who thought chicken meat was a little bland, they were certainly delighted with some of the recipes mentioned and will venture into the kitchen with one of them. Enjoy your food!

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