Best 2 Easy Friday Night Chicken Recipes

Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our curated collection of easy and flavorful chicken recipes, perfect for a delightful Friday night dinner. From the zesty and succulent Lemon Pepper Chicken to the mouthwatering Garlic Butter Chicken and the crispy goodness of Fried Chicken, each dish promises an explosion of taste. For those who prefer a healthier option, our Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce offers a light and refreshing alternative. And for a touch of international flair, try our Chicken Teriyaki with its sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors. These recipes are easy to follow, ensuring a stress-free cooking experience, and are sure to tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more.

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25 EASY FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER COLLECTION

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These Friday night dinner ideas are the best way to start the weekend! From pizza to pulled pork to pot pie, kick back, relax, and enjoy one of these simple meals!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories Dinner Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

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Baked Falafel Burgers
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How To Make Poutine

Steps:

Select your favorite recipe.
Organize all the required ingredients.
Prep a Friday meal in 30 minutes or less!

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EASY FRIDAY NIGHT CHICKEN

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Easy recipe using veggies and leftover chicken or turkey. Perfect for a quick Friday night dinner and it only uses one pan for everything, so there is no huge stack of dishes at the end of a busy week! My husband and kid love this. It almost tastes cheesy without any cheese. If you are feeding a crowd you can simply add fruit...

Provided by Linda C.

Categories Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 c cooked chicken, shredded (left over chicken works great!)
1/2 c diced red pepper
1/2 c diced yellow onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic from jar (or 1-2 fresh cloves)
2 can(s) chicken broth
1 bag(s) yellow rice (arroz amarillo, vigo brand or similar)
1 can(s) corn (small, large or frozen - whatever you have on hand)
5 dash(es) hot sauce, or to taste
1 bag(s) boil-n-bag quick cooking rice, uncooked, bag removed
2 c water
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 can(s) garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1/2 c frozen peas
1-2 Tbsp capers, to taste, optional
ADJUST INGREDIENTS TO USE WHAT YOU HAVE ON HAND (E.G., WILD RICE INSTEAD OF YELLOW, SHRIMP INSTEAD OF CHICKEN, GREEN BEANS INSTEAD OF CORN, ETC.)

Steps:

1. Using a large pot with a tight fitting lid over med/hi heat, melt butter, adding onions and red peppers to saute slightly. After about 3 min, add both the yellow rice (seasoned bag) and the plain cook-in-bag white rice (bag removed!) and stir while toasting rice until it starts to turn slightly tan/brown. Add garlic and stir.
2. Remove from heat; add broth. Return to heat and add chicken, corn, garbanzo beans, capers, hot sauce and one cup of water (reserve additional cup of water to add during cooking time, as needed to prevent drying or burning of the rice). When liquid begins to boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 min with lid closed.
3. Open lid, stir, add water in 1/4 cup increments as necessary to keep rice moist. Add frozen peas and cook additional 5-10 minutes (with lid on), checking every couple of minutes to stir and add remaining water as necessary to keep rice loose/moist. Test with a fork to make sure rice is cooked through. Enjoy! (I serve this with mini corn muffins that I make while the rice is cooking.)
4. TIP: Prepare all items up front so you can simply add them to the pot, one after the other.

Tips:

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the chicken get a nice, crispy skin.
Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly.
Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

These easy Friday night chicken recipes are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty and satisfying dinner on the table. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe, give one of these a try. You won't be disappointed!