Are you tired of wondering what to cook for dinner every night? Look no further! We've put together a fantastic weekly dinner plan featuring versatile and flavourful chicken dishes that will keep your family excited for dinner each night. From tender stir-fries to savoury roasted chicken, and crispy schnitzels to delightful BBQ sliders, there's something for everyone in this meal plan. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you'll be able to create delicious and nutritious dinners without the stress. Let's dive into a week of mouth-watering chicken meals that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Monday
Chicken Tenderloin Stir-Fry
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Ingredients:
- 500g chicken tenderloins, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sides: Steamed rice
Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger.
- Add chicken strips and cook until no longer pink.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce and stir well. Serve over steamed rice.
Tuesday
Chicken Mince Lettuce Wraps
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Ingredients:
- 500g chicken mince
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 can (227g) water chestnuts, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 head of lettuce, leaves separated
- Sides: Steamed dumplings (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook chicken mince in a pan until browned.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for another minute.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and chopped water chestnuts.
- Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with steamed dumplings.
Wednesday
Roasted Chicken Marylands
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Ingredients:
- 4 chicken marylands
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sides: Roasted potatoes and steamed green beans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Rub chicken marylands with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place on a baking tray with lemon slices.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Thursday
Honey Soy Mini Chicken Drumettes
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Ingredients:
- 1kg mini chicken drumettes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Sides: Vegetable fried rice
Instructions:
- Marinate mini chicken drumettes in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place drumettes on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Serve with vegetable fried rice.
Friday
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
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Ingredients:
- 1kg chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sides: Coleslaw and mashed potatoes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss chicken wings in olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange wings on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with coleslaw and mashed potatoes.
Saturday
BBQ Chicken Rib Sliders
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Ingredients:
- 1kg marinated smoke BBQ chicken ribs
- 8 slider buns
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Sides: Sweet potato fries
Instructions:
- Grill or bake marinated BBQ chicken ribs according to package instructions.
- Shred the cooked chicken ribs.
- Assemble sliders with shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, and extra BBQ sauce.
- Serve with sweet potato fries.
Sunday
Chicken Tenderloin Caesar Salad
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Ingredients:
- 500g chicken tenderloins
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- Sides: Garlic bread
Instructions:
- Grill or pan-fry chicken tenderloins until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits.
- Top salad with chicken strips. Serve with garlic bread.
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