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These cheap chicken recipes are perfect for delicious meals on a budget, and we know they're really good - because they all got above 4.5 stars out of 5! From hearty soups to flavorful bbq drumsticks, they're sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can enjoy these delicious dishes right at home without spending a fortune!
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Maybe the most flavor-packed pasta ever - with sun-dried tomatoes and dried herbs, for a delicious dinner with basic ingredients.
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Spanish Chicken Stew
Make a quick chicken stew with the help of rotisserie chicken - packed full with lemon & rosemary flavors!
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Spicy Chicken Soup
With half a chicken & two types of chili this is THE spicy chicken soup you need when you're craving something cosy and spicy. Done in under an hour, packed full of flavor & textures and low in carbs yet utterly filling - this is a soup you don't want to miss!
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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Make these air fryer chicken cutlets for a quick, easy, dinner any night of the week. With crispy, juicy, chicken you'll definitely want seconds of, and a super simple process that will have you making it over and over.
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Thin Basil Chicken Breasts
Cook thin chicken breasts in your air fryer for a quick, easy, flavorful dinner. All done with 6 minutes of cooking and heavily seasoned with garlic and basil.
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Chicken Burgers
Make the best & juiciest chicken patties with a quick prep, a few easy steps, and 10 minutes of air frying. No chopping required thanks to powdered seasonings - and extra juicy with fresh lemon juice.
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Orange Chicken
Make orange chicken that tastes just like takeout - but healthier, and cheaper! Perfectly air fried chicken is covered in the juiciest orange sauce, all done in under 30 minutes with a few simple steps.
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
This sheet-pan dinner is great for quick and easy weeknight meals! It's hands-off with just a bit of chopping to start, and it comes out tasting amazing with chicken, veggies, and lots of sauce all in one pan.
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Healthy Chicken Salad
A healthier version of your favorite creamy salad, perfect to serve in a lunch sandwich.
Chicken and Yellow Lentil Soup
By far one of the most comforting lentil dinner recipes I've ever made, this chicken and yellow lentil soup will warm you up and soothe your soul. You'll love this homemade chicken soup recipe!
Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Truly the best oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks and legs recipe perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with a sticky homemade honey BBQ sauce. One dish dirtied and 5 ingredients (including chicken!) required.
Mexican Shredded Chicken
This Mexican-inspired shredded (pulled) Chicken is an easy, healthy recipe for adding to burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or serving as a main course. Chicken thighs are marinated in a smoky, flavorful spice mixture and seared, creating the most delicious crispy, crunchy browned bits. They are then shredded with the help of two forks.
Chicken Tostadas
These homemade Tostadas are crunchy and easy to make! Crispy fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, chicken (or ground beef), cheese, and all the best toppings for a perfect family-friendly dinner idea.
Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks are flavorful and easy to make. Seasoned with a dry rub and tossed in buffalo sauce, you will love them!
Southern Smothered Chicken
A comforting classic, this easy Southern Smothered Chicken features fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs in a savory skillet gravy, seasoned to perfection.
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About Emmeline Kemperyd
Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.
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