Whether you are using chicken thighs or chicken breasts, these quick, easy and delicious recipes will give you some great ideas this month.
Crockpot Salsa Chicken (Delish)
Credit: Parker Feierbach
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp. taco seasoning mix
- 2 cup chunky red salsa
- Lime wedges, for serving
Method
- Arrange chicken breast in slow cooker. Sprinkle all over with taco seasoning mix. Pour 1 cup of the salsa over seasoned chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours (or low for 6-8 hours).
- Use two forks to shred the chicken. Add remaining cup of salsa and toss to coat.
Mozarella Stuffed Chicken Parm (Delish)
Credit: Parker Feierbach
Ingredients
- 500g boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- Olive oil, for frying
- 2 cup marinara
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a deep slit into each chicken breast. Stuff pockets with mozzarella then press edges of the chicken together to seal the chicken. Season outside of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Put the flour, eggs and panko bread crumbs into three separate shallow bowls. Into the panko bread crumbs, whisk in garlic powder, dried oregano, ¼ cup Parmesan and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Dip the stuffed chicken in flour, shaking off excess, then dip the chicken into egg, tossing to coat. Dredge chicken in bread crumbs, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a thin layer of olive oil. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Pour marinara around chicken and scatter basil on top of marinara. Turn off heat then sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top of chicken.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Delish)
Credit: Parker Feierbach
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Method
- Place eggs and flour in two separate shallow bowls. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, lemon zest, oregano, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.
- Working one at a time, dip chicken into flour, then eggs, and then panko mixture, pressing to coat.
- Place in air fryer basket and cook at 375° for 10 minutes. Flip chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes, until coating is golden and chicken is cooked through.