Chicken Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/chicken/ Easy recipes for busy families. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Chicken Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/chicken/ 32 32 Chicken Masala Recipe (Easy Indian Chicken Curry) https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:29 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70069 My Chicken Masala is rich, restaurant-quality curry with tender chicken thighs simmered in a deeply spiced tomato sauce. I built this recipe by studying my favorite Indian takeout orders, and blooming the spices in oil first is what gives it that authentic, layered flavor. It tastes like it simmered all day, but it’s ready in...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/feed/ 0 Huli Huli Chicken (Hawaiian Grilled Chicken) https://balancingmotherhood.com/huli-huli-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/huli-huli-chicken/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69791 My Huli Huli Chicken recipe brings home all the sweet, savory, and caramelized flavor of the roadside grills we loved in Hawaii. It’s the dish my family has been requesting ever since our trip, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a simple marinade and your grill. My Huli Huli Chicken Huli...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/huli-huli-chicken/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69742 My easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are the recipe I make when I need dinner fast and I need it to be good. A quick soy sauce and olive oil marinade packs in serious flavor with almost no effort, and they’re ready in under 25 minutes. Crispy skin, juicy meat, done. My Easy Air Fryer...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/feed/ 0 Easy Butter Chicken Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69569 With my Easy Butter Chicken Recipe, you get rich, creamy, authentic Indian flavor that most homemade versions can’t touch. My secret is seasoning twice, once in the marinade and once in the sauce, so the flavor is deeply layered in every bite. Easy to make and totally irresistible, this is the one recipe that makes...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/feed/ 0 High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69400 My high protein buffalo chicken dip is the easiest way to sneak more protein into a dish your whole family already loves. I added cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to my fan-favorite crockpot version and it comes out just as rich, creamy, and cheesy as ever. No one will ever guess it’s been upgraded. Slow...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/feed/ 0 Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 20:41:09 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68994 My Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are layered with creamy, tangy buffalo chicken and plenty of melted cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls. The filling bakes up rich and slightly spicy, while the tops turn golden and buttery. This is the perfect 30-minute slider recipe for game days, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner. Chicken Buffalo Sliders...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/feed/ 0 Easy Crack Chicken Sliders https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:08 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68280 My Easy Crack Chicken Sliders are layered with shredded ranch chicken, crispy bacon and melted cheddar on soft Hawaiian rolls. The filling bakes up creamy with classic ranch flavor and the rolls come out golden and buttery. This is the ultimate 20‑minute slider recipe for parties, game days or a quick weeknight meal. Best Crack...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crack-chicken-sliders/feed/ 1 Greek Chicken Drumsticks (One Pan) https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68557 I’ve made these Greek Chicken Drumsticks more times than I can count, and they’re one of my favorite ways to turn simple ingredients into a flavorful dinner. The yogurt marinade, with fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, is something I’ve tested and adjusted to get just the right balance. It helps the chicken bake up with...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-creamy-italian-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-creamy-italian-chicken/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67103 I created this Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken recipe with busy weeknights in mind. It has the zesty Italian flavors I love, a rich, creamy sauce, and a true set-and-go method that keeps me out of the kitchen. Spoon it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and dinner is done. Creamy Crockpot Italian Chicken I...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-creamy-italian-chicken/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-southwestern-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-southwestern-chicken/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=66227 I created this Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken because I wanted a true set it and walk away dinner that didn’t turn into salsa soup. With just a few adjustments, I found the perfect balance that allows the flavor of the sauce to naturally develop, seasoning the chicken all the way through. This simple recipe creates...

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