Main Courses Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/maincourses/ 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 Main Courses Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/maincourses/ 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 Big Mac Salad Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69588 My easy Big Mac Salad has everything you love about the drive-thru, minus the guilt and the wait. I’ve been making this on repeat because my homemade special sauce is next-level, and it’s on the table in 20 minutes flat. Seasoned beef, cheddar, crisp iceberg, and that tangy sauce make this the one salad my...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/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 Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 23:38:25 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69219 My Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are the easiest way to get bold, smoky fajita flavor on a busy weeknight. Tender skirt steak, colorful peppers, and onions all cook together on one pan with a homemade spice blend that beats any store bought packet. My family requests these constantly and dinner is on the table in...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/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 Salisbury Steak Meatballs https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:46 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=58445 My Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe takes everything you love about the classic dish and makes it even better. Tender juicy, bite-sized meatballs are smothered in a rich, savory gravy that soaks into every irresistible bite. Plus, with a few simple shortcuts I’ve created, you’ll save time, money, and effort without sacrificing any of that homemade...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Steak Bites https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68386 My Air Fryer Steak Bites are the easiest way to get tender steak with real steakhouse flavor every time. I’ve perfected the timing and seasonings so the meat stays juicy and flavorful with no babysitting or guesswork required. If you want foolproof air fryer steak  bites in 20 minutes, recipe, this one never disappoints. Air...

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