It must also be noted that chicken is, perhaps today, one of the most easily accessible sources of protein in food stores throughout the United States. It can be fairly cheap in comparison to other meats, and it can also be the star of the delicious and straightforward, not to mention healthy, meal.

Proven Method of Acquiring Quality Protein and Other Nutrients

Chicken is a highly nutritional food that contains high amounts of protein, niacin, vitamin b6, phosphorus, and selenium. Consequently, various components of the chicken will have slightly dissimilar percentages of nutrients but the main cut is the thigh and the breast.

Buying free-range poultry can also be a challenge and costs more than the grain-fed one although the latter has a slightly better omega 3-omega 6 fatty acid balance. The proper ratio is also crucial for the stopping of inflammation and maintenance of the structure and function of cells and a healthy brain performing at its best.

It is easy to incorporate chicken into your meal cycle and preparation and you do not have to worry much about it. Meal prepping is as simple as making dinner for the next two nights and then portioning the extra out for the week and freezing in separate containers to pull out and heat on the days when you don’t have time.

Your chicken does not have to be dry, plain or boring, and this applies to all kinds of chicken. The next time you are asking yourself what do I do with this chicken I just bought, try any of the recipes below.

Chicken is nutritious, especially in protein, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium.

This buffalo chicken recipe is rather simple with plenty of no-stir time in the slow cooker and is delicious in sandwiches and wraps, over salads or sweet potato.

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken - Serves 4 to 6 People

• It will be 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast
• ¾ cup hot sauce of your preference
• Four tablespoons of butter
• One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• One teaspoon of sea salt

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients with the chicken together into the crock of a slow cooker. Stir to coat the chicken well on every side.
2. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on high of a slow cooker. Or 6 to 8 hours on low heat.
3. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and shred it; you can also chop it into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place the chicken back into the gravy that is still in the slow cooker and mix to allow it to be coated.

Chicken Recipe Options

Chicken Shawarma is amazing when we plan the meals to cook in advance. There is a lot of dressing produced with this recipe, but the dressing can be doubled conveniently. This goes well served in addition to a tomato and cucumber salad, hummus, and olives, and with your preferred flatbread or crackers. It is equally good used on a green salad or in a wrap.

Butter Chicken might become one of your go-to meals. Owing to the use of the Instant Pot, it is so simple to make. Garnish with chopped coriander/cilantro and have it with rice or accompany it with Naan bread. you can try preparing it over cauliflower rice to add an extra vegetable to your plate.

Grilled chicken is one of those foods that immediately make me think of summer. When firing up that grill the next time, give this rudimentary, yet rich marinade a shot. The grilled chicken can be sliced or portioned, and put into little containers and stored in the freezer for use in the weeks to come. Take a portion out of the freezer, thaw and enjoy on lettuce wraps, sandwiches or gratins, or the side of your preferred dishes.

Say goodbye to takeout with Cashew Chicken that everyone at your home will be begging for more. Enjoy it with some roasted broccoli and rice, and you will have a meal!

Indeed, the sheet pan dinner meals are easy to prepare, but they are always tasty. Chicken and asparagus will not be a let down to your palate and any that is remaining can be used the next day for lunch.

Chicken Tacos with one more serving of vegetables that even your most choosy kids will not complain about. And most suitable for any culinary Tuesday; especially the respected ‘Taco Tuesday’.

As has been mentioned, there are that many ways that chicken doesn’t have to be boring anymore. The toughest decision you would have to make will be, which delicious recipe are you going to make next.