Enjoy easy & balanced recipes — ranging from 30-minute weeknight dinners to holiday appetizers and everything in between. My goal is to make sure you can cook a successful and memorable dish every single time.
Easy chicken dinners for the week ahead
Weeknight dinners don't need to be complicated. This week I'm sharing a handful of recipes I keep coming back to when I want something good on the table without a lot of effort.
Spice Rubbed Chicken Wings — Crispy, smoky wings coated in a bold brown sugar spice rub, with just 10 minutes of prep and no deep frying required.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings — Golden and saucy, glazed in a sweet chili sauce with lime and fresh ginger — a great one if you want something a little saucier.
Chicken Poke Bowl — Tender chicken in a sweet soy pineapple sauce over rice with fresh toppings — colorful, customizable, and comes together fast.
Lemon Garlic Salmon Skewers — Throwing this one in for anyone who wants a break from chicken — juicy salmon marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley, only 7 ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes.
Hope one of these makes your week a little easier. Talk soon —
Sara
Real Balanced — Sara Nelson
Enjoy easy & balanced recipes — ranging from 30-minute weeknight dinners to holiday appetizers and everything in between. My goal is to make sure you can cook a successful and memorable dish every single time.
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