When it comes to food, some people just have particular tastes for the unconventional. They’re called foodies.
Are you someone who rolls their eyes at casseroles, and can’t be bothered to touch a pedestrian cold-cut sandwich? Well, friend, you may be a foodie, and we’re here to help you with 15 most-excellent chicken dishes to satisfy your culinary sensibilities.
1. Curry Chicken Pie
This dish is similar to a pot pie, but a whole lot more flavorful thanks to the addition of curry powder. Think of it as American-Indian fusion.
2. Chicken Waikiki
Swap out your regular stir fry recipe for this awesome-sauce Hawaiian version of the healthy, old school classic.
3. Charcoal Grilled Whole Chicken
Cooking a whole bird on a grill is an endeavor only a true foodie would take on, so test your status with this recipe.
4. Chicken Saltimbocca
No doubt you’ve tried chicken cordon bleu. This recipe takes an Italian spin on the diner classic with delicious results.
5. Maple-Pecan Chicken
It’s fall, y’all. So cook up some autumn-inspired poultry in the form of this nutty, salty, sweet chicken dish.
6. Antipasto Chicken
Dress your chicken breasts in artichokes, olives, peppers, feta and fresh herbs for a meal that will totes impress your friends.
7. Smothered Chicken
Want to go high-end gourmet on a low-end budget? This rotisserie chicken slathered in mushroom gravy is a super savory sensation.
8. Savory Chicken Cheesecake
Chicken + Cheesecake = Mind blown. This creamy, herb-infused dish has the texture and richness of traditional cheesecake, made better with the addition of chicken and sour-cream-and-onion dip.
9. Chicken Ratatouille Stew
The classic French eggplant dish sometimes leaves something to be desired. That’s why we added chicken to ours. Problem solved.
10. Indonesian Chicken Satay
Satay is kind of like a kabob, but with peanut sauce and other Asian flavors. Serve it up with jasmine rice and mixed veggies for a gastronomic delight.
11. Moroccan Chicken
Never tried Moroccan fare? And you call yourself a foodie? Whip up this dish and rectify the situation at once.
12. Chili-Coated Chicken
Forget plain ol’ fried chicken. This chili-enhanced version is simply where it’s at.
13. Barbecue Cola Chicken
While soda may have a reputation as a decidedly non-foodie item, using it in unexpected ways definitely embraces the spirit of the culture.
14. Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
Want super simple and super tasty? Not many things fit the bill quite like this sweet-and-savory chicken dish.
15. Mou Shu Chicken
This recipe fuses Asian and French cuisine by wrapping ginger and hoisin chicken in crepes.
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