11 Big-On-Flavor Chicken Recipes Your Family Will Love

Need to revamp your ho-hum chicken dinner routine? Here are a flock of fresh, flavorful ideas to get your family excited about supper again.
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Need to revamp your ho-hum chicken dinner routine? Here are a flock of fresh, flavorful ideas to get your family excited about supper again.

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In this sweet and spicy dish, chicken is immersed in a honey, citrus and chili-infused marinade, and then roasted with carrots and dates. Herbs, scallions and pistachios are added for freshness, color and crunch. GET THE RECIPE

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My whole family loves these enchiladas. You can prepare the sauce and filling ahead of time, then assemble and bake the enchiladas another time for a quick and easy weeknight meal. GET THE RECIPE

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Think of this dish as Chicken Teriyaki with a South Asian flair, or India meets the other flavors of Asia. It sounds exotic but it's actually kid-friendly and easy to make. GET THE RECIPE

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This recipe -- adapted from the blog and book, Savory Sweet Life by Alice Currah -- is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. It's the sauce that makes it so good. If you're anything like me, you'll be tempted to forget the chicken entirely and just have the sauce as a soup. GET THE RECIPE

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Boldly flavored with fresh ginger, lime, chili pepper, fish sauce and brown sugar, this chicken dish is wildly addictive. In fact, I have to force myself to put the leftovers in the fridge before starting the dishes, otherwise I'll finish them off while no one is watching. GET THE RECIPE

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Give your dinner some island flavor with this tasty jerk chicken recipe. Even the pickiest eaters love it. GET THE RECIPE

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This is my take on Pollo a la Brasa, the delicious spit-roasted chicken made popular by so many Peruvian restaurants. The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lime juice, garlic and spices, and then roasted until juicy and crisp-skinned. The green sauce is spicy, creamy and downright addictive -- I guarantee you'll want to put it on everything! GET THE RECIPE

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This chicken tandoori is deliciously spiced with super-crispy skin, and the mango chutney served alongside adds fruity, tangy flavor. GET THE RECIPE

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In this recipe, chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, lemon and spices, then grilled on skewers until golden brown. The first time I made it for a crowd, I actually ran out of food. Lesson learned: make extra! GET THE RECIPE

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I can't claim this recipe is authentic, but the spices -- an aromatic blend of cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, paprika and coriander -- make it taste decidedly Moroccan. The best part is that it only takes minutes to prepare, and there's barely any clean up. GET THE RECIPE

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Fajitas are easy to make at home and perfect for getting the whole family sharing everything at the dinner table. In this recipe, the chicken is marinated and grilled for a smoky, charred flavor, and the onions and peppers are sautéed on the stovetop until they caramelize and sweeten. GET THE RECIPE

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