Best Family Pleasing Chicken Recipes

Family Pleasing Chicken image

Provided by Heather Stepniewski

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
1 c mustard, whole grain or dijon, or both
1/2 c honey
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix together mustard, honey, and vinegar.
3. Put chicken thighs in an oven proof baking dish. Salt and pepper the thighs. Pour mustard mixture over chicken, turning thighs in the mixture so they are fully coated.
4. Put chicken in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. Baste the chicken with sauce halfway through.
5. Remove chicken from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve over rice or quinoa and use top with extra sauce from the baking dish.

Family Pleasing Chicken Paprika image

Provided by Michelle Waco

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped (walla walla or vidalia preferred)
1 1/2 c chicken broth
2 Tbsp sweet hungarian paprika, more to taste
1/2 c white wine
1 Tbsp cornstarch (more if needed to achieve desired thickness)
1/2 c cold water, to mix starch
1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder (i use minced frequently, but will cause chunkier gravy)
2 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 c sour cream
black pepper

Steps:

1. Cube chicken into 1-2 inch chunks- as desired.
2. In a deep skillet, brown chicken breasts with oil, garlic and pepper.
3. Once cooked, add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring lightly.
4. Add paprika (at least 2 tbsp -more to taste) and the chicken broth.
5. Bring to a rolling bubble, add wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. In a cup on the side, mix cold water and cornstarch completely.
7. Spoon mixture into simmering chicken, stirring until desired thickness is achieved.
8. Cook for at least 5 more minutes to cook out the starch taste.
9. When ready to serve, remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, enough to achieve the creaminess desired.
10. Serve over your favorite pasta(egg noodles, cavatappi, penne), mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy!! :)