If your dinner routine is looking a little meh, these recipes are here to save the day—and your taste buds.
Whether you’re into tender, savory chicken bathed in soy and spices or you’re feeling bold with curried peanut-coated bites, you’re in for a good time.
These dishes hit all the right notes: flavorful, easy enough to make without losing your sanity, and just fancy enough to impress without trying too hard.
You might even catch yourself “accidentally” making them twice in a week.
Oriental Chicken Tenders & Curried Peanut Chicken
Two flavorful chicken recipes. The Oriental Chicken Tenders are marinated in soy, five-spice, and ginger for an aromatic, savory dish. The Curried Peanut Chicken offers a rich, creamy texture with a crunchy peanut coating. Perfect for appetizers or meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 bunches green onion, chopped
- 16 chicken tenders (approx. 2 lbs)
Curried Peanut Chicken
- 4 skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons mango chutney
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons curry powder + 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups finely chopped salted roasted peanuts
Instructions
- For Oriental Chicken Tenders
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, oil, ginger, and five-spice powder in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add chopped green onions and chicken tenders. Coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Arrange chicken in a dish and bake until browned and tender, basting occasionally with marinade.
- For Curried Peanut Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish, pour half & half over them, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Let chicken cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Blend mayonnaise, chutney, sherry, vinegar, curry powder, and turmeric in a food processor.
- Dip chicken pieces into the curry mayonnaise, then roll in chopped peanuts.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Arrange on a plate with toothpicks.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste, and feel free to experiment with alternate coatings like cashews or panko.
These recipes prove you don’t need a chef’s hat to whip up something worth talking about. The Oriental Chicken Tenders deliver bold flavors with minimal effort, while the Curried Peanut Chicken takes you on a crunchy, creamy adventure.
Serve them as appetizers or the star of the table—either way, don’t be surprised if someone asks for the recipe.
