Cooking on a cedar plank helps keep food moist and infuses a wonderful wood flavor. This easy cedar plank salmon recipe has a sweet mustard glaze and is a healthy way to light up the grill.

If you don’t want to cook outside on a cedar plank, you can bake this fish in a 400-degree F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 hours to soak cedar plank
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 20 to 30 minutes plus 2 hours to soak cedar plank
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

• 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for 2 hours
• 2 salmon fillets
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 lemon

Here’s how to make it: 

1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on the soaked cedar plank.
2. Combine the mustard and brown sugar. Coat the salmon with the mixture.
3. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the fish. Top with a lemon slice.
4. Heat the grill to medium-high. Put the plank on the grill, but not near direct flames. Cover and cook about 20 to 30 minutes.

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Baked chicken is one of my favorite chicken dinners. You can do so many things with chicken and a few ingredients when you throw them in the oven. This easy crispy Italian baked chicken recipe is a new one that will get a place in my recipe rotation. The chicken has quick and minimal prep and bakes to juicy golden perfection while you prepare the side dishes.

Start this baked chicken by stirring together garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning and paprika in a bowl. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then rub the seasoning blend all over both sides. Be generous! Put the chicken into an oiled baking dish or ovenproof skillet, drizzle with a little more olive oil and bake until cooked through and super crispy. (Baking time will depend on your oven and the size of the chicken pieces.)

If you like this chicken recipe, here are more to try:

• Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken
• Lemon Ranch Baked Chicken
• Butter Baked Chicken
• Sticky Orange Baked Chicken

Serve this crispy baked chicken with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with a salad a broccoli.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 – 6 bone-in chicken thighs (or whatever pieces you like)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Tuscan seasoning
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• olive oil

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, poultry seasoning and paprika.
2. Drizzle a baking dish or ovenproof skillet with a little olive oil. Put the chicken into the pan, season with salt and pepper, and rub the seasoning blend all over both sides of the chicken. Be generous. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
3. Bake, skin side up, in a preheated 400-degree F oven until chicken is crispy and cooked through, about 40 minutes (165 degrees F internal temperature).

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Chicken curry is a popular Asian dish, and I understand why! It’s very simple to make but packs an enormous amount of flavor.

This spicy Thai chicken curry recipe is loaded with the flavors of curry, peanut, chile and coconut. It’s served with sautéed vegetables and steamed white rice. If you’re a seafood lover, you can turn this chicken recipe into a shrimp recipe instead.

Serve this easy copycat recipe over steamed white rice with a side of vegetables for dinner. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken

• canola oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (I prefer Frank’s RedHot)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 2 chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Sauce  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon red curry powder
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

For Serving

• crushed peanuts
• steamed white rice
• cilantro or parsley or lime wedges, for garnish

Here’s how to make it:

1. Heat canola oil to 365 degrees F in a deep fryer or deep-dish pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine milk, flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce and sea salt. Mix well. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a different bowl.  Dip each chicken breast into the batter and then the breadcrumbs. Gently place each chicken piece in the oil and cook until lightly golden, about 4 to  5 minutes.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add olive oil. Add the green onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté  for about 2 minutes.  Add the red curry powder, coconut milk and stock. Cook for 4 to  5 minutes. Lower the heat and reduce the sauce by about a third.
4. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with crushed peanuts or cilantro or lime wedges, if desired, and serve over white rice.

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Who can resist a hot, sticky chicken drumstick? Not me! This sweet and sticky chicken recipe is loaded with Asian flavor you’ll be craving for days.

The chicken legs are seasoned with five-spice powder, salt and pepper before being baked until cooked through. While the chicken bakes, make the sauce by blending the hoisin sauce, chile sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, fresh ginger, garlic and sesame oil in a blender. Pour the sauce into a saucepot and gently simmer for about five minutes or until it thickens up. Toss the cooked chicken drumsticks with the sauce and bake until rich and sticky. Yum!

If you don’t like chicken legs, try this recipe with chicken thighs, chicken wings or chicken breasts. Keep in mind that this will affect cooking time. Serve this easy chicken drumsticks recipe as an appetizer or with rice and a vegetable for a complete dinner.

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon  Chinese five-spice powder
• 3/4 cup  hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup  sweet Asian chile sauce
• 1/4 cup  honey
• 1/4 cup  unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup  chicken broth
• 1- to 2-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• fresh chopped cilantro,  for garnish

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a large bowl, mix the oil with the five-spice powder, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss. Arrange the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Roast for about 35 minutes in a preheated 400-degree F oven, turning occasionally, until cooked through to 165 degrees F internal temperature.
2. While chicken is baking, in a standing blender or food processor, combine the hoisin sauce, chile sauce, rice vinegar, broth, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Puree until very smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to  8 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooked chicken legs to a bowl and toss with the warm sauce until completely coated.  Place on a new lightly prepared foil-lined baking sheet and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat, brushing with the sauce and turning occasionally, until glazed and sticky.  Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

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Country  pork ribs with a sweet, spicy and smoky rub will take you to Flavortown — even during a busy weeknight. These five-ingredient juicy pork country ribs are seasoned with chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika and cinnamon. After being rubbed all over with this spice mixture, they are oven baked to succulent, mind-blowing perfection.  Interesting flavors, right? You will be so pleasantly surprised by the flavor of these brown sugar pork ribs!

Not a fan of country ribs? Use the rub on  pork chops,  pork loin or pork  tenderloin. This  pork recipe is crazy good!  Serve this pork rib recipe with your favorite  side dish, like a fresh  salad or roasted  vegetables. Your mouth will be watering even before you take the first bite!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Total Time: 35 to 45 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients  

• 4 – 6  country pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 tablespoon  chili powder
• 1 tablespoon packed  brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon  cinnamon
• olive oil

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika and cinnamon in a bowl.
2. Season the country ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Rub the seasoning into all sides of the ribs.
3. Put the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle ribs with olive oil.
4. Cook in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how big the ribs are. Turn them over once during the cooking time. You can also baste occasionally, if desired, with the liquid that cooks out.

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Don’t let the name scare you. Panang nuer is simply a Thai curry that’s made with coconut milk. This aromatic curry recipe has a deep reddish color that first tempts the eyes — then watch out taste buds.

Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon  olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons  Thai red curry paste (or to taste)
• 1 can  coconut milk
• 1 cup thin green beans, peas or vegetable of choice
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• kaffir lime leaves thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the onions, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, about 3 to  4 minutes.
2. Add the red curry paste and cook another minute.
3. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the coconut milk. Simmer about 20 minutes.
5. Add your vegetable and cook another 5 minutes, or until they are tender.
6. Stir in chopped cilantro.  Serve with rice.

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The hot Italian sausage in this meatball casserole recipe provides a little extra kick. This easy cheesy ground beef meatball casserole is one of my all-time favorite recipes to make.

The easy meatballs are a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, carrot, parsley, Parmesan cheese, seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, eggs and dried Italian seasoning. You could use homemade marinara sauce, but I opted for a good-quality jarred sauce. There are so many good brands out there these days! Top with shredded mozzarella, bake and you have a winning Italian dinner.

If you’re not a fan of heat, use sweet, mild or regular Italian sausage. Don’t forget to make extra for meatball sandwiches the next day or the day after. Serve this easy meatball casserole recipe with crunchy Italian bread or garlic bread and a side salad. Poof! Dinner is done!

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Servings: Makes about 20 meatballs  

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage (hot, sweet or regular)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, rough chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and rough chopped
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, stems removed
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)
• 1 cup seasoned  Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 24 ounces of your favorite  marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Here’s how to make it:  

1. n the bowl of your  food processor, add onion, garlic, carrot and parsley. Blitz to small bits.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, eggs and the blitzed vegetables. With your clean hands, mix until everything comes together.  Roll into 4- to  5-ounce meatballs. (I use a medium-sized  ice cream scoop for consistency.)
3. Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan. Brown the meatballs on both sides for about 2 to  3 minutes or until you create a nice crispy brown sear. Cook about halfway through (they will finish in the oven).
4. Spread a few tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a  casserole dish.  Place the meatballs in the dish  and add the remaining marinara sauce. Top with the  mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover with foil that’s been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated 425-degree F oven  until the cheese is fully melted and the meatballs are fully cooked to 165 degrees F.

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Traditionally, chilaquiles are a Mexican breakfast made with corn tortillas, simmered in a rich sauce and topped with eggs. This chicken chilaquiles casserole recipe turns breakfast into dinner. These Mexican chicken chilaquiles were quick and easy to make and prep — and tasted amazing.

To make the sauce for the chilaquiles, blend two cans of tomatoes with their juice, one jalapeno (or more if you want it spicier), chicken broth and fresh garlic in a blender. The next step is to cook red onion in a little olive oil until soft. I didn’t have cooked chicken, so I had to cook two chicken breasts in a skillet. Instead of using the olive oil, I cooked the onions in the chicken drippings, which added even more flavor. Add the tomato sauce to the onions and simmer until thickened, then stir in the cooked, shredded chicken. Pour this mixture over tortillas you’ve layered in an ovenproof skillet, top with cheese and bake until hot and melty.

You can use a bag or store-bought tortilla chips or homemade tortilla chips for this recipe. I made homemade air fryer corn tortilla chips for this recipe, and it was definitely worth the extra time. As for the cheese, use whatever you like! I used colby jack, but cheddar, quesadilla, Monterey Jack or any Mexican melting cheese would work.

Top the chicken chilaquiles with sliced avocado or guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo, black olives, chopped red onion or whatever you’d like. I didn’t think we needed a side dish with this Mexican recipe, but you could make some refried beans, cilantro-lime rice or Spanish rice to serve with it for dinner.

Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 jalapeno (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked shredded  chicken
• 4 cups tortilla chips
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, colby  jack, Monterey Jack or your favorite cheese

Here’s how to make it:  

1. Put the tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic and chicken broth into a blender. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the red onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet with the onions. Gently simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the chicken and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
6. Put the tortilla chips onto the bottom of an ovenproof skillet or casserole dish. (I used a cast iron skillet.)
7. Spoon the tomato and chicken mixture over the chips.
8. Top with the shredded cheese.
9. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
10. Spoon onto plates and top with desired toppings.

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What happens when chicken breasts, honey, Dijon and citrus juices combine in a baking pan? Magic. Seriously.

This divine dinner recipe is so simple, yet so delicious, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to eat it every week. Serve this easy chicken recipe with potatoes or rice.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup  honey
• 1/2 cup  Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons  orange juice
• 1 tablespoon  lemon juice
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the honey, mustard, orange juice and lemon juice.
2. Put the chicken into a  13×9-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Surround the chicken with the orange and lemon slices.
4. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 35 to  40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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