Vegan

Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing is fresh, filling, and full of bold flavor. It’s quick to make with fresh veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, and tossed with a silky-smooth, smoky tahini dressing that takes it to the next level. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, BBQs, or quick lunches. Lately, I’ve been loving the

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Nashville Hot Chicken – Budget Bytes

This recipe got me loving Nashville Hot Chicken. I was never a fan and didn’t get the hype until I made it myself, and this budget-friendly recipe will have you skipping the line at restaurants! I love fried chicken, I love hot sauce, and I LOVE pickles, so this was a no-brainer. After brining the

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Appetizers

Chicken Tinga Toastadas – Sailor Bailey

This post may contain affiliate links. Chicken Tinga Toastadas are a wonderful, easy dinner everyone will love. full of spice and deep chipotle flavor served over a crispy shell. These are the perfect change up to taco night! Why Make Chicken Tinga Toastadas Toastadas are a great way to change up taco night, they remind

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Gluten-Free

Greek Chicken Burgers {Gluten Free}

This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more info, check out my Disclosure Policy. Thank you for your support! These easy Greek Chicken Burgers are the perfect hamburger alternative for the BBQ! Make these simple chicken and feta burgers with oregano, garlic

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad – Budget Bytes

I guess we’ve nearly hit that time of year when I just want to eat cold salads every day (I see you, summer!). I love a good pasta salad, and with this one, I decided to turn it into a full meal by adding a ton of veggies and using half the dressing to marinate

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Kung Pao Chicken – Budget Bytes

While I love the convenience of a good takeout, I don’t always love handing over that kind of money…especially when I know I can recreate it at home. This homemade Kung Pao Chicken is just as satisfying, with a bold, tangy-spicy sauce, crisp-tender veggies, and that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and heat. You’ve also

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Indian

Vegan Balti Chicken (Indian Cumin Cardamom Curry)

This easy Vegan Balti Chicken is a plant-based version of the popular restaurant version made with vegan chicken and veggie grounds simmered in a creamy cumin cardamom onion tomato curry Many Indian restaurants have some amazing saucy meat/chicken curries. Sometimes we miss those flavors so I veganized it. For many of the sauces I add

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Vegan

Creamy Coconut Butter Bean Curry • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Creamy Coconut Butter Bean Curry is rich, cozy, and loaded with flavor. Made in just one pan in 30 minutes with pantry staples, it’s also packed with fiber and plant-based protein. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Big, buttery beans simmer in a flavorful coconut curry sauce. It’s delicious served with naan, rice, quinoa,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Butter Chicken – Budget Bytes

If you’ve never experienced the bold, incredible flavors of Butter Chicken, then boy, are you in for a treat! My husband loves Indian food, and this butter chicken recipe is a favorite in our household. This Indian-inspired recipe includes marinated tender chicken, lots of warm spices, and an irresistible sauce. It’s definitely a great budget-friendly

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

Some nights, I just need something cozy and totally easy to throw together, and this Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta has been a firm favorite for YEARS. It is one of those dinners that saves me on busy nights because it is simple, family-friendly, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. It’s rich and comforting without being

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