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What should I make for dinner today?: chicken recipes
Cooking Tips

What should I make for dinner today?: chicken recipes

By Gretel Morales - 2025-05-14T17:26:00Z
At Kiwilimón, we know that after years of cooking, inspiration can run out. If you're asking yourself: ¿what should I make for dinner today? Here we share 5 quick recipes with chicken for you to get to work.  

Remember that chicken is one of the most economical, yielding, and easy-to-prepare ingredients. Buy breast, thigh, or leg and take advantage of the fact that Kiwilimón has the best recipes for those days when you don’t know what to cook.  

You can also read: 15 chicken recipes 

5 chicken recipes for the whole week 

Don’t know what to make for dinner and have chicken in the fridge? Here are 5 easy and quick recipes to help you create your menus from Monday to Friday. Which dish are you craving the most? 

Monday 

Tlalpeño soup 
Tlalpeño soup is one of those classics that never go out of style and one of the best typical creations from Mexico City. This soup has a spicy touch, chickpeas, rice, vegetables, avocado, and the chicken pieces you prefer. 

Remember that the tlalpeño soup will be even more fulfilling if you add more vegetables, which will also make it healthier. Add a squeeze of lime and serve with corn tortillas.  

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Tuesday

Mole enchiladas with chicken 
Mole enchiladas with chicken are a great option, as it is a dish loved by both kids and adults. What’s best? They can be served with red or white rice. 

To make these enchiladas, don’t forget to lightly fry the tortillas so they don’t fall apart. Top with fresh cheese, sour cream, and onion. Enjoy!  

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Wednesday

Chicken meatballs 
Ground chicken is very versatile, easy to prepare, and delicious. Use it to make these meatballs in red sauce and serve with pot beans or white rice.  

Remember that these chicken meatballs can be filled with pieces of hard-boiled egg. It’s important that you don’t forget to season the chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, cumin, or the spices you have on hand.

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See more: 20 recipes with chicken breast

Thursday

Chicken in red sauce 
Do you have chicken in the fridge? Then hurry to prepare this chicken in red sauce recipe for the week’s meal. What we like most about this recipe is that it can be made with leg, thigh, or breast. 

You can serve this dish with rice, pot beans, or add potatoes to stretch it further. Are you craving this simple and quick dish? 

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Friday

Hawaiian chicken 
Hawaiian recipes are everyone's favorites because the combination of sweet and sour sauce with juicy pineapple is irresistible. This time we share this Hawaiian chicken that will be ready in just 30 minutes. 

Prepare it with diced chicken breast or with leg and thigh and enjoy its incredible mix of flavors. Serve with rice and vegetables! 

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You don’t have to spend hours looking for new recipes for dinner, as Kiwilimón offers you these 5 chicken recipes for the days when you don’t know what to cook. Get to work!  

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