I’ve got your dinner tonight! 

This grilled buffalo chicken is so tender and juicy, served alongside a grilled corn salad that is crisp, refreshing and super satisfying. 

The combo is SO summery, so light while filling at the same time and just tastes… fantastic.

I have no other words! If you love buffalo chicken anything, this is for you. 

There is no shortage of buffalo chicken inspired recipes around here. I have a ton, it’s easily one of our favorite flavor combinations. Unless it’s a salad, they tend to be on the heavier side and when it’s super hot here, we aren’t even that hungry. 

That’s where a recipe like this comes in! 

I use our grill every single day in the summer… sometimes twice a day. My kids actually want to eat vegetables when they are grilled, everyone enjoys chicken, salmon and steak – the options are endless. 

So! 

This is one of our favorite ways to make buffalo chicken right now. It’s similar to how I make the BBQ chicken sandwiches that I just shared. And it’s freaking delicious!

I marinate the chicken in some buffalo wing sauce. I grill it and then right before it’s finished, cover with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.

It gets all melty and fantastic and is incredible. 

Then! The best part.

The top gets covered with a grilled corn and scallion salad. Complete with lots of fresh lime juice, chives and cilantro. 

We eat a version of this corn salad every summer. It’s ridiculously simple and so easy to make. I throw the corn right on the grill with the chicken. But the best part is that you don’t even have to cook the corn. (more…)

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Summer sandwich season!

These grilled BBQ chicken sandwiches are incredible and the perfect weeknight meal. Top with guacamole and everyone will be thrilled!

Tastes like heaven, looks impressive and is easy enough to assemble for a big summer BBQ.

Extra guac for me please!

We bought a new grill so I’ve been grilling all the things. I usually grill all the things but this is different: we’ve been without a grill for a few months so I was extra excited. When I say that I use the grill daily for dinner in the summer, it’s not an exaggeration! I can’t live without it. 

I’ve been making chicken thighs often – Eddie adores them and they are our favorite to make for easy lunches, dinners or meal prep. This method is so easy but it’s also very flavorful. It seems too flavorful for what it is! 

Chicken thighs + seasonings + BBQ sauce + sharp cheddar

That’s how it’s done and it tastes like heaven. Put it on a sandwich or even slice it for a salad. Delish!

And of course I have to make it a bit extra by adding a quick guacamole. It should be our summer spread of choice. 

This is what’s stacked on our bun!

Grilled BBQ chicken thighs with melty cheddar

A heavy handed scoop of guacamole 

My favorite pickled onions

Some crisp refreshing romaine lettuce

Also can we talk about how I accidentally wrote ICONS instead of onions? I mean… they basically are pickled icons. Let’s be real. 

Oh and a super buttery brioche bun! (more…)

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I live for a meatball.

These chicken meatballs are so tender and juicy, filled with lots of melty cheddar and a pop of fresh jalapeno peppers. They aren’t overly spicy, but they are incredibly fresh, flavorful, cheesy and satisfying. 

And there’s a million different ways you can enjoy them too!

P.S. this is not the first time that I’ve shared an actual cheddar-peño chicken meatball recipe but this one is the best. I promise. 

It’s almost a given that if I make meatballs for dinner, everyone in the house will be happy. It’s the reason I’ve made a huge variety of meatball recipes over the years – it’s a surefire way to guarantee everyone is thrilled and will actually EAT. 

I’ll make meatballs with ground beef, turkey or chicken – and we usually love them all. I find that because I make them so often, my recipes are foolproof and they come together quickly. Most unique add-ins work too! Meaning that you can really add anything else you may love to these little meatballs. 

How cute!  (more…)

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We’re making an easy Monday meal today!

This is one of those meals that my kids go wild for. Crispy lemony chicken, creamy spaghetti and a ton of fresh herbs. It’s light but comforting at the same time. It’s easy to make and easy to love! 

And I almost want to tell you to double the chicken because it’s incredible. Little crisp lemon chicken bites. Sometimes I take one and dip it in dill sauce. 

Mind blown deliciousness. 

I don’t even know how to describe it… 

These lemon chicken bites are SO good – they are perfect on their own. Or thrown over rice or any other kind of grain. Also incredible in a wrap or on top of a salad. They don’t even look that special but they are tender and juicy and cook fast. 

And they are super easy to make! I chop up chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and add a sprinkle of cornstarch. Oh and some fresh lemon zest of course. It’s a dream!

Then, I crisp them up in a skillet and it takes mere minutes. Ridiculously easy, I tell you. They make the kitchen smell wonderful. The kids come in and want to steal a piece before the meal is even ready.

While the chicken is cooking, I boil some spaghetti. I like to use the same pan I cook the chicken in, so once it’s finished, I transfer it out. I throw the cooked pasta in, add some starchy pasta water, just a drop of cream, lots of fresh herbs and more lemon zest.

Oh! And parmesan. How could I ever forget?!

The spaghetti is similar to the lemon spaghetti with roasted chickpeas in Easy Everyday. That meal is such a staple for us – it’s so easy, the textures are great and it’s very satisfying. We make it all the time, so I’m always looking for a way to add more excitement or make it taste different! 

Yes, I even change up my own recipes. All the time, in fact!  (more…)

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Easy Everyday comes out TOMORROW!!

And today, I’m giving you a sneak peek of one of my favorite recipes: the cherry jalapeno chicken salad. This is such a fantastic make-ahead lunch or snack and it’s one I make over and over again.

This makes me so happy every time it’s in my fridge!

Think of the most delicious chicken salad with lots of texture, crunch, a tiny bit of heat from the jalapeno peppers and a chewy sweetness from the dried tart cherries.

Dreamy! (more…)

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You are not going to believe how easy this dinner is!

We’re making sticky apricot pork tenderloin and let me just tell you: you really only need six ingredients. Actually, four ingredients if we don’t count salt, pepper and water since we usually have those on hand. 

SIMPLE. Delicious. Sticky and tender and juicy and so satisfying. 

The method I use for this pork tenderloin is embarrassingly easy. I use it all the time for chicken and salmon and I’m happy to tell you that it works just as well for pork. It leaves you with a crispy exterior, a sticky apricot sauce and a very tender, juicy tenderloin. 

If that doesn’t sell you, I don’t know what will!

Here’s how I make it: 

I season the tenderloins all over and sear them in an oven-safe (I prefer cast iron) skillet. 

Next, I whisk together the apricot preserves and the water. This thins it out a bit to make a sauce, and it’s going to bubble up in the skillet!

Then, I pour the mixture into the pan with the pork. It helps to deglaze the pan and also simmers and thickens a bit more. I spoon it over the pork too. 

Time for the oven! The whole pan goes right into the oven for about 20 minutes or so. You will be surprised at how quickly it cooks! Just make sure to take the internal temp. 

THAT’S IT. How easy is that? 

Whenever I make a pork tenderloin, I always wonder why I don’t make it more often. Is this you too?

It’s such an easy, delicious meal – you can make it fairly quickly and it tastes amazing. There are so many ways to enjoy it too! 

And while it’s great for a weeknight meal, it also makes a lovely dish for a dinner party or fancier holiday. You could make this for Easter and serve it with a big salad and mashed or melting potatoes.  (more…)

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Just when we thought chicken cutlets couldn’t get any better!

This pretzel crusted chicken is super crunchy and savory, topped with an arugula salad dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. It’s flavorful, filling and such an easy meal! A lovely little dish to make for dinner.

Like just look at that crunch!

This is one of those dinners I like to make when we want something simple but not too heavy. Or maybe it’s just me at home for dinner. Girl dinner for one.

Or maybe we had a late lunch and just want something light.

This fits the bill!

So, I’ve shared a few pretzel crusted chicken recipes before. Pretzel crusted chicken fingers: a major fave. And the starter to howsweeteats house sauce. 

I’ve also made some pretzel chicken salads and what not. Also with honey mustard!

And just recently: pretzel crusted buffalo chicken bites.

My method on breading the chicken has changed a little bit and oh my, these are good. I freaking LOVE the savory flavor of the chicken. It’s so crunchy and crispy.

I make the chicken just like I do my regular chicken cutlets. Right in the pan. Super crispy, thin and crunchy. Delish! 

For years I’ve been making baked parmesan chicken with arugula salad and this is just like that. 

But different! Just a little twist.

Pan-fried, pretzel crusted and topped with super tangy honey mustard arugula.

It just sounds better. And it IS a little better. More flavor, or rather… different flavor.

Yes, my honey mustard vinaigrette, the one that is straight up drinkable. It is DREAMY. It’s not a creamy honey mustard dressing (I don’t love this) or thick. It’s vinegary and briney but also sweet and mustardy. 

I also love it for dipping! (more…)

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Just look at this semi-fancy mess of a meal!! 

This french onion meatloaf is absolutely divine. Tender mini meatloaves blanketed with melted gruyere cheese and topped with piles of caramelized onions. They are best served over mashed potatoes, but let’s be real: you’ll be tempted to eat them straight out of the baking dish. 

I mean how can you not be!

I’m sneaking in one more cozy recipe or two before spring officially hits and we’re into allllll the fresh goodness. I mean, I can’t wait for that. But first, you must know about these french onion meatloaves!

I say meatloaves because I like to make them into mini meatloaves, instead of one giant one. First, meatloaf is so much more appetizing to me this way. Second, it is so much easier and cooks much quicker. And third, I find that it’s easy to keep the meat tender and juicy this way. There is no drying out. It’s perfect! 

Oh, and fourth, when it specifically comes to this french onion meatloaf? Mini meatloaves mean that you get more caramelized onions and melty cheese in every single bite.

Sounds perfect to me! 

P.S. meatloaf is not the most beautiful thing to photograph. I wish it looked a little prettier but here we are. 

Meatloaf is not my favorite but it’s 100% Eddie’s favorite. He LOVES it. And he really loved when I french onion all the things, so I knew he’d absolutely flip over this.

Yes, at this point, I’ve turned french onion into a very because I’ve made so many darn recipes using the french onion twist. I can’t stop. Don’t make me! 

Here’s how I make this!

So, first things first, the caramelized onions. These are going to take at least an hour, even more for another recipe. But I usually cap it at an hour here because we’re going to roast them in the oven too! Since the onions will go in and ON top of the meatloaves, they don’t have to be as dark – unless you want them to be.

While the onions caramelize, I make my meatloaf mixture. This uses ground chicken, some breadcrumbs, a little bit of milk, garlic, herbs, gruyere cheese and some of the caramelized onions from above. 

Next, I shape the mixture into smaller loaves. I like to make four or six of these. Just make sure they are even in size! Divide the mixture into four equal portions, and form them into a mini loaf – sort of like a football shape. 

Then, I top with the remaining caramelized onions and some handfuls of gruyere cheese. Oh my YUM.  (more…)

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I have something so delicious for you to make tonight! 

These chicken meatballs are roasted on a sheet pan with sweet peppers, tomatoes, herbs and feta cheese. They can be enjoyed in so many ways: with rice, hummus, on a pita and more. We love ‘em! 

This is such a great meal to make for a weeknight dinner. It’s fairly easy and the payoff and flavor are incredible. Tons of flavor, meatballs that can be served multiple ways and with flavors that everyone loves. 

Remember last year when I shared the roasted chickpeas with peppers and tomatoes?? Well this is just like that, but with chicken meatballs. 

And oh my gosh it is HEAVENLY.

The meatballs stay so juicy. The peppers and tomatoes become almost sauce-like and the feta is the best tangy, creamy pop. 

I could eat these right off the sheet pan. In fact, I do!

My two favorite ways to eat this are:

Over rice with a drizzle of hummus, tzatziki and extra feta. 

Or in one of my homemade pitas with lots of hummus. 

I am obsessed. 

This is how I make them!

I throw the tomatoes and peppers on a sheet pan with a good drizzle of olive oil.

The meatballs are mixed up – they are filled with some fresh herbs, feta, garlic, breadcrumbs and more. SO yummy. 

I place the meatballs on the sheet pan, nestled into the tomatoes and pepper. Then it’s time to roast! 

When everything is done, I sprinkle on lots of feta and more fresh herbs.

Then, it’s time to serve! I’ve already gone over a bunch of ways that you can eat these, so take your pick. In a bowl, in a wrap, in a bun. 

You can just see how incredibly tender and juicy these are!! (more…)

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With cilantro ranch!!

Oooooh these little buffalo chicken bites are everything you want and more. Baked until crunchy with the pretzel crust. Brushed with tangy wing sauce and coated in a shower or fresh chives and herbs.

Oh!! And dipped in cilantro ranch for the good measure. The absolute best.

I have more chicken finger recipes than I can count, but these little bites are the best. I basically take my pretzel crusted chicken fingers and drench them in wing sauce. How could things go wrong?!

They are so darn good. Bite sized and so cute!

Some of the other buffalo chicken recipes on my radar that might come in handy for the super bowl this weekend: buffalo chicken wraps, meatballs, pizza, salad and more. It’s one of the best times of year for this! 

My little chicken fingers and nuggets have been so popular because they are crunchy and flavorful. For years, I’ve used the wire rack trick so I can bake the chicken and still get that excellent texture without sacrificing flavor too! 

These are excellent even if you want to make them alone or serve them with just the ranch.  (more…)

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