33 Copycat Chicken Recipes Inspired by Your Restaurant Favorites

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33 Copycat Chicken Recipes Inspired by Your Restaurant Favorites2/33 Inspired by: Panda Express Orange Chicken 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Crispy Orange Chicken From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1294mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 3/33 Inspired by:

Now I fix it for my husband just about every week

The Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad with Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Quick Chicken Caesar Salad From the Recipe Creator: This zesty dish is a success. After tasting the salad at a friend’s going-away party, I made sure to request the recipe. Now I fix it for my husband just about every week. It’s great with a potato or pasta side dish and chunks of crusty bread. —Kim Blanda, Neptune, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 318 calories, 21g fat

This is my family’s favorite way to make roast chicken

(5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 4/33 Inspired by: Boston Market Rotisserie Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Oven Whole Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Country Roasted Chicken From the Recipe Creator: This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside. This is my family’s favorite way to make roast chicken. When my daughter was away at school, she even called home to ask me for the

recipe so she could make it herself

recipe so she could make it herself. —Judy Page, Edenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 525 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1399mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 52g protein. Find more tasty roast chicken ideas. 5/33 Inspired by: Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches From the Recipe Creator: I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant.

She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce

She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. This year we’ve been making our favorite menu items at home—and now you can, too! These are the best copycat recipes of 2021. 6/33 Inspired by: Chili’s Honey-Chipotle Chicken Wings 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sticky Honey Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Get

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Our Recipe for Sticky Honey Chicken Wings From the Recipe Creator: This honey chicken wings recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me. —Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 71 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 7/33 Inspired by: Maggiano’s Little Italy Chicken Piccata 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Get Our Recipe for Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce From the

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Recipe Creator: Once you’ve tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won’t hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. —Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 232 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 8/33 Inspired by: Benihana Hibachi Chicken Rice 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s easy to put together

Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Easy Fried Rice From the Recipe Creator: This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s easy to put together. —Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 476 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1077mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 9/33 Inspired by: Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy From

By the way, here’s how to make the best fried chicken

the Recipe Creator: As a child, my grandmother taught me how to make this chicken-fried steak. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are bigger, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein. By the way, here’s how to make the best fried chicken. 10/33 Inspired by: The Cheesecake Factory Spicy Cashew Chicken 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Ginger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews

30 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Cashew Chicken with Ginger From the Recipe Creator: There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it’s easy to prepare. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture: 349 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 starch. 11/33 Chicken Lettuce Wraps 33 Reviews Contest

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. The gingerroot, rice wine vinegar and teriyaki sauce give them delicious Asian flair. —Kendra Doss, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 wraps: 230 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/33 Inspired by: Chipotle Chicken Soft Tacos 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe photo

If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad

by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Get Our Recipe for Lime Chicken Tacos From the Recipe Creator: Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. —Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. For more, check out our favorite Mexican chicken recipes. 13/33 Inspired by: Buffalo Wild

Try these out if you’ve been stuck in a chicken wing rut

Wings Lemon Pepper Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Get Our Recipe for Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings From the Recipe Creator: These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you’ve been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 103 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 14/33 Inspired by: P.F.

Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken

Chang’s Sesame Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Get Our Recipe for Instant Pot Sesame Chicken From the Recipe Creator: Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you’ll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 311 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. 15/33 Baked

What could be better?

Chicken Parmesan 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chicken Parmesan Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Saucy chicken, melty mozzarella and crisp-tender broccoli—all in one pan. What could be better? —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 504 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1151mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 52g protein. 16/33 Inspired by: Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kung Pao Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4

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