We've all had those days when we're too busy to spend hours in the kitchen, but we still want to enjoy a tasty, home-cooked meal. That's where these easy 5-ingredient chicken dishes come in. They're quick, delicious, and require only a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Let's get cooking!

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces

• 1/2 cup peanuts

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp. honey

• 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes

Instructions:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat.

• Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned.

• Add the peanuts, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.

• Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

• Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Rakhine Style Salad

Ingredients:

•  200g of chicken breast

• 1 tbsp. fish paste

• 5 chillies

• 1 onion

• 1 tomato

Instructions:

• Boil chicken breast for 15 minutes.

• Bake the fish paste for 2 minutes.

• Pound the baked fish paste with pepper, ginger, chilli and sugar .

• Cool down the boiled chicken and shred it. 

• Mix the shredded chicken with onion, tomato and pounded fish paste.

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

• Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

• Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.

• Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.

• Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken cook for an additional minute or two until the sauce has thickened.

• Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

• Serve hot with your favourite sides and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

With these easy 5-ingredient chicken recipes, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in no time. Whether you prefer spicy or sweet flavours, baked or pan-fried chicken, there's a recipe for everyone to enjoy. Don't let a hectic schedule keep you from enjoying a home-cooked meal!