Warning; these spicy chicken recipes are not for the faint of heart. From chili to sandwiches to casseroles, each of these chicken recipes packs a punch. Did you know that spicy food has nutritional benefits? It helps speed up your metabolism, combat inflammation, and may even fight cancer cells. No matter if your spicy taste buds prefer Buffalo, jalapeño, or a sweet heat, we have the kickin’ recipe for you.
Kung Pao Chicken
“A tasty Chinese chicken dish with spicy chilies and mouth numbing sichuan peppercorns that’s so quick and easy to make!” - Kevin
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
“These are so good. These are my husband and I's guilty pleasure. We try to stay away from too many fried foods, but we can't give up our spicy chicken sandwiches.” - Amanda
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
“Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is pure comfort food full of Louisiana flavor. This dish is spicy and smoky and is easy to make any night of the week.” - Debbie
Spicy Sriracha Grilled Chicken And Watermelon Salad
“Here's my attempt to recreate it as a bed for my favorite fast chicken. The cool sweet salad balances the saucy heat of the Sriracha to perfection. The simplicity of this marinade is matched only by its great taste. Tender, juicy and tangy...Mind the cooking time: the flattened chicken's ready in minutes, which makes this a great dish for hungry people!” - Jess
Cajun Chicken Blt
“The Cajun spiced chicken and the horseradish mustard aioli give this sandwich a spicy kick that is sure to please. My hubby absolutely loved the melted smoked provolone cheese topped with crispy smoky bacon. It's making my mouth water as I write, lol! This is really good on a quality roll. I just used up what I had on hand. This recipe is easy to increase to feed a crowd. Grilling the chicken is even better!” - Millie
Killer White Chili
“This white chili has likewise won me many awards whenever I have entered it in contests. It's the perfect balance of flavors that pairs beautifully with some good ole fashion corncake. Please enjoy!” - Suzanne
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
“I made this recipe last night. Oh my, I can't stop eating the chicken. I'm dieting so I prepared the chicken and will place it on top of lettuce. Delicious!” - Kristal
Jalapeno Chicken Casserole
“Someone gave me this recipe 13 years ago when I first got married. It's a very versatile recipe, you can change it up with different chips, make it spicier or less spicy. It has unlimited yummy potential. We've also used the filling as a dip.” - Tiphane
Grilled Jerk Chicken With Mango Salsa
“If you don't like Jerk chicken or spicy dishes, this chicken recipe might not be for you. But if you do like spicy, this is for you. We used three jalapenos in the mango salsa and found it quite spicy (and we like spice). Adjust the jalapenos to suit your heat tolerance. The marinade has all the classic flavors of jerk chicken with the added Scotch Bonnet pepper that gives it an extra kick. The mango salsa is so good alone but on top of the chicken, it's perfect and gives it a Caribbean feel. This recipe does have a few steps, but it's perfect on the weekends when you have a little extra time. A great grilled dish on a warm summer evening alongside a frozen tropical drink.” - Kitchen Crew
Crock Pot Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
“I came up with this recipe. My family LOVED it!!! It's easy as the Crock Pot does most of the work.” - Cindy
Mexican Chicken Casserole
“This dish is my family's comfort food and it is spicy! We love this so much some always bring it to holiday dinners! We all have our own way of making it but, this way is my favorite! If short for time I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it up. One whole chicken is the perfect amount of chicken. I like to use hot diced green chilies and diced tomatoes with green chilies.” - Jessica
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Onions And Cheese Sandwich
“It has just enough heat from the wing sauce and juiciness from the chicken. Of course, it wouldn't be a grilled cheese without the gooeyness from the cheese. The buttered Italian bread gives it a nice crunch too. More, please!” - Kitchen Crew
Chicken Chili Verde
“We had a few of the daughter's friends over so I put this recipe together. I put it over corn chips and cheese. The teenagers loved it just as much as the adults. It has that wonderful green flavor; it was full of flavor with a wonderful little bite of heat in the back. I hope you give it a try.” - Tamra