Browse 54 chicken recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerThin chicken cutlets‚ sliced or pounded to a thickness of about 1/4 inch‚ keep the Romano-Parmesan coating from burning․ Thinner chicken will keep Romano-Parmesan from cooking more quickly than the chicken․ Lemon Chicken Romano is one recipe that features chicken with a Romano-Parmesan coating and lemon butter sauce to complement the Romano-Parmesan topping․
LunchRotisserie chicken that easily pulls apart is what I choose for this tzatziki chicken salad‚ as it holds onto the cool yogurt sauce without getting broken up into pieces․ English cucumber provides it with a crisp bite‚ while dill combined with lemon juice imparts Greek-style flavor‚ along with garlic in the yogurt as well․
LunchSelect large bakery croissants featuring visible airy layers and a deep golden-brown crust‚ as they support the stacked chicken and dressed romaine without collapsing․ This chicken Caesar croissant sandwich layers warm seared chicken‚ peppery Caesar greens‚ along with shaved aged parmesan within buttery pastry․ I also enjoy the greens with all that pastry․
DinnerChoose boneless, skinless chicken breast meat that can be cut into 1-inch nuggets․ Chicken breasts have a neutral flavor that pairs well with other ingredients․ Air-fried chicken nuggets are juicy inside and coated with crispy, thoroughly cooked panko and Parmesan bread crumbs․
DinnerDinner will be ready in 30 minutes using thin chicken breasts and a simple double dredge to make a quick gravy on the stove․ Chicken Fried Chicken is fried until golden and crisp and served with peppery country-style gravy to make a full meal for the family․
LunchMarinating chicken for 30 minutes adds lemon juice‚ garlic‚ oregano‚ dill‚ and other seasonings․ Chop the chicken into 1-inch pieces․ Cook the chicken in a medium-high skillet․ Let the cooked chicken sit for a few minutes before serving in bowls to prevent it from drying out‚ even when served cold with other toppings․
DinnerBaking chicken with feta cheese lets some of the liquid from the tomatoes baste the chicken․ This hot honey feta chicken recipe is a convenient option for those who don't want to prepare a separate sauce while the chicken is cooking․ Hot sauce and honey baste the chicken‚ and the feta cheese melts into a spreadable texture․
DinnerLook for boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts of similar sizes to flatten even more before cooking to give equal doneness and texture when served with Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin sauce and pan drippings‚ including garlic (an easy preparation technique)․
DinnerRoasting marinated chicken at 425°F cooks it through‚ and then a high broil blisters the spice coating into a red-orange crust with blackened‚ crisp edges‚ while this chicken shawarma is prepared with thin slices of juicy dark meat alongside cool garlic sauce and with pita on the side․
DinnerI prepare this six-portion chicken casserole specifically for those occasions when I find myself desiring dinner that is ready to bake later․ Thick pieces of chicken rest beneath the layer of cream cheese‚ while mozzarella bubbles under the broiler before crispy bacon is added alongside green onions at the table (it's the part I like most)․
DinnerWarm tortillas bend with great ease and can also roll without splitting․ I heat the stack using a damp paper towel before filling them‚ while after baking there is bubbling red sauce‚ fully melted cheese on top‚ together with a smooth chicken and Greek yogurt filling inside (the filling remains tucked in)․
LunchPrep the chicken‚ the rice‚ the corn‚ along with the beans all in one batch‚ then hold the avocado and cold toppings back until the time for lunch․ These BBQ chicken rice bowls are exceptionally well-suited for an efficient meal prep routine‚ featuring smoky glazed chicken placed atop loose rice alongside corn that has nicely browned spots (I like the little char on the corn)․
LunchThis chicken and mixed vegetables stir-fry recipe is a fast dish for weeknights․ Chicken breasts and mixed vegetables are stir-fried in a brown sauce․ The brown sauce is lightly sweetened and flavored with sesame oil‚ ginger‚ and garlic․ This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make․
DinnerBrown chicken pieces‚ then remove and drain to ensure they don't get soggy when added to honey garlic sauce․ Honey garlic chicken noodles recipe includes sesame soy noodles and coleslaw with browned chicken pieces․ Each serving contains 34 grams of protein․
DinnerPrecooking the breaded chicken keeps it crispy when it is cooked further with other ingredients․ Breaded chicken nuggets in this General Tso's Chicken recipe were glazed with a shiny, sweet, and mildly spicy sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar․
DinnerRoast chicken is an appropriate dish to serve six people at a family dinner․ Seasonings and butter mixed into and brushed over the chicken breast add flavor from herbs like rosemary‚ thyme‚ and parsley and other ingredients like lemon and onion‚ as well as a crispy‚ browned skin․
DinnerBrowning the chicken before adding it to the rice gives the one-dish meal extra flavor and color without making the chicken tough․ Other ingredients in the casserole‚ including broccoli‚ milk‚ and cheddar cheese‚ create a creamy texture and cheesy topping․
DinnerMarinating boneless chicken thighs in mango and soy sauce marinade helps these flavors permeate the chicken․ Grilling boneless chicken thighs marinated in this way produces grilled chicken with juicy mango flavor and a grilled, browned exterior, as well as a slight mango taste․
DinnerCook a double batch of slow cooker pesto chicken and save half for a future meal․ Serve the spinach, crème fraîche, and Parmesan cheese near serving․ This recipe is for a creamy chicken dish with red pesto and sun-dried tomatoes and a rich, silky Parmesan finish․
DinnerDinner can be served in 35 minutes or less with baked sweet potato chicken nuggets․ Mashed sweet potatoes and ground chicken are used as the filling for each nugget․ Coating the nuggets with seasoned flour and cornstarch provides a crisp texture․ One pound of chicken will make approximately 24 nuggets․
DinnerIngredients for four servings can be prepped while cooking the chicken․ Preps for the chicken and egg batter can be done alongside other sweet-and-sour sauce ingredients‚ which will be combined at a later time․ Sweet-and-sour-style chicken fingers are thin strips of chicken breaded with cold batter and cooked until crispy․
DinnerChoose a fresh‚ unfrozen‚ boneless‚ skinless chicken breast to make nutritious baked chicken nuggets that are firm and have a paprika-coated crust․ Bake the nuggets on a preheated pan and then broil to give them browned surfaces․
DinnerPureed beans thicken the soup for a creamy texture in this chicken white chili recipe without using cream cheese or half-and-half․ Other ingredients in the recipe‚ in addition to shredded chicken and green chiles‚ are corn and lime juice for added flavor and heft․
DinnerMake this six-serving Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken recipe by combining all ingredients in a slow cooker․ Enjoy the chicken filling on rice‚ tortillas‚ and other dishes‚ including nachos․ Ingredients in the chicken filling include chicken breast‚ black beans‚ corn‚ tomatoes‚ green chilies‚ and cream cheese․