29 Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken recipes are one of the most popular recipes in my home. I always look for different variations of chicken meals. Butter chicken, chicken tikka, herb chicken, chicken piccata… and the list goes on and on.
Let’s find the best and
Recipes With Chicken
1. Butter Chicken
It is one of the most popular Indian chicken recipes. The chicken is tender and juicy and tastes yummy.
This recipe is first made by Kundan Lal Gujral, a citizen of North India.
You can either use chicken thigh or chicken breast but make sure they are boneless. It is best served with basmati rice or garlic naan bread. The recipe takes around 45 minutes to make.
With a combination of plain yogurt, turmeric, garlic, coriander, and chicken breast or thigh you can make this lovely dish.
It is one of the best chicken thigh recipes.
2. Lemon Pepper Chicken
It is one of the easiest chicken recipes.
You need to cook the chicken at 165°F. The recipe takes on;y 10 minutes to make.
The ingredients needed are chicken breasts, parsley, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
3. Asian Chilli Chicken
This is one of the quickest chicken dinner recipes.
The recipe is best served with cauliflower rice. It takes only 8 minutes to make this recipe.
The ingredients include ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and boneless chicken breasts.
Make sure the internal temperature of chicken breasts is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check it with a thermometer.
4. Crispy Chicken Parmesan
Also known as Chicken Parmigiana, the recipe is quite popular across the world.
This dish is best served with garlic mushrooms or pasta.
It takes only 45 minutes to make the recipe.
You need to preheat the oven to 430 degrees Fahrenheit.
With a combination of panko breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese, eggs, and chicken breasts you can make this lovely recipe.
5. Air Fryer Fried Chicken
It is one of my favorite recipes for a game day.
The biggest advantage of making this recipe is it is healthy without compromising the crispness.
To get the best out of this recipe soak the chicken in buttermilk before you air fry it.
The recipe is best enjoyed with coleslaw or cornbread.
It takes around an hour to make this recipe. The ingredients include fryer chicken, black pepper, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and buttermilk.
6. Chicken Alfredo Bake
This is classic comfort food and a perfect dinner recipe.
You can also add other flavors to it depending on your taste.
This can be a make-ahead recipe as well, you just need to reheat it at 350°F. The recipe is Italian cuisine at its best.
To make it you need to preheat the oven to 375°F.
The ingredients include penne pasta, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and cooked chicken.
7. Chicken Madeira
It is a crowd-pleaser and impresses everyone. It is best served with mashed potatoes.
The recipe takes around an hour to make.
The ingredients include chicken breasts, Madeira wine, yellow onion, asparagus, and button mushrooms.
8. Chinese Orange Chicken
The sweet and spicy flavor of this recipe tastes perfect.
The recipe takes around half an hour to make.
To make the recipe the ingredients include boneless chicken breasts, orange juice, cornstarch, ginger, and flour.
9. Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Bake
It is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe.
The recipe takes around 45 minutes to make.
You need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ingredients include penne pasta, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, broccoli, and boneless chicken breasts.
10. Honey Garlic Chicken
This is a perfect recipe for busy nights as it is quick and easy to make.
It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.
The ingredients include chicken breast, honey, flour, butter, and soy sauce.
11. Marry Me Chicken
This is an easy recipe and takes only 25 minutes to make.
To make it you need to preheat the oven to 350°F.
With a combination of oregano, red pepper flakes, boneless chicken breasts, thyme, and angel hair pasta you can make this lovely recipe.
12. Crockpot Chicken Breasts
This is one of my favorite crockpot chicken recipes. For a busy weeknight, this is perfect.
I would suggest only using fresh chicken for this recipe.
To make this recipe you need a top-quality crockpot.
The ingredients include chicken breasts, paprika, chicken broth, pepper, and salt.
13. Baked Chicken Breasts
If you are looking for some baked proteins this is the recipe. It is one of the most delicious chicken breast recipes.
Let’s be honest, it is not easy to bake chicken. If you make a little mistake you will end up with a rubbery flavorless recipe. But if done correctly you will be showered with praise.
What I most liked about this recipe is it is versatile and can be customized easily.
A cooking thermometer is a must for this recipe.
You can keep the baked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days.
With a combination of chicken breasts, paprika, butter, salt and garlic you can make this delicious recipe.
14. Chicken Fajitas
It is one of the most delicious Mexican recipes. I like to serve it with tortillas.
This one-pan recipe will take only half an hour to make which is perfect for a busy weeknight.
The biggest plus is it’s a make-ahead recipe.
To make the recipe the ingredients needed are cumin, oregano, chicken breasts, bell pepper, and chili powder.
15. Teriyaki Chicken
This is one of the best chicken recipes. I often frequented a nearby Japanese restaurant just to have this but now I can easily make a restaurant-quality teriyaki chicken in the comfort of my home.
It is best to use chicken thighs for this recipe. The recipe is best served with rice.
The ingredients include soy sauce, chicken thighs, soy sauce, garlic, and broccoli.
16. Chicken Tikka Masala
This is one of the most popular Indian chicken recipes and tastes too good.
It is best served with rice.
The recipe takes around 35 minutes to make.
The ingredients include cumin, chicken breasts, yogurt, turmeric, and cilantro.
17. Chicken Noodle Soup
I love soup and this soup is healthy and protein-packed.
Use chicken thighs to get the best results.
Adding herbs like thyme takes it to the next level.
You can also make this soup using leftover chicken. The recipe takes 40 minutes to make.
You need a mix of chicken thighs, bay leaves, thyme, egg noodles, garlic, and chicken stock.
18. Chicken Biryani
This is one of my favorite chicken recipes and I make it quite often. I am sure once you will make it you want to make it again and again.
It is best served with raita which is a mix of yogurt, onion, mint, coriander, and salt.
Biryani takes around an hour to make.
The ingredients include ginger, basmati rice, saffron threads, chicken thighs, and ginger.
19. Creamy Chicken Marsala
It is one of the most popular chicken dishes.
It is best served with pasta or rice. The recipe takes 35 minutes to make.
The ingredients include all-purpose flour, butter, chicken breast, heavy cream, and parsley.
20. Smothered Chicken And Rice
It is one of the best dinner recipes. The recipe takes around 35 minutes to make.
You need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
With a combination of boneless chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, cooked rice, cooked bacon, and can cream of chicken soup you can make this lovely recipe.
21. Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet
It is almost like a cheesesteak, the only difference is instead of steak chicken is used. This is one of the easiest dinner recipes.
Make sure the chicken is thinly sliced and to get the best result use semi-frozen chicken.
It is best served with pasta or salad.
The recipe takes around half an hour to make.
The ingredients include Italian seasoning, provolone cheese, bell pepper, paprika, and boneless chicken breasts.
22. Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This is an easy chicken recipe and certainly a crowd favorite.
The best thing is you can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will still be good for up to 4 days.
It is best served with mashed potatoes.
To make it you need to preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ingredients include ranch dressing, black pepper, chicken breasts, garlic, and panko breadcrumbs.
23. Balsamic Chicken
You need a skillet for this recipe.
The recipe is simple yet delicious and it’s pretty easy to make.
The ingredients include balsamic vinegar, boneless chicken breasts, Italian herb seasoning, chicken broth, and garlic.
24. Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits
It is one of the most popular recipes in Whataburger restaurants. You can enjoy this recipe any time of the day.
To get the best taste marinate chicken for a longer duration.
You need to bake it at 450°F.
The ingredients include honey, all-purpose flour, black pepper, buttermilk, and chicken breasts.
25. Pollo Loco- Mexican Chicken And Rice
This is one of my favorite Mexican chicken recipes.
The ingredients needed are chicken breasts, onion, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and rice.
26. Chicken Scampi Pasta
It is best served with caesar salad.
The recipe takes half an hour to make.
With a combination of spaghetti, parmesan cheese, chicken tenders, garlic, and lemon juice you can make this lovely recipe.
27. Peruvian Chicken
Though this recipe takes a couple of hours to make, it’s worth it as you will earn a lot of praise from your near and dear ones.
The ingredients include jalapeno peppers, sour cream, paprika, chicken, cilantro, and oregano.
28. Southwest Chicken Casserole
This casserole recipe is one of the easiest weeknight dinner recipes. I love this dish more as you just need a pan to make it.
Packed with protein this is one of the healthiest chicken recipes.
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge and they will still be good for 4 days.
The recipe is best served with pineapple salsa.
To make it you need to preheat the oven to 350°F.
The ingredients include garlic, chicken breasts, garlic, cheddar cheese, and salsa.
29. Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Since it is a low-carb chicken recipe I make it quite often.
The recipe is crunchy on the outside and moist inside. The tangy flavor makes it super delicious. It is a perfect potluck recipe or you can definitely add it to your menu for your next party.
It is a standalone recipe but you can also serve it with veggies.
The equipment needed for this recipe includes baking sheets and parchment paper sheets.
The recipe takes around 50 minutes to make.
You need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ingredients include garlic, chicken thighs, ranch salad dressing mix, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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29 Best Chicken Recipes
Find the best chicken recipes that are easy to make and taste delicious. These recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners and for parties too.
Ingredients
- Butter Chicken
- Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Asian Chilli Chicken
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken
- Chicken Alfredo Bake
- Chicken Madeira
- Chinese Orange Chicken
- Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Honey Garlic Chicken
- Marry Me Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken Breasts
- Baked Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Fajitas
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken Biryani
- Creamy Chicken Marsala
- Smothered Chicken And Rice
- Chicken Cheesesteak Skillet
- Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Balsamic Chicken
- Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits
- Pollo Loco- Mexican Chicken And Rice
- Chicken Scampi Pasta
- Peruvian Chicken
- Southwest Chicken Casserole
- Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs
Instructions
- Choose your favorite recipe.
- Make sure you have all the ingredients with you.
- Prepare your favorite recipe.