Quick and easy chicken recipes

Grill chicken thighs and romaine lettuce for a quick and easy salad in a tart Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Some of the same vinaigrette is used to marinate the chicken.

Rub chicken breasts with chili powder paste and grill them with corn tortillas for simple and delicious tacos that are easy to make midweek. Serve the finished...

The main goal of this recipe is to use up the shrimp cocktail sauce that's sometimes left over from parties. It makes a great base for chicken barbecue sauce! Grill the chicken...

If you're cooking beer can chicken on a charcoal grill, the only spices you'll need are salt and pepper—the smoke and beer flavors themselves act as a seasoning. Don't forget to place a drip tray underneath...

Beer can chicken is a popular grilling method, but not everyone has a grill, and it's not always available in all weather conditions. The solution: simple beer can chicken in the oven! It turns out...

Prickly pear pads, or nopales as they're known in Mexico, have been eaten for centuries. Research shows they help regulate blood sugar levels. And...

Stuffed chicken breast with pecans and tarragon is fried until golden brown, then simmered in a light tomato sauce with dry white wine until done. The result is a delicious and healthy dish...

Stuffed chicken breast always looks elegant, and it's much easier to make than you might think. Simply cut a pocket in the side and fill it with the filling, in this case a mixture of goat's...

Chicken breast rolls stuffed with goat cheese, orange zest, and dill are rolled in a mixture of breadcrumbs and ground pecans and baked to golden brown perfection.

To ensure even cooking and a beautiful golden crust on the cornichon chicken, butterfly it and bake it uncovered. Serve with a refreshing mojo sauce with cilantro, and...

Asian-style gherkin chicken in a spicy soy glaze with hoisin sauce, ginger, and green onions is served with a refreshing salad of fresh bok choy, grapefruit, and chili pepper. Remove from the segments...

These sweet and savory chickens will become your new signature dish for special occasions when you really want to impress your guests. Not only are these little whole-baked chickens...

Cornichons are simmered in a fragrant vinegar-soy sauce with sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves until tender, juicy, and delicious. Serve half a chicken with...

Want to feel like a seasoned cook? This recipe will give you a boost of confidence. Cornichons are fried in a pan under a press, shaped like a simple brick wrapped in foil. This method...

Cornichons are baked in a single baking sheet with a vegetable mixture of potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Due to their small size, they will cook at the same time as the vegetables. The dish looks...

Golden cornichons, served whole on a plate, are the perfect choice for a festive dinner. The secret to their amazingly crispy skin is keeping the skin very dry.

This chicken pot pie is so good, it's hard to believe it only took 16 minutes to make. "Deconstructed" means the filling and the puff pastry are cooked separately (much faster than...

Chicken pot pie is a great way to enjoy a delicious, filling meal on the go. These pot pie pies are quick and easy to make using store-bought pot pie dough, and the filling includes...

Chicken breast is sautéed with ginger, coriander, and green onions, then tossed with a tangy ginger dressing, infusing it with a ton of spicy, tangy, and herbal flavor. The salad is served in...

This is a quicker version of crispy fried chicken, using common pantry ingredients. Chicken legs are tossed with buttermilk and yellow mustard, giving them a...

A buttermilk marinade, seasoned with hot sauce, thyme, and garlic, makes this roast chicken flavorful and juicy. The chicken is marinated in the spiced buttermilk overnight and then coated in...

Waffles with chicken in hot syrup are a popular dish from the American South. This recipe adds a little cornmeal to the waffle batter, which adds a slight crunch and an unexpected...

This large and juicy sub sandwich is packed with all the flavors of the popular Buffalo hot wings. Slices of fried chicken breast are layered on butter-toasted baguette slices along with...

Chicken thighs are the juiciest part of the chicken, making them ideal for braising. You'll never dry them out, and the meat will be so tender it literally falls off the bone. Pre-seared thighs...

Crispy-fried chicken thighs are simmered with tender leeks and apples in natural non-alcoholic apple cider, resulting in a juicy, fruity, and spicy dish.

The Asian ginger-lime sauce adds a vibrant flavor to this dish. Some of it is used to marinate the chicken breast, and some is added as a sauce to the cooked noodles. Just 10 minutes of marinating...

Transform everyday chicken into a special treat with this Indian-spiced marinade. You can roast the chicken the same day, or freeze it in the marinade for easy access.

Fried chicken cutlets are one of the easiest and quickest dishes, perfect for both everyday use and special occasions. And with a little imagination, you can vary the flavor and crispiness...

Pasta horns are tossed with chicken, corn, black beans, onions, and tomatoes in a creamy cilantro dressing for a delicious, filling Mexican-inspired salad. Perfect for...

This oven-baked barbecue chicken recipe turns out super juicy and tender, with a sweet and tangy flavor. Only breasts are used. Brine them in a BBQ spice mix for a few minutes.

This Thai-style chicken with a light coconut glaze is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Served with steamed rice noodles and a cucumber and carrot salad...

The chicken breasts for this sandwich can be grilled on an outdoor grill or in a stovetop grill pan. A Mexican cilantro-lime vinaigrette, in which the breasts are tossed, adds a unique flavor.

The star of this recipe is the Mexican vinaigrette with lime and cilantro. It serves two purposes in chicken tacos. First, it marinates the juicy chicken. Second, it transforms ordinary...

The star of this light Greek-style dish is spinach. It's used as a filling for the chicken breast along with feta cheese, and it's also added to the cooked pasta to create a...

Chicken wings are marinated in white wine, lemon juice, and herbs, then grilled until lightly charred. They turn out juicy, tender, and deliciously flavorful. Serve sprinkled with...

This incredibly simple dish infuses baked chicken thighs with the vibrant flavors of a classic Greek salad. Simply combine ingredients, including olives, capers, and grape...

Feta, fresh dill, olives, and lemon are your secret ingredients that will transform ordinary chicken and potatoes into a magnificent Mediterranean-style dish. Chicken thighs are baked with green...

This chicken soup is a lighter version of the traditional rassolnik. Its unique flavor comes from pickled cucumbers, cucumber brine, and spicy grilled chicken, which is added a few minutes before...

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

These chicken ham croquettes will delight you with their exquisite flavor and wonderful combination of textures, with a tender meat filling inside a super-crispy crust on the outside—what could be better? The perfect appetizer for...

Broccoli is the perfect ingredient for Asian stir-fry. Firstly, it's healthy and juicy. Secondly, broccoli florets soak up the sauce like sponges, meaning you'll enjoy the amazing flavor...

Make delicious and juicy Italian rollatini with spinach and cheese. Thin veal cutlets are stuffed with the filling, rolled into rolls, and pan-fried until golden brown.

In this chicken dish, cream cheese serves two purposes: it provides a creamy base for the spinach and artichoke filling and also forms the base for the roasted pepper sauce. Stuff the chicken breast with the filling,...

Here's a simple tip to follow when it comes to healthy eating: "Eat the rainbow." This colorful stir-fry with bell peppers, corn, chicken, and green onions is a great way to heed...

The secret ingredient in this dish is dry vermouth. While it works similarly to dry white wine, the herbs and botanicals used to make vermouth add flavor and...

To ensure the juiciest chicken breast, pan-fry it until golden brown, then finish cooking it in the oven. Its delicate flavor will be the perfect backdrop for a vibrant relish made from...

Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, which can be difficult to get in sufficient quantities from a typical diet. Roast pumpkin seeds with warming spices like cumin and...

Chicken breast is baked on a single baking sheet with potatoes, garlic, asparagus, and grape tomatoes, and a couple of minutes before it's ready, everything is sprinkled with grated Parmesan and parsley and fried in...