Quick and easy chicken recipes


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Cajun Dry-Marinated Chicken on a Pellet GrillViews: 1,049

A dry marinade is a great way to quickly (and cleanly) marinate chicken. The result is just as delicious and flavorful as a liquid marinade. Dry brining would also work—but...

Chicken, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic granules, ground cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, black pepper, pickled cucumber, capers...
Time: 13 hours 40 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 774
Categories: Grill, Bird, Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Smoked chicken wingsViews: 1 124

For this recipe, it's best to use large, whole chicken wings, uncut, to allow them to infuse with the smoky flavor without drying out. The wings are marinated for several hours in a mixture of juices...

Chicken wings, sour cream, Pecorino Romano cheese, dill, lime, ground cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cumin...
Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 484
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Spicy Fried Rice with Chicken CurryViews: 942

Savory curry powder and chili oil pair beautifully with sweet corn and bell peppers in this chicken fried rice dish. This recipe is a delicious way to use up leftovers...

Chicken thighs, long-grain rice, corn, bell peppers, green onions, eggs, chili oil, curry...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 390
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Shawarma with chicken from the ovenViews: 862
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This quick version of shawarma is made with chicken, which doesn't require long marinating and spit-roasting. Thinly slice boneless, skinless chicken thighs, toss with spices, and bake in...

Chicken thighs, pickled cucumber, plum tomatoes, lettuce, yogurt, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, pitta...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 389
Categories: Salads, Meat, With beans, .
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Chicken, Mango, and Chipotle Taco SaladViews: 803

A sweet and spicy mango-chipotle vinaigrette does double duty in this Mexican-inspired salad: it not only serves as a dressing for the salad, but also helps transform...

Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, salsa, black beans, corn, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese, corn chips...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 436
Author: - famous chef
Stir-fry with green chili peppers on a bed of lettuceViews: 521

This stir-fry with chicken pieces, sweet and hot peppers, is infused with the stunning flavors of lemongrass, garlic, ginger, cumin, and coriander. Just the right amount of heat and spice, it pairs perfectly with neutral...

Lemongrass, broth, jalapeño pepper, Fresno pepper, shallot, garlic, ginger root, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, tamari sauce, fish sauce, lime, chicken, bell pepper, onion, iceberg lettuce...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 494
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, .
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The best grilled chicken breastsViews: 1,696

If your grilled chicken breasts always turn out dry, this recipe is for you! The chicken breast marinates for 30 minutes and grills for just 10 minutes, resulting in incredibly juicy and tender breasts. Everything...

chicken breasts, yogurt, lemon, green onions, garlic...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 314
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Fried Chicken with Jicama TabboulehViews: 597

Thin slices of chicken breast are rubbed with a paprika-spice mixture and grilled until delicious grill marks appear. Just a few minutes is all it takes to keep the tender breast from drying out and keep it...

chicken breasts, jicama, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon juice, paprika, mint...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 463
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Jerk chicken with plantainsViews: 688

Prepare a delicious and quick Caribbean-style dinner. Skinless chicken breast is rubbed with Jamaican jerk seasoning, pan-fried until crispy and spiced, and served with a side of fried...

Chicken breasts, bananas, plantains, bell peppers, ginger root, red onions, chili peppers, jerk seasoning, apple cider vinegar, pineapple jam...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 540
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Moroccan Chicken in a Slow CookerViews: 743

Looking for a hearty, comforting, and warming meal for the whole family? With spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and coriander, this juicy chicken is just the thing. It's made with chicken...

Chicken thighs, carrots, lemon, tomato paste, prunes, dried apricots, olives, olive brine, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, turmeric, ground cayenne pepper, cinnamon, paprika, harissa sauce...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 267
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Tender chicken in a slow cookerViews: 634

Using a slow cooker, you can cook a tender whole chicken in less than an hour. It turns out juicy and so tender, the meat will fall right off the bone. If you're looking for a crispy, golden-brown flavor...

chicken, bay leaf, thyme, lemon...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 633
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Frozen chicken breast in a slow cookerViews: 2,245

Cooking frozen chicken breast in a slow cooker is your secret weapon on weekdays when time is tight and there's no time to defrost. After the pressure cooker cycle is complete, be sure to let...

chicken breasts...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 68
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Harissa-Glazed ChickenViews: 635

This mouth-watering five-ingredient glaze will make chicken breast incredibly delicious and special in just half an hour, perfect for a quick dinner at the end of a workday. For the glaze, you'll...

chicken breasts, harissa sauce, honey...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 220
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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The best chicken cutletsViews: 795

Ideal chicken cutlets should be juicy and tender on the inside, with a crispy, non-soggy breading on the outside. This recipe delivers just that. A mixture of large...

Chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, pecorino romano cheese, garlic granules, onion powder, red pepper flakes, lemon...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 727
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Quick chicken in the ovenViews: 618

If you want to roast a whole chicken quickly and without having to turn it occasionally in the oven, butterfly the chicken. This involves cutting off the backbone and flattening the chicken flat...

chicken, black pepper, paprika...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6 Caloric content: 270
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Crispy baguette with chicken parmesanViews: 580

To make this delicious and quick version of Chicken Parmesan, you'll need an oven-safe skillet. Thin chicken cutlets are pan-fried until golden brown and then braised in...

Chicken cutlets, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, panko breadcrumbs, toast, thyme, oregano, parsley...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 694
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Tender chicken in the ovenViews: 1,357

A dry marinade of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, combined with a long simmer in the oven, produces stunning results: incredibly juicy chicken thighs...

chicken thighs, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika...
Time: 20 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 539
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Crispy Chicken with Melting Cheese, Florentine StyleViews: 730

Florentine-style dishes feature the addition of poached spinach, as in this recipe for crispy chicken breast topped with melting mozzarella and served with a quick sauté of cherry tomatoes and...

Chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, spinach, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, milk...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1121
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken with rice and mango salsaViews: 816

Make a complete, quick meal in one skillet. Rice simmers alongside chicken in a delicious mango salsa, absorbing all the wonderful juices. Ree Drummond...

chicken thighs, long grain rice, salsa, mango...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6 Caloric content: 247
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Rice with chicken, carrots and gingerViews: 705

Make a quick pilaf with an unexpected nutty flavor from almonds and cinnamon to enhance the natural sweetness of carrots. This pilaf is made with basmati rice and ready-made...

Basmati rice, cinnamon, ginger root, coriander, red onion, carrots, grilled chicken, mint, cilantro, yogurt, almonds...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 485
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - famous chef
Sweet and spicy wings in the ovenViews: 1,463

One of the easiest crispy chicken wings recipes that will delight all lovers of sweet and spicy flavors. This recipe uses shoulder chicken wings, but you can use a different variety if you prefer...

Butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, pecans, ancho chili, garlic powder, chicken wings...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-5 Caloric content: 276
Author: - chef
Buffalo Chicken LegsViews: 3 311
Recipe contents:

Fans of spicy Buffalo chicken wings will love the idea of ​​preparing the drumsticks for the same flavor and serving them as a main course with a side dish or as a beer appetizer. Chicken drumsticks...

Chicken drumsticks, chili seasoning, garlic powder, butter, hot sauce, barbecue sauce...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 608
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Quick Chicken ChiliViews: 762

The traditional Tex-Mex dish chili con carne (or simply chili) simmers on the stovetop for a long time until the flavor develops. But with this quick recipe, you can have chili ready in just half an hour...

Grilled chicken, sweet potato, bell pepper, tomato puree, red beans, cheddar cheese, chili seasoning, cumin...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 450
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Middle Eastern-style chicken burgersViews: 549
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These delicious, spicy, and healthy burgers are surprisingly quick and easy to make. Even though the patties are made with lean ground chicken, they're tender and juicy. All thanks to the addition of...

Wholegrain bun, minced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, pomegranate molasses, red pepper flakes, coriander, cinnamon...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 435
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author:
Pasta with spinach pesto and chicken cutletsViews: 802

For this recipe, it's best to use short, tubular pasta, such as mezzi rigatoni, which will soak up the delicious spinach-nut pesto sauce. You don't need to buy pesto for this...

Rigatoni pasta, ground chicken, spinach, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, pine nuts...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 470
20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Escarole SaladViews: 462

A complete chicken and vegetable side dish can be prepared in the oven using the grill mode in just minutes! You'll especially love the texture of the grilled escarole: the leaves are tender in places,...

Chicken breasts, escarole, panko breadcrumbs, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, raisins, almonds...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 269
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Chicken Parmesan DumplingsViews: 1,017

These dumplings are made with leftover chicken Parmesan. Simply chop it, mix it with grated Parmesan, and wrap it in store-bought dumpling dough. You can use leftover chicken Parmesan instead of...

Eggs, chicken, Parmesan cheese, wonton dough, marinara sauce, broth...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 16 dumplings Caloric content: 250
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Crispy chicken fingers in a cereal coatingViews: 905

The secret to these incredibly delicious crispy strips is sweet breakfast cereal. Before rolling the chicken breast pieces in it, coat the chicken in a thin layer of flour, then dip it in whipped...

All-purpose flour, eggs, breakfast cereal, chicken breasts, ketchup, applesauce, Worcestershire sauce...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2-4 Caloric content: 251
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Appetizers, Meat, .
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Chicken nuggets in panko breadcrumbsViews: 5,679

Kids love crispy chicken nuggets. But have you ever wondered what's in store-bought nuggets? Make them at home! It's quite simple, and you'll be sure your child...

Eggs, yogurt, kefir, chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, mustard, carrots, cucumbers, celery, ranch dressing...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 408
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Oven-fried chicken piecesViews: 1 149

This chicken recipe turns out incredibly crispy and delicious, just like deep-fried chicken. However, it's baked in the oven, skinless, and much healthier. To get the crust...

Eggs, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chicken...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 275
Author: - famous chef
Tortilla soupViews: 953

Mexican tortilla soup, thick and rich, is a wonderful warming dish, perfect for cold weather. Its key ingredient is corn tortillas: some of them are used in the soup itself as a thickener,...

Tortilla, chili seasoning, cumin, garlic, bay leaf, onion, cilantro, broth, tomato puree, jalapeño pepper, chicken breasts, avocado, lime, red onion, queso fresco cheese, sour cream...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 277
Categories: Salads, Meat, .
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The best chicken saladViews: 773

The main ingredient in this salad is chicken breast poached in a flavorful broth. This method of cooking makes it very tender and juicy. Cut it into small pieces and serve with...

Mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, celery, shallots, dill, parsley, chives, thyme, onions, carrots, chicken breasts, broth...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 324
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Quick and Healthy Tandoori ChickenViews: 1,804

To prepare this popular Indian chicken, you don't need a special tandoori oven; your oven will do the job just fine on the grill. The chicken breast is pre-marinated in...

Chicken breasts, ginger root, garlic, lemon juice, curry, yogurt, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Soups, Transparent, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken noodle soupViews: 5 166

This classic noodle soup with tender chicken breast is equally delicious in summer and winter, especially when you need a quick warm-up in bad weather or to recover from a cold. This recipe is a must-have...

chicken breasts, egg noodles, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - famous chef
Tostadas with beans and chickenViews: 4 216

Mexican tostadas are delicious and easy to make at home. They're similar to sandwiches, but instead of regular bread, you'll use crispy tortillas. You can fry them yourself or buy them...

Grilled chicken, tortilla, romaine lettuce, baked beans, tomatoes, avocado, wine vinegar, queso fresco cheese, sour cream...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken Parmesan (light version)Views: 2,929

A lighter version of the popular chicken Parmesan in tomato sauce, topped with melting mozzarella and Parmesan. It's just as delicious, but much quicker to prepare than the traditional dish. All thanks to...

chicken breasts, capellini pasta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, parsley...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author:
Chicken Parmesan RollatiniViews: 2015

Try Italian chicken parmesan in mouth-watering rolls. Shredded mozzarella is wrapped around thin chicken cutlets, then the rollatini are coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and...

Broth, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes, basil, chicken, parsley, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, polenta...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 350
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author:
Asian-style chicken legs in a slow cookerViews: 3,290

Load up your slow cooker in the morning, and when you get home from work, you'll be rewarded with a delicious Asian-inspired dinner: sweet-and-spicy, sticky chicken legs in a sauce that thickens and becomes...

Hoisin sauce, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken drumsticks, five-spice seasoning, green onions, rice...
Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Healthy Parmesan Chicken Breasts in the Air FryerViews: 4,815

The chicken breast becomes incredibly crispy thanks to a light coating of coarse Japanese panko and Parmesan breadcrumbs, and a quick frying in the air fryer. Meanwhile, the inside of the chicken is very...

Chicken breasts, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, lemon juice, yogurt, oregano...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
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Indian Chicken with Rice and CashewsViews: 10,594

This dish is infused with the aromas of Indian spices paired with fragrant cilantro. Its superb flavor is enhanced by a special sauce made from fresh cilantro and hot serrano peppers, which...

Jasmine rice, chicken thighs, coconut flakes, serrano pepper, lemon juice, curry, turmeric, cashews...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 780
Simple chicken salad recipes

Simple chicken salad recipes

Stuff chicken salad into a bun, wrap it in lettuce, or eat it with crackers. Either way, chicken salad is worth making. Why?

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15-Minute Chicken Cutlets with ArtichokesViews: 1,659

This classic Italian dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare—perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets fry quickly on their own, and to make it even easier...

chicken breasts, artichokes, capellini pasta, white wine, capers...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Sandwiches, Salads, Meat, .
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Appetizer salad with fried chickenViews: 2,466

Leftover roast chicken from last night's dinner makes a delicious salad and filling for hearty sandwiches. Cut the chicken into pieces and mix it with celery,...

Grilled chicken, pickled cucumber, celery, sour milk, kefir, mayonnaise...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - culinary writer
Chinese Chicken SaladViews: 5 189

The star of this Chinese salad is baked chicken breast, brushed with soy sauce and dark sesame oil. It's sliced ​​and mixed with the rest of the salad ingredients: thinly...

Chicken breasts, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, water chestnuts, tangerines, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger root, chili sauce, almonds...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 415
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken for tacosViews: 3 131

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner after work. Small pieces of chicken breast simmered in a spicy tomato sauce make the basis for delicious tacos you can make...

chicken breasts, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, cumin, paprika...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 16 - 20

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