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Oven-Baked Chicken Dishes - 29 Best Recipes

These recipes make midweek cooking easier. Just grab a popular, affordable protein and make a family-friendly oven-baked chicken dish!

20 Easy and Delicious Chicken Casseroles

Few things compare to a good old chicken casserole. A complete meal for the whole family, made in one pot, requires little effort, and

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Nong Gai Op: Thai-Style Oven-Baked ChickenViews: 785

This chicken dish is very popular throughout Thailand. Baked or grilled, it's traditionally served with sticky rice and pairs especially well with papaya salad (som tom). Although it looks no different from regular baked chicken, read more

chicken legs, fish sauce, papaya, turmeric, white peppercorns, coriander...
Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 536
Chicken dishes in a slow cooker

When it comes to weeknight family dinners, chicken remains one of our favorite options. Why not make it without the extra fuss?

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Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken with Orzo PastaViews: 738

Young asparagus and sparkling lemon make this pasta and chicken dish spring-fresh and vibrant. Bake chicken legs, tucking thin slices of lemon and garlic under the skin. Serve with orzo pasta with asparagus and green onions, and wedges. read more

chicken legs, asparagus, orzo pasta, lemon, thyme...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 649
9 Mistakes in Cooking Chicken

These shortcomings are easy to fix—change your usual process, and the chicken will taste better.

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Grilled chicken legs in barbecue sauceViews: 717

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, brush it with the sauce, and serve with a side salad. read more

Chicken legs, barbecue sauce, celery, pinto beans, black beans, molasses...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1509
32 Chicken Dishes for the Whole Family

Tired of boring poultry dishes? These recipes are guaranteed to become new family favorites, using every part of the chicken.

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Grilled Chicken in Citrus BBQ SauceViews: 555

The bright citrus flavors of orange and lemon complement the other ingredients in this homemade barbecue sauce, which serves as a triple-duty marinade, glaze, and dip. Marinate the chicken in it (preferably overnight), then grill it for - read more

Chicken legs, barbecue sauce, orange zest, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cumin...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 438
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Tagine with chicken, olives and dried apricotsViews: 404

Salty olives, sweet dried apricots, fragrant spices, and tart pickled lemons imbue this North African dish with a sumptuous bouquet of flavors. Tagine is a thick chicken stew traditionally prepared in a ceramic pot of the same name. read more

Chicken legs, lemon, couscous, olives, ground ginger, coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, saffron, almonds, honey...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Thick chicken soup with potatoes and cornViews: 516

Succulent chicken legs are simmered with corn and colorful potatoes to create a thick, mouth-watering soup similar to ajiaco, a Colombian dish popular in Bogotá restaurants. The finishing touch is sour cream and capers. They immediately... read more

Chicken legs, blue potatoes, corn, avocado, habanero pepper, bay leaf, capers...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 500
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3 variations of chicken soupViews: 372

This recipe is a godsend for those who love to plan their family's meals. Classic chicken soup can be made ahead of time, divided into three portions, and frozen. The recipe offers three easy ways to make basic chicken soup healthier and more filling. read more

chicken legs, chicken breasts, celery, carrots, quinoa, dill...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 405
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Jerk chicken fricassee with sausage and celeryViews: 536

Chicken legs are simmered in a skillet with browned andouille sausage, celery sticks, thyme, allspice, and jalapeño, giving them the vibrant flavor of Caribbean jerk chicken. Before combining the chicken with the other ingredients, coat it in read more

chicken legs, andouille sausage, allspice, thyme, celery...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Baked chicken with pomegranate salsaViews: 543

Widely used in cooking throughout the Middle East, pomegranate molasses is made by reducing fresh pomegranate juice to a thick syrup. The sweet-tart molasses imparts a deep and rich flavor to simple chicken drumsticks when baked. read more

chicken legs, oranges, pomegranate, pomegranate molasses, red pepper flakes, coriander...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 216
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Meat, .
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Ajiaco: Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken and CornViews: 1,530

Ajiaco is a traditional Colombian soup that can be found in any restaurant throughout Bogotá. One of its main ingredients is potato. Typically, several types of potatoes are added to the soup, often three, but this recipe uses yellow potatoes. read more

Chicken legs, onion, garlic, bay leaf, cilantro, green onion, hot sauce, tomatoes, potatoes, red potatoes, yellow potatoes, corn, avocado, sour cream, crème fraîche, capers...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 500
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Fried chicken with morel sauceViews: 1,066

Morels are one of the most delicious mushrooms and a fleeting sign of spring. This one-skillet chicken and mushroom sauce dish is a wonderful way to kick off the mushroom season. Juicy, golden-crusted chicken legs are baked in a creamy sauce. read more

chicken legs, mushrooms, broth, cream, white wine, thyme...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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The best chicken noodle soup everViews: 5,320

The broth for this wonderful soup is made from chicken thighs. It's easier and quicker than boiling a whole chicken, and the flavor is just as wonderful, as the dark meat adds richness. You'll also need a double batch— read more

Egg noodles, chicken legs, carrots, celery, black peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Chicken Tamale PieViews: 1,916

This pie is an American take on the traditional Mexican dish tamales, stuffed corn dough balls steamed in corn husks. While Mexican tamales are labor-intensive to make, this pie is all about... read more

Chicken legs, salsa sauce, black beans, cornmeal, cheddar cheese, chili seasoning, green onions, sour cream...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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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Grilled Lemonade-Marinated ChickenViews: 2,032

Grill chicken legs for a rich, citrusy, sweet, and spicy flavor everyone will love. Before grilling, the chicken is marinated for several hours in a lemonade and spice mixture. For a richer flavor and more tender meat, stuff it with: read more

chicken legs, lemonade, lemon, oregano, dried onion, cumin...
Time: 8 hours 55 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
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Chicken in onion gravyViews: 5,897

Tender chicken in a sweet and spicy onion gravy is prepared in two stages. First, chicken legs, coated in a thin layer of flour, are lightly pan-fried until golden brown, then braised in the oven in the onion gravy until done. Fry the onions - read more

chicken legs, bay leaf, thyme, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Simple chicken dishes

You don't have to be a professional chef to prepare a delicious chicken lunch or dinner. Even beginners can handle these simple dishes.

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Chicken legs in a steamerViews: 4,023
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These festive chicken legs are made using chicken legs. The thighs are deboned and stuffed with a mixture of fried mushrooms and chicken breast in a wine sauce. The stuffed legs are steamed. read more

Chicken legs, chicken breasts, champignons, port wine, thyme, watercress, lemon juice...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Stew bouillabaisseViews: 2 193

Booya is a stew, or thick, ragout-like soup, prepared in the northern United States for large gatherings, at fairs, community celebrations, and for potlucks. Booya is typically cooked in large pots, with several participants, and the preparation process is... read more

Thyme, paprika, cinnamon, broth, bay leaf, hominy corn, corn, butter, sweet onion, carrot, celery, sweet pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, tomato puree, tomatoes, chicken legs, pork shoulder...
Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8-10
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Chicken with apples and onions in the ovenViews: 3,091

A delicious dish of chicken, pearl onions, and apples in an apple sauce with rich autumn flavors. This dish uses the most delicious part of the chicken—the drumsticks, beloved for their juicy, tender dark meat. Chicken drumsticks, rubbed with... read more

Chicken legs, mustard powder, onion sets, butter, flour, white wine, apple cider, broth, apples, wine vinegar, chives, tarragon, chervil...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Appetizers, Meat, .
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Chicken confitViews: 17,629

The name confit comes from an ancient French technique of preserving meat, where it is salted and then simmered for a long time under a layer of fat. But unlike traditional confit, this recipe doesn't require tons of... read more

chicken legs, black pepper, bay leaf, thyme...
Time: 2:00 p.m. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Grilled chicken with bulgurViews: 3,170

Just two ingredients—grapes and cinnamon—transform ordinary chicken with bulgur into a stunning Moroccan-inspired dish. Before grilling, the chicken legs are rubbed with a spice mixture that includes ginger, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Interestingly, read more

Chicken legs, bulgur, grapes, ground cayenne pepper, ground ginger, lemon zest, cinnamon...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 444
The Best Grilled Main Dishes

Get inspired by the best grilled main course recipes from chefs: pork loin, beef steaks, ribs, salmon and more.

Healthy chicken recipes

Simple recipes for the work week will allow you to prepare classic healthy chicken dishes suitable for a healthy menu: dumpling soup,

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Moroccan-Style Chicken with Pumpkin in a Slow CookerViews: 10,962

Chicken with vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce, cooked in a slow cooker, is delicious, juicy, and tender. A blend of oriental spices imparts a wonderful flavor and aroma, while butternut squash, turnips, and raisins infuse the dish with their natural sweetness. read more

Chicken legs, butternut squash, turnips, leeks, cumin, coriander, turmeric, raisins...
Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Chicken Adobo in a Slow CookerViews: 30,566

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish and cooking method where meat is fried or braised in soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. You can make a simplified version of chicken adobo at home, and a slow cooker will transform this... read more

chicken legs, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, bay leaf, onion, green onion, rice...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Grilled Chicken - 50 Recipes

Grilled chicken with our best recipes will be a hit at your picnic. Check out our recipes for barbecue chicken, wings, Jamaican chicken, and more.

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Grilled chicken legs with barbecue sauceViews: 30,989
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American Labor Day is almost incomplete without grilled chicken. Try this recipe for tender chicken thighs for a picnic. The barbecue sauce in this recipe is so good, you can easily double the amount without regret. It's quite good - read more

Chicken legs, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, molasses, mustard powder, cumin, paprika, thyme, ketchup, bouquet garni, bacon...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - famous chef
Chicken legs stewed in tomato sauceViews: 13 173

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Chicken legs, tomatoes, ginger root, onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Deep-fried chicken legsViews: 49,661
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Paprika, celery, salt, white peppercorns, cumin, garlic powder, chicken thighs, chicken legs, sour milk, coconut milk, garlic, rosemary, flour, semolina, starch, chili seasoning...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - restaurateur
BBQ chicken with chipotle peppers, mango and chimichurri sauceViews: 6,727
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Chicken thighs, chicken legs, parsley, green onions, grapeseed oil, lime juice, lemon juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, rice vinegar, agave nectar, mango...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Baked chicken legs with spring vegetablesViews: 7,018

For a complete meal, it's important to have the right combination of proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables, which you won't have to prepare separately anymore, thanks to this stand-alone dish of juicy chicken, hearty potatoes, and vibrant carrots and radishes. read more

chicken legs, dill, lemon juice, potatoes, radishes, carrots, green onions...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 569
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Oven-baked chicken legs with creamed cornViews: 7,419

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chicken legs, chicken thighs, flour, garlic, lemon, corn, milk, chives...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 591
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, .
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Christmas pizzaViews: 8 100

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Yeast dough, flour, cornmeal, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, milk, turkey, chicken legs, cranberry sauce, meat sauce...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: One 30cm pizza
Categories: Grill, Bird, .
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Grilled chicken legs with ginger sauceViews: 8 319

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Chicken legs, ground ginger, ginger beer, black tea, onions, tomato pulp, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, thyme...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6

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