Easy Chicken Recipes for Dinner

Simple Chicken Dinner Recipes

A mix of easy ways to cook chicken, from oven-roasted and grilled to tacos and tortillas. These recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward steps, so you can get dinner on the table quickly.

Lemon Basil Roasted Chicken

This lemon basil roasted chicken has crisp skin, juicy meat, and plenty of fresh flavor. Garlic, basil, Dijon mustard, and a whole lemon turn a simple roast chicken into an easy, impressive dinner.

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Lemon Basil Roasted Chicken is juicy with crispy skin and full flavor. Garlic and basil go under the skin, a whole lemon roasts inside, and Dijon mustard finishes it on top. This easy whole chicken is high in protein, gluten-free, and great for Sunday dinner or meal prep.

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Grill Pan Chicken Breasts

A cast-iron grill pan gives chicken breasts a golden crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy.

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Cook juicy chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet with just a few pantry ingredients. Golden on the outside and tender inside, this quick recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight meals.

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Chicken Tortilla Wraps

These chicken tortilla wraps are filled with taco-seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions. Add your favorite toppings for a quick, high-protein dinner the whole family can customize.

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These chicken tortilla wraps come together fast in a hot skillet. Taco seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions make a great filling that's ready in about 15 minutes. Wrap it all up in warm tortillas and add guacamole, salsa, or any toppings you like. It's an easy, high-protein meal that's ready fast. This recipe is gluten and dairy free.

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Chicken Fajitas

Juicy marinated chicken, peppers, and onions cook together in a hot cast-iron grill pan. Serve these easy chicken fajitas with warm tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and your favorite toppings.

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Juicy marinated chicken, bell peppers, and onions cook in a hot cast-iron pan for an easy fajita dinner. Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and your favorite toppings.

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Blackened Chicken Tacos

These blackened chicken tacos pair boldly seasoned chicken with warm tortillas and crisp, fresh toppings. They are quick to prepare and perfect for Taco Tuesday or a casual weeknight dinner.

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Blackened chicken tacos combine juicy, cooked chicken with deep flavor, warm tortillas, and fresh toppings, making each bite delicious. This easy recipe has great flavor and is perfect for Taco Tuesday or busy nights when you need a quick, tasty meal.

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Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

Old Sour Key Lime Sauce and honey create a sweet, tangy glaze for these juicy chicken thighs. Ready in about 20 minutes, this easy skillet dinner brings the flavor of Key West to the table.

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Key West Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs is a restaurant style dinner with the taste of old Key West. Use Old Sour Key Lime Sauce and a little honey to make a sweet and tangy mix that clings to the chicken. As it cooks, the sauce thickens and turns into a shiny glaze. It's ready in about 20 minutes. Serve with rice or vegetables for a delicious dinner!

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Crispy Chicken Recipes

Chicken with a golden crust and tender meat inside. Easy to make and always a solid choice for dinner.

Chicken Milanese

Thin chicken cutlets are breaded and pan-fried until crisp and golden. Serve this classic Italian chicken dish with fresh greens and lemon.

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Crispy chicken Milanese made with thin, breaded cutlets pan-fried until golden and served over fresh greens. This easy recipe comes together fast for a simple, classic dinner.

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Crispy Panko Chicken Strips

These panko chicken strips have a light, crunchy coating and a juicy center. They cook quickly on the stove and taste great with honey mustard or your favorite dipping sauce.

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These panko chicken strips are pan fried until golden with a light, crunchy coating. Made with simple ingredients, they cook fast and stay juicy inside. Serve them for dinner, as an appetizer, or with your favorite dipping sauces.

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Crispy Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

Thin chicken cutlets are coated in panko and fried until golden and crisp, then served with sweet and savory tonkatsu sauce. This easy Japanese-inspired dinner is crunchy outside and juicy inside.

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Chicken katsu is made with breaded, fried chicken cutlets served with a sweet and savory tonkatsu sauce. Coated in panko and cooked until golden, the crust stays light with tender chicken inside.

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Pan-Fried Chicken Nuggets

Homemade chicken nuggets are easy to make with chicken breast, panko, and a few seasonings. They cook in minutes and come out crisp on the outside and juicy inside.

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These pan fried chicken nuggets come out golden with a crisp coating and a juicy center. Made with simple ingredients like chicken breast and panko, they cook in minutes right on the stove. Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Crispy Chicken Tacos

Crispy panko-coated chicken makes these and easy weeknight meal. Load them into warm tortillas with crunchy vegetables, avocado, and a creamy sauce.

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Crispy chicken tacos made with panko-coated chicken and fresh toppings with classic Mexican flavor. Easy to make and ready in no time for dinner.

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Chicken Liver Recipes

Chicken livers cook fast and have a deep, rich flavor. You can sauté them with onions, blend them into a smooth spread, or serve them over toast. They're inexpensive, high in protein, and easy to make.

Beef and Chicken Chopped Liver

This traditional chopped liver combines beef and chicken livers for the benefit of beef liver without the overwhelming taste. Serve it chilled with crackers, greens, or fresh rye bread.

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Beef and chicken chopped liver made mostly with chicken liver for a mild flavor and smooth texture. High in iron and protein, and perfect for crackers, salads, or a traditional sandwich.

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Air Fryer Chicken Livers and Onions

The air fryer crisps chicken livers while keeping the inside moist and tender.

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Cooking chicken livers in an air fryer offers a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. The livers have a crispy exterior and a moist interior. Pairing them with caramelized onions adds a sweet contrast that enhances the rich flavors of the dish.

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Deli-Style Chopped Liver Spread

This deli-style chopped liver is made with chicken livers, sautéed onions, hard-boiled eggs, and apple.

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This deli-style chopped liver spread is rich, creamy, and full of old-school flavor. Made with chicken livers, sautéed onions, hard-boiled eggs, and a touch of sweetness from apple. Serve chilled with crackers, lettuce, or as a sandwich on fresh rye bread for a classic appetizer or lunch.

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Chicken Soup Recipes

Warm, simple, and easy to make ahead. These soups use basic ingredients and come together in one pot. Good for weeknights or when you want something lighter.

Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup

A whole chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs simmer together to make a deeply flavored homemade broth. Serve this comforting soup with matzo balls, egg noodles, or crackers.

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Old-fashioned chicken soup is made from scratch with a whole chicken, carrots, celery, onion, and fresh herbs simmered into a rich homemade broth. For the best flavor, choose an organic or pasture-raised chicken when available. Serve with matzo balls, egg noodles, or crackers for a comforting family meal.

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Chicken Feet Soup

Slowly simmered chicken feet create a rich, gelatinous broth with plenty of body. Enjoy it as a warming soup or use it as homemade chicken stock in other recipes.

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Chicken feet soup is a flavorful and gelatinous soup made by simmering chicken feet with herbs and spices. The result is a rich, collagen-rich broth that can be used for all of your recipes that require chicken stock.

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Deli-Style Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls

This easy deli-style soup combines chicken, carrots, egg noodles, and fluffy matzo balls in a seasoned broth.

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This easy New York deli chicken soup with matzo balls brings the flavor of a real New York deli to your kitchen. Made with Streit's soup mix, cooked chicken, sliced carrots, and egg noodles, it comes together in under an hour. The matzo balls puff up perfectly, and the broth has just the right amount of seasoning. All you need are eggs, oil, and water-then dress it up with a few fresh ingredients for a homemade touch.

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Chicken Salad Recipes

Cold, creamy, and great for lunch. These are built with cooked chicken, a simple dressing, and a few add-ins. Serve on bread, over greens, or straight from the bowl.

Deli Chicken Salad

This classic deli-style chicken salad is creamy, simple, and full of tender poached chicken. Celery adds a fresh crunch, making it perfect for sandwiches or serving over greens.

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This NYC deli-style chicken salad is made with tender poached chicken, mayonnaise, and celery. Simple, creamy, and perfect for sandwiches.

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Poached Chicken Breasts for Salads

Gently simmering chicken with vegetables and aromatics keeps the meat juicy and tender. Use the cooked chicken in salads, sandwiches, wraps, or rice bowls.

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The best way to cook chicken for salad is to simmer it low and slow. Add water, a few veggies, and let the chicken cook just until done. You'll get juicy, tender meat with clean flavor. It's perfect for chicken salad, wraps, or rice bowls.

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Sonoma Chicken Salad

This Whole Foods-inspired chicken salad combines tender chicken, sweet grapes, crisp celery, and toasted pecans. A creamy poppy-seed dressing ties everything together for an easy lunch or meal-prep favorite.

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This Sonoma Chicken Salad is a simple Whole Foods copycat made with tender chicken, grapes, celery, and toasted pecans. Everything is tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing for an easy salad that works for sandwiches, wraps, or meal prep.

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What to Serve with Chicken For Dinner

Round out your meal with a simple side. These go with just about any chicken dish.

Try our honey mustard dipping sauce, a simple homemade sauce that works with almost every chicken dish. It's smooth, a little tangy, and easy to mix in minutes.

• Steamed Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Broccolini
• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Mixed Garden Salad
• Oven Roasted Russet Potatoes with Garlic
• Lemon Asparagus Rice