Cluckin’ good eats: 41 chicken recipes to rule the roost

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Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, these chicken recipes have something for everyone, from zesty stir-fries to comforting soups and exotic international flavors to classic favorites with a twist!

Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Soy Garlic Wings

Soy garlic wings on a blue plate.
Soy Garlic Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Get ready for flavor with these soy garlic chicken wings! They’re ridiculously crispy, juicy, and bursting with both sweet and savory flavors. And guess what? I’ve got a sneaky trick up my sleeve that’ll make your wings consistently crispy without any deep frying!
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic Wings

BLT with Chicken

Closeup side view shot of a BLT with chicken.
BLT with Chicken. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Indulge in the ultimate summertime delight with this BLT featuring mouthwatering marinated tomatoes, crisp lettuce, salty bacon that’s so crunchy it’ll have you doing a happy dance, all sandwiched between perfectly toasted bread. It’s the picnic, cookout, or “just chill at home” sandwich of your dreams!
Get the Recipe: BLT with Chicken

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Hot honey lemon pepper chicken wings on a dark blue plate.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Prepare for a taste explosion with these hot honey lemon pepper wings. They’ll leave you craving their crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy goodness like there’s no tomorrow.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

In under 30 minutes, you can savor the divine deliciousness of Cast Iron Chicken. It boasts a wonderfully crispy, salty exterior that’ll make your taste buds jump for joy, while the tender, juicy interior will have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and even more!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Chicken and cabbage soup in a white bowl with a red linen beside it.
Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with Chicken and Cabbage soup. It’s a savory medley of chicken thighs, potatoes, veggies, ginger, garlic, and spices that’ll warm your soul and satisfy your cravings!
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Chicken and Leek Risotto

Chicken and leek risotto topped with parmesan and fresh dill in a white bowl.
Chicken and Leek Risotto. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Don’t be intimidated! Chicken and Leek Risotto is a hearty, lively dish that’s surprisingly easy to master. Trust me, you’ll conquer it with ease and savor every delicious bite of this tasty chicken dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Leek Risotto

Chicken Pastina Soup

Chicken pastina soup in a white bowl beside a halved lemon.
Chicken Pastina Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Looking for a comforting and healthy meal that’ll please the whole family? Look no further than Chicken Pastina Soup. It features adorable tiny star-shaped pasta, veggies, a zing of lemon, and a sprinkle of dill. It’s the perfect weeknight treat that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pastina Soup

Chicken Yaki Udon

Chicken yaki udon in a white bowl.
Chicken Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Get ready to stir-fry like a pro with Chicken Yaki Udon! This dish is bursting with flavor and shockingly simple to whip up. Prepare to be amazed by its deliciousness!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Yaki Udon

Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema

Grilled, sliced chicken on a white plate with cilantro crema.
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Fire up the grill for a sensational summer feast with grilled chicken and cilantro crema. Sink your teeth into juicy marinated chicken breast and experience the creamy, tangy goodness of cilantro crema.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Instant Pot chicken stew in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Chicken Stew. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

When you’re in a rush but craving a comforting dinner, turn to Instant Pot Chicken Stew. With tender shredded chicken thighs, veggies, and a touch of thyme, this simple yet mouthwatering dish comes together in under an hour, mostly hands-off thanks to the Instant Pot’s magic.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Italian chicken cutlets on a black plate with slices of lemon.
Italian Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

If you’re yearning for a salty, crispy, and savory treat, look no further than these undemanding, quick, and versatile Italian Chicken Cutlets. They are the perfect weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Lemons, sweet peppers, thyme, and cherry tomatoes with baked chicken thighs on a sheet tray.
Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Experience the zestiness of lemon chicken tray bake, also known as a sheet pan dinner. This easy-peasy weeknight meal combines crispy, savory chicken thighs, fragrant thyme, roasted sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and a burst of lemon. It’s a symphony of flavors that’ll make your taste buds sing!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Roast chicken with orange butter on a white platter with thyme, sage, rosemary, and halved oranges.
Roast Chicken with Orange Butter. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Prepare yourself for a roast chicken extravaganza! With its tantalizing crispy skin dusted with warm spices, fragrant orange butter, and juicy, tender meat, this roast chicken recipe is a feast fit for royalty.
Get the Recipe: Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken slow cooker enchiladas in a baking dish with two copper forks.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spice up your dinner routine with Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas. These babies are packed with spicy, tangy, and cheesy goodness. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and melty cheese combine to create a dish that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Curry Laksa

Laksa in a white bowl.
Chicken Curry Laksa. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spicy chicken curry Laksa is the stuff dreams are made of. What’s more enticing than a steamy bowl of rich, spicy soup with layers of flavor, chunks of chicken, and tender rice noodles?
Get the Recipe: Chicken Curry Laksa

Tandoori Chicken

A plate of tandoori chicken with a side dish of cooked rice, shot from a low angle.
Tandoori Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This tandoori chicken recipe is full of flavor, and easy, too! You can cook your tandoori chicken in the oven, on the grill, or even in your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Tandoori Chicken

Chicken 65

overhead shot of a plate of chicken 65.
Chicken 65. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken 65 is a spicy, crispy fried chicken from South India loaded with intense flavors of ginger, garlic, curry leaves, cumin, & chilies.
Get the Recipe: Chicken 65

Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken on a black plate with rice and dill.
Harissa Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Harissa chicken is so easy to make and loaded with deliciously spicy North African flavor. It’s amazing that it only has 6 ingredients (plus salt + pepper). I love cooking with Tunisian harissa paste, the spicy North African chile paste. It brings tons of flavor to this favorite weeknight chicken dish.
Get the Recipe: Harissa Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken on a striped serving plate.
Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

fried salt and pepper chicken in a black bowl lined with parchment paper.
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I made these Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fried hot chile peppers and garlic and I couldn’t stop eating them! They are so crunchy, spicy, and addictive.
Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken with Blood Orange Chimichurri

grilled chicken topped with chimichurri.
Grilled Chicken with Blood Orange Chimichurri. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Grilled chicken never has to be boring again. All you have to do is add a vibrant herb-citrus sauce and a kiss of smoke from the grill.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Blood Orange Chimichurri

Sheet pan paprika chicken and veggies

Hands holding paprika chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

A whole roasted paprika chicken with a creamy mayonnaise chicken marinade, baked with root veggies and rosemary. Once you taste this mayonnaise marinated chicken recipe, you will never bake chicken any other way!
Get the Recipe: Sheet pan paprika chicken and veggies

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken inside cast iron.
Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil as an Italian meal should be. Those juicy and flavorful Italian chicken breasts baked until golden brown are the way for a perfect summer or winter evening.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback on a baking tray
Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time. 
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Enchiladas with Chicken

Enchilada in a black casserole.
Enchiladas with Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our delicious Keto Enchiladas with Chicken for your perfect casserole dinner. Made with homemade enchilada seasoning, enchilada sauce, and shredded chicken wrapped in perfectly tailored tortillas, those low carb keto chicken enchiladas are an easy meal you can prepare even a day in advance.
Get the Recipe: Enchiladas with Chicken

Stir Fry Chicken

Stir Fry Chicken with cauli rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
Low Carb Stir Fry Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Best Keto Stir Fry Recipe, filled with veggies and minimum carbs, will make your dinner special. This low carb chicken and vegetable stir fry is a perfect idea you should take advantage of.
Get the Recipe: Stir Fry Chicken

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Curry Chicken with Onion

Curry Chicken with Onion inside golden pan.
Curry Chicken with Onion. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This recipe is all about the curry! Juicy chicken and caramelized onions are cooked in a spicy curry sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests at your next dinner party.
Get the Recipe: Curry Chicken with Onion

Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs

shake and bake chicken tenders on a white plate.
Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Tenders. Photo credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. These chicken thighs are deliciously juicy and crunchy! Have dinner ready in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs

air fryer breaded chicken thighs on a white plate with parsley.
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

These Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs are mouthwateringly juicy! Not to mention they are extremely easy to make. These breaded chicken thigh cook quick in the air fryer too! You’ll wish you made a double batch!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Keto Chicken Thighs

air fryer keto chicken thighs on a white plate with parsley.
Air Fryer Keto Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

These Air Fryer Keto Chicken Thighs are amazing! From the crispy skin, to the juicy tender dark meat. The whole family will love these delicious chicken thighs! With only 2 ingredients this is a super easy recipe to follow! Plus you will have it done in under 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Keto Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs on a white plate.
Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Chicken Air Fryer Recipes.

These Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs come out perfect every time. You’ll love how juicy and tender they come out! Perfect for if you need to get dinner on the table quickly. They’re ready in just 14 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs

air fryer frozen chicken thighs on a white plate with a napkin and fresh herbs.
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs make for a delicious dinner when you forget to defrost the chicken! Don’t worry these chicken thighs still come out super juicy! Have dinner ready in less than 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Low Carb Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

air fryer paleo teriyaki chicken thighs on a white plate with a salad.
Air Fryer Low Carb Teriyaki Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a simple late night dinner. They come out juicy and delicious! These boneless skinless chicken thighs have only 2 ingredients and cooks in less than 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Low Carb Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Overhead view of penne pasta with a rosa sauce in a pan.
Italian Penne Rosa Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Equally perfect for date night or a weeknight dinner, this Noodles & Company copycat recipe is full of flavor. You’ll love the creamy rosa sauce — and the fact that it’s made with an easy shortcut: jarred pasta sauce.
Get the Recipe: Penne Rosa with Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup

Spaghetti and meatballs soup in a cup.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

The ever-comforting dish of spaghetti and meatballs becomes even cozier when it’s made into soup and with chicken meatballs, at that. This easy dinner idea takes pasta night to a new level.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken tortilla soup in two blue bowls.
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Feast And West

Made with pantry staples and leftover chicken, this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will change your mind about last-minute dinners that actually taste good. It’s the best soup for busy weeknights and quick lunches, or any time you need to restock the fridge. You’ll make this recipe again and again!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

a basket of glazed chicken wings with a glass bowl of ranch sauce.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Cook chicken wings from frozen right in your air fryer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and veggie snacks for a delicious party snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air fryer fried chicken legs and thighs in a pile on a wooden cutting board.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready to enjoy the ultimate comfort food with Air Fryer Fried Chicken. This recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown chicken with juicy and tender meat on the inside. The air fryer creates a healthier alternative to deep-frying by using less oil while still achieving that irresistible crunch.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Three slow cooker tacos with chicken, lime, avocado and tomatoes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spice up your mealtime with Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love. Tender and juicy chicken simmers in a savory blend of spices, creating deliciously seasoned meat that’s perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas. The slow cooker does all the work!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Breaded air fryer chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese on a bed of pasta.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and healthier twist on the classic Italian dish. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and air fried to perfection, creating a golden and flavorful exterior. Top it off with marinara sauce and melted cheese for a cheesy and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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