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Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

From our favorite chicken breast recipes to sheet-pan chicken thigh ideas, these recipes are our go-tos for easy weeknight dinners.

Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Quick Chicken Paprikas
Sarah Copeland
701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
701
55 minutes
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
769 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
769
35 minutes
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Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
2039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,039
10 minutes
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Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
981 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
981
40 minutes
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Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,444
35 minutes
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Easy Chicken and Rice
Mark Bittman
2775 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,775
30 minutes
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Easy Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ali Slagle
1084 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,084
20 minutes
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Sticky Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
1237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,237
30 minutes
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Crispy Chicken Thighs
Ali Slagle
967 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
967
40 minutes
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Chicken Manchurian
Zainab Shah
2044 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,044
45 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2928 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,928
30 minutes
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Lidey Heuck
1367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,367
25 minutes
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Chickpea-Chicken Salad With Green Harissa Dressing
Nargisse Benkabbou
1545 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,545
35 minutes
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Chicken Chili
Kay Chun
432 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
432
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice
Melissa Clark
3409 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,409
1 hour 40 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes
Yewande Komolafe
1296 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,296
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Red Curry Chicken With Butternut Squash
Ali Slagle
532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
532
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Chopped Salad With Chicken
Kay Chun
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Garlicky Chicken With Blistered Tomatoes
Yasmin Fahr
1933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,933
35 minutes
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Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
9144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,144
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
Eleanore Park
584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
584
40 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,327
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken With Tangy Greens
Sarah Copeland
654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
654
55 minutes
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Roasted Chicken With Fish-Sauce Butter
Eric Kim
3175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,175
45 minutes
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Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,502
40 minutes
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Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
2330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,330
1 hour 15 minutes
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Skillet Hot Honey Chicken With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,423
30 minutes
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One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Ginger
Yasmin Fahr
6170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,170
45 minutes
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Honey Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Eric Kim
1116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,116
1 hour
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One-Pan Crispy Chicken and Chickpeas
Yossy Arefi
2346 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,346
45 minutes
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Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
17047 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
17,047
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Shallots and Grapes
Colu Henry
4759 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,759
About 35 minutes
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Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)
Alexa Weibel, Kris Yenbamroong
5900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,900
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan
Melissa Clark
2810 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,810
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken With Greens
Ali Slagle
709 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
709
1 hour
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
973
20 minutes
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,195
25 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric
Alison Roman
6309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,309
1 hour, plus marinating
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,101
About 1 hour
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Stovetop BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
30 minutes
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Garlic Chicken With Giardiniera Sauce
Ali Slagle
315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
315
40 minutes
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Coconut Sambal Chicken With Rice
Kay Chun
190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
190
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt
Melissa Clark
17327 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,327
1 hour, plus marinating
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Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
474
30 minutes
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,411
20 minutes
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Coconut-Braised Chicken With Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
711 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
711
1¾ hours
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Chicken Stroganoff
Ham El-Waylly
2206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,206
35 minutes
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Pernil-Style Roasted Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
1245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,245
1¼ hours
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