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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

Grilled Chicken With Charred-Scallion Chimichurri
Kay Chun
495 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
495
30 minutes
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Chicken Francese
Julia Moskin
7225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,225
35 minutes
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Crisp Chicken Schnitzel With Lemony Herb Salad
Melissa Clark
1856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,856
30 minutes
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Mojo Chicken With Pineapple
Ali Slagle
1652 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,652
40 minutes
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Chicken Fajitas
Ali Slagle
4458 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,458
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,902
20 minutes
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Chicken Katsu
Kay Chun
2721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,721
30 minutes
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Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs With Feta
Ali Slagle
8436 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,436
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Melissa Clark
2622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,622
40 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating
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Chicken Braised in Two Vinegars
Colu Henry
1982 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,982
30 minutes
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Easy Chicken Kapama
Colu Henry
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
40 minutes
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Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates
Melissa Clark
6413 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,413
20 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
13983 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
13,983
30 minutes
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One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Coconut Creamed Corn
Ali Slagle
2405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,405
35 minutes
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Kua Kling (Southern Thai-Style Red Curry)
Ali Slagle
1678 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,678
15 minutes
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Tea-Soaked Drunken Chicken With Cilantro-Scallion Oil
Kay Chun
388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
388
35 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Melissa Clark, Lan Hing Riggin
3522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,522
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil
Melissa Clark
3770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,770
40 minutes
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Easy
Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Melissa Clark
2464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,464
30 minutes
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Easy
Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots
Colu Henry
2286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,286
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Puttanesca
Colu Henry
1875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,875
40 minutes
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Chicken Schnitzel With Pan-Roasted Grapes
Lidey Heuck
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
20 minutes
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Skillet Chicken and Pearl Couscous With Moroccan Spices
Colu Henry
2626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,626
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Apple, Fennel and Onion
Colu Henry
6059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,059
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,444
4 to 6 hours
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Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pozole
Sarah DiGregorio
1812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,812
50 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
15236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,236
3 to 5 hours
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms and Bacon
Sarah DiGregorio
2915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,915
4½ hours
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Feta, Lemon and Dill
Lidey Heuck
10475 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,475
45 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
2913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,913
35 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,496
40 minutes
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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
3769 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,769
30 minutes
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Chicken Nuggets
Ali Slagle
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
40 minutes
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Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)
Zainab Shah
1459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,459
30 minutes
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Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,120
25 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley and Mushrooms
Sarah DiGregorio
1938 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,938
3 hours 5 minutes
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Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce
Kay Chun
2606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,606
30 minutes
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Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Alexa Weibel
1367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,367
25 minutes
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Easy
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