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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

Weeknight Lemon Chicken Breasts With Herbs
Jennifer Steinhauer
4586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,586
20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour marinating
or to save this recipe.
Baked Chicken With Crispy Parmesan and Tomatoes
Alison Roman
2167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,167
30 minutes
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Grilled Chicken With Charred-Scallion Chimichurri
Kay Chun
499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
499
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Francese
Julia Moskin
7249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,249
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Crisp Chicken Schnitzel With Lemony Herb Salad
Melissa Clark
1865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,865
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Mojo Chicken With Pineapple
Ali Slagle
1680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,680
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Fajitas
Ali Slagle
4577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,577
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,921
20 minutes
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Chicken Katsu
Kay Chun
2735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,735
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs With Feta
Ali Slagle
8638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,638
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Melissa Clark
2637 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,637
40 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Braised in Two Vinegars
Colu Henry
1987 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,987
30 minutes
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Easy Chicken Kapama
Colu Henry
1029 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,029
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates
Melissa Clark
6505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,505
20 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,109
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Coconut Creamed Corn
Ali Slagle
2416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,416
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kua Kling (Southern Thai-Style Red Curry)
Ali Slagle
1726 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,726
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
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
or to save this recipe.
Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Melissa Clark, Lan Hing Riggin
3530 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,530
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil
Melissa Clark
3798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,798
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Melissa Clark
2495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,495
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots
Colu Henry
2300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,300
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Puttanesca
Colu Henry
1885 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,885
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Schnitzel With Pan-Roasted Grapes
Lidey Heuck
551 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
551
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Skillet Chicken and Pearl Couscous With Moroccan Spices
Colu Henry
2651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,651
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Apple, Fennel and Onion
Colu Henry
6081 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,081
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,519
4 to 6 hours
or to save this recipe.
Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pozole
Sarah DiGregorio
1825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,825
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
15592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,592
3 to 5 hours
or to save this recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms and Bacon
Sarah DiGregorio
2922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,922
4½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Feta, Lemon and Dill
Lidey Heuck
10791 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,791
45 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
3038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,038
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
3847 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,847
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Nuggets
Ali Slagle
679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
679
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)
Zainab Shah
1500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,500
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,201
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley and Mushrooms
Sarah DiGregorio
1955 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,955
3 hours 5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce
Kay Chun
2631 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,631
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Alexa Weibel
1430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,430
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
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