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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

Parmesan Chicken Breast With Tomato and Herb Salad
Sarah Copeland
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
40 minutes
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Curry Chicken Breasts With Chickpeas and Spinach
Kay Chun
1924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,924
20 minutes
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Black Pepper Chicken Thighs With Mango, Rum and Cashews
Melissa Clark
1968 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,968
30 minutes
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Weeknight Lemon Chicken Breasts With Herbs
Jennifer Steinhauer
4609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,609
20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour marinating
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Baked Chicken With Crispy Parmesan and Tomatoes
Alison Roman
2173 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,173
30 minutes
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Grilled Chicken With Charred-Scallion Chimichurri
Kay Chun
500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
500
30 minutes
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Chicken Francese
Julia Moskin
7266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,266
35 minutes
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Crisp Chicken Schnitzel With Lemony Herb Salad
Melissa Clark
1873 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,873
30 minutes
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Mojo Chicken With Pineapple
Ali Slagle
1696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,696
40 minutes
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Chicken Fajitas
Ali Slagle
4668 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,668
40 minutes
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Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2933 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,933
20 minutes
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Chicken Katsu
Kay Chun
2744 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,744
30 minutes
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Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs With Feta
Ali Slagle
8857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,857
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Melissa Clark
2651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,651
40 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating
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Chicken Braised in Two Vinegars
Colu Henry
1993 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,993
30 minutes
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Easy Chicken Kapama
Colu Henry
1030 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,030
40 minutes
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Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates
Melissa Clark
6578 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,578
20 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,177
30 minutes
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One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Coconut Creamed Corn
Ali Slagle
2426 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,426
35 minutes
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Kua Kling (Southern Thai-Style Red Curry)
Ali Slagle
1764 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,764
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
3542 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,542
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil
Melissa Clark
3836 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,836
40 minutes
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Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Melissa Clark
2521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,521
30 minutes
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Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots
Colu Henry
2308 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,308
40 minutes
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Chicken Puttanesca
Colu Henry
1887 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,887
40 minutes
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Chicken Schnitzel With Pan-Roasted Grapes
Lidey Heuck
551 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
551
20 minutes
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Skillet Chicken and Pearl Couscous With Moroccan Spices
Colu Henry
2667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,667
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Apple, Fennel and Onion
Colu Henry
6104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,104
40 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,573
4 to 6 hours
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Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pozole
Sarah DiGregorio
1834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,834
50 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
15920 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,920
3 to 5 hours
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms and Bacon
Sarah DiGregorio
2934 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,934
4½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Feta, Lemon and Dill
Lidey Heuck
11033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,033
45 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
3090 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,090
35 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,505
40 minutes
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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
3905 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,905
30 minutes
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Chicken Nuggets
Ali Slagle
683 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
683
40 minutes
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Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)
Zainab Shah
1524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,524
30 minutes
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Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,290
25 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley and Mushrooms
Sarah DiGregorio
1982 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,982
3 hours 5 minutes
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Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce
Kay Chun
2644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,644
30 minutes
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Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Alexa Weibel
1457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,457
25 minutes
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