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32 Chicken Recipes Your Family Wants You to Make Tonight!


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Chicken is a popular protein for a reason. It’s delicious, and pretty affordable, and adults and kids love it. You’ll love making these simple chicken recipes for dinner tonight.

Grilled Chicken Margherita

chicken topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Hello, summer and hellooooo grilled chicken Margherita! Tender, juicy chicken breast is paired with a garlicky sauce, pesto, jammy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella for an easy dinner packed with flavor.

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Peach Glazed Chicken

chicken drumsticks on a white plate.
Photo credit: Gluten Free Foodie

These tasty Peach Glazed Chicken Drumsticks are an easy family-pleasing meal. Just 3 ingredients required beyond salt & pepper!

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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs and rice
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Tender, juicy, smoky, and also just a little sweet, these Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs have it all and then some. And did I mention they’re incredibly easy too? Friends, meet your new favorite weeknight protein.

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Air Fryer Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Air fryer Greek chicken souvlaki on skewers with tomatoes.
Photo credit: Air Fryer Yum

No need to use the grill or turn on your oven. In less than 20 mins you will get this easy Greek fast food from air fryer to the table. Simply get your fixings ready while the Air fryer does it’s thing.

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Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken

a bowl with chicken and pasta and a spoon.
Photo credit: Lamberts Lately

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is loaded with basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, & sun-dried tomatoes – made in the Instant Pot in under 30 minutes!

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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

chicken drumsticks on a plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks transforms humble drumsticks into fabulously tender chicken with a good sweet, savory, and smoky marinade. It’s going to be a favorite!

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Chicken Barley Pulao

chicken and barley in a skillet.
Photo credit: Chocolates and Chai

Chicken Barley Pulao is a twist on a popular Indian dish – Chicken pulao. Following the same principles of making a pulao, this one-pot meal uses barley, providing a few added health benefits, as well as a delicious twist on the more traditional pulao recipe.

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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

chicken wings on parchment with lemons.
Photo credit: Razzle Dazzle Life

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are addictingly delicious. A combination of sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice. Made quick, easy, and a tad bit healthier using the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Without Breading

chicken tenders on a grey plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Tender and juicy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders With No Breading are a fast and tasty recipe that is ready in only 20 minutes (including prep!). Enjoy this delicious air fryer chicken recipe with your favorite side dishes for a fast weeknight meal.

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

drumsticks on a piece of parchment on a cutting board.
Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

Crispy, sticky Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are a super fast and easy choice for a busy weeknight dinner. Chicken legs are seasoned, basted with BBQ sauce, and air fried to tender perfection.

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Jalapeño Peach Chicken Bites

bits of chicken, jalapeno, and peaches with a spoon.
Photo credit: Whiskful Cooking

This Jalapeño Peach Chicken Bites recipe is bursting with bold flavors with a spicy jalapeño sweet peach sauce covering every tender juicy piece of chicken. It is an easy one-pan weeknight meal ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.

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Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken

grilled peanut butter chicken on a grey plate topped with cilantro and lime.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Peanut butter chicken proves that the best thing you can do with peanut butter is not pairing it with jelly in a sandwich, but making it into a fragrant and flavorful Thai-inspired sauce. Add it to juicy grilled marinated chicken breast and dinner is ready—and amazing.

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Sticky Lemongrass Chili Air Fryer Chicken Wings

a pile of chicken wings topped with green onions and chili.
Photo credit: Simply Delicious

These lemongrass chilli air fryer chicken wings are absolutely addictive. Served with roasted peanuts, they are sticky, spicy and all kinds of delicious making them the perfect game day snack.

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Greek Chicken Skewers

Greek chicken skewers on a black grill pan.
Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

Greek chicken skewers have tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful yogurt marinade. Parts of this recipe can be made ahead of time for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings

Grilled chicken wings on a white plate.
Photo credit: Posh Journal

These crispy grilled chicken wings are simple, easy, and delicious! The wings are seasoned beautifully with the homemade spice rub, made of basic pantry ingredients.

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

a whole roasted chicken in an air fryer basket.
Photo credit: My Gorgeous Recipes

A super easy recipe for an air fryer whole chicken that is deliciously juicy and tender with golden crispy skin and a lovely hint of lemon. Minimal prep, and just over an hour in the air fryer, and you have a big 2kg chicken cooked easily to perfection.

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

4 pieces of fried chicken on a plate.
Photo credit: Budget Delicious

Air fryer fried chicken is so easy to make and cooks quickly, is well seasoned and juicy so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Creamy Chicken Pasta

chicken casserole with cheese and spinach.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This Creamy Chicken Pasta is a simple dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken pesto pasta makes delicious leftovers, and that makes you a meal prep legend.

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Zucchini Mushroom Chicken

a white bowl of sliced zucchini, mushrooms, and chicken.
Photo credit: Oh My Food Recipes

Do you have a lot of zucchini from your garden and don’t know what to make? Let’s try out this tasty and simple panda express style zucchini mushroom chicken stir fry dish.

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Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

tater tot casserole in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Quiche My Grits

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole checks all of the boxes with creamy chicken, mixed veggies, and crispy tater tots on top!

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Chicken Fajita Casserole

chicken fajita casserole in a cast iron skillet.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a simple one-pan dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken and rice bake is incredible as leftovers.

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Healthy Chicken Salad

chicken salad in a croissant on a cutting board.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This Healthy Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthier twist on the classic chicken salad recipe. Mix up a batch of this no-mayo chicken salad for a tasty sandwich, or put it in ripe avocado halves for a gluten-free option.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

chicken casserole in a skillet
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a simple dinner that is delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this meal makes incredible leftovers.

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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

chicken taquitos in a bowl of cabbage.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

These delicious Air Fryer Taquitos are packed with tons of flavor. Baked, not fried, they are perfect for fast dinners and cook in only 9 minutes! No air fryer? You’ll also find oven-baking methods in the post.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

3 chicken tacos with guacamole.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

Juicy and flavorful, Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Perfect for freezer meals and make-ahead dinners, these shredded chicken tacos will become a family favorite.

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Black Pepper Chicken

chicken and peppers with onions.
Photo credit: Spoons of Flavor

Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe inspired by Panda Express. Juicy, tender chicken bites in a savoury black pepper sauce. This homemade black pepper chicken is easy, only requires a few ingredients to make, and tastes as good as your favorite Chinese takeout or even better.

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Chicken and Bacon Risotto

chicken and bacon risotto in a dark grey bowl.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Bacon Risotto is a one-pot weeknight dinner that is packed with amazing flavors. Ready in a flash, this pressure cooker risotto eliminates the long cook time and constant stirring of a stovetop version.

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Chicken Pasta Broccoli Bake

chicken pasta casserole in a dutch oven.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

This Chicken Pasta Broccoli Bake is a simple and easy one-pot meal that you can throw together in minutes. Chicken alfredo casserole is pure comfort food that the whole family will beg you to make over and over.

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Dutch Oven Chicken Stew

a bowl of chicken stew in a white bowl.
Photo credit: The Short Order Cook

This old-fashioned recipe for chicken stew with potatoes is made in the dutch oven. The one-pot classic has juicy chunks of chicken breasts, tender vegetables, and an amazing creamy broth. It’s a bowl of pure comfort.

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

a plate with chicken fajitas and lots of toppings.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

These juicy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas come together in just minutes with only a few ingredients. This easy one-pot wonder is a speedy and delicious dinner. 

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Chicken and Saffron Rice

a cast iron skillet with rice, peas, and sliced chicken.
Photo credit: Posh Journal

Looking for a simple yet scrumptious meal to satisfy your taste buds? Look no further! Chicken and Saffron Rice recipe is here to save the day. This delightful dish is a one-pot wonder, combining the richness of yellow rice infused with turmeric and saffron, along with tender, flavorful chicken seasoned with cumin.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

a plate with chicken thighs and colorful potatoes.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

With fresh herbs and a delicious garlic lemon marinade, these Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and potatoes make an amazing weeknight dinner. Your favorite flavors come together in a tasty one-pan dish.

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