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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.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Sheet-Pan Chicken and Tomatoes With Balsamic Tahini
Ali Slagle
521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
521
20 minutes
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Easy
Marsala Chicken Meatballs
Carolina Gelen
1112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,112
1 hour
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Easy
Chicken au Poivre
Kay Chun
4531 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,531
45 minutes
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Easy
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Kia Damon
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Cutlets
Lidey Heuck
630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
630
40 minutes
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Braised Chicken With Cabbage and Lemon
Carolina Gelen
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Caramelized Lemon
Dan Pelosi
9329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,329
55 minutes
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Easy
Hot-Mustard Grilled Chicken
Christian Reynoso
427 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
427
50 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce
Samantha Seneviratne
409 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
409
25 minutes
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Easy
Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
7133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,133
35 minutes
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Easy
Seared Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Carolina Gelen
711 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
711
45 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Ali Slagle
1375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,375
About 3 ½ hours
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Easy
Grilled Tahini-Honey Chicken Thighs
Yasmin Fahr
1589 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,589
20 minutes
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Easy
Garlic-Scallion Chicken Sandwiches
Christian Reynoso
615 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
615
30 minutes
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Easy
Baked Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Vivian Chan-Tam
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
30 minutes
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Easy
Spiced Chicken and Rice With Cardamom and Cinnamon
Kay Chun
2167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,167
45 minutes
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Easy
Hot Honey Chicken
Farideh Sadeghin
497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
497
1 hour
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Curry Chicken Fried Rice
Romel Bruno
1088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,088
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Dan Pelosi
2595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,595
25 minutes
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Easy
Blackened Chicken Breasts
Kia Damon
1593 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,593
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
616
40 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Garlic Chicken
Yasmin Fahr
3558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,558
25 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Herby Roast Chicken With Peas and Carrots
Ali Slagle
397 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
397
45 minutes
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Easy
Quick Chicken Paprikas
Sarah Copeland
625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
625
55 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
539
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Marinade
Lidey Heuck
1459 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,459
10 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Chicken Cutlets
Christian Reynoso
793 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
793
40 minutes
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Skillet Ginger Chicken With Apricots
Yasmin Fahr
2263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,263
35 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken and Rice
Mark Bittman
2644 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,644
30 minutes
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Easy Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ali Slagle
866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
866
20 minutes
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Easy
Sticky Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
1073 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,073
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Chicken Thighs
Ali Slagle
750 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
750
40 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Manchurian
Zainab Shah
1579 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,579
45 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2579 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,579
30 minutes
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Easy
Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Lidey Heuck
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
25 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea-Chicken Salad With Green Harissa Dressing
Nargisse Benkabbou
1270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,270
35 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Chili
Kay Chun
364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
364
1 hour
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice
Melissa Clark
2390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,390
1 hour 40 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes
Yewande Komolafe
915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
915
40 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Red Curry Chicken With Butternut Squash
Ali Slagle
364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
364
1 hour
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chopped Salad With Chicken
Kay Chun
298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
298
45 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Garlicky Chicken With Blistered Tomatoes
Yasmin Fahr
1663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,663
35 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus
Yossy Arefi
7585 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,585
20 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
Eleanore Park
457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
457
40 minutes
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Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
1000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,000
1 hour
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken With Tangy Greens
Sarah Copeland
561 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
561
55 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Chicken With Fish-Sauce Butter
Eric Kim
3006 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,006
45 minutes
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Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,110
40 minutes
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Easy
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