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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

Baked Chicken Breasts
Lidey Heuck
1821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,821
1 hour 15 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Hot Honey Chicken With Hearty Greens
Ali Slagle
2348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,348
30 minutes
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One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Ginger
Yasmin Fahr
5444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,444
45 minutes
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Honey Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Eric Kim
865 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
865
1 hour
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Easy
One-Pan Crispy Chicken and Chickpeas
Yossy Arefi
2020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,020
45 minutes
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Easy
Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice
Kay Chun
15110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
15,110
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Shallots and Grapes
Colu Henry
4571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,571
About 35 minutes
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Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)
Alexa Weibel, Kris Yenbamroong
4877 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,877
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan
Melissa Clark
2715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,715
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken With Greens
Ali Slagle
681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
681
1 hour
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
809 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
809
20 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,014
25 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric
Alison Roman
6066 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,066
1 hour, plus marinating
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1016 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,016
About 1 hour
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Easy
Stovetop BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
318 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
318
30 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Chicken With Giardiniera Sauce
Ali Slagle
305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
305
40 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Sambal Chicken With Rice
Kay Chun
164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
164
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt
Melissa Clark
15543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,543
1 hour, plus marinating
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Easy
Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
30 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1226 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,226
20 minutes
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Easy
Coconut-Braised Chicken With Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
662 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
662
1¾ hours
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Easy
Chicken Stroganoff
Ham El-Waylly
2023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,023
35 minutes
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Pernil-Style Roasted Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
1198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,198
1¼ hours
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Easy
Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
905 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
905
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Turmeric and Orange
Nargisse Benkabbou
1873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,873
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Parm Burger
Ali Slagle
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
30 minutes
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Honey-Mustard Chicken Tenders
Ali Slagle
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
45 minutes
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Hot Mustard and Honey Glazed Chicken
Kay Chun
1554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,554
45 minutes
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Easy
Maple Roasted Chicken
Millie Peartree
1060 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,060
45 minutes, plus brining
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Michelada Chicken
Ali Slagle
2192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,192
45 minutes
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Easy
Greek Chicken With Cucumber-Feta Salad
Ali Slagle
5942 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,942
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Baked Chicken
Ali Slagle
2120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,120
1 hour 20 minutes
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Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri
J. Kenji López-Alt
4082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,082
About 10 minutes, plus marinating if desired
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,121
45 minutes
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Seared Chicken With Salami and Olives
Ali Slagle
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
25 minutes
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Roast Chicken and Vegetables With Tahini
Ali Slagle
1165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,165
45 minutes
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Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
22647 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,647
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Scallion Chicken With Bok Choy
Kay Chun
5397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,397
45 minutes
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Pineapple-Marinated Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
4245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,245
30 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,293
40 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Lemony Chicken With Brussels Sprouts
Yasmin Fahr
4404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,404
1 hour
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Easy
Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1447 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,447
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Pressure Cooker Chicken Korma
Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey
803 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
803
35 minutes, plus 2 hours' steeping
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Yewande Komolafe
2739 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,739
45 minutes
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Chicken Salad With Lemon-Sesame Dressing
Ali Slagle
596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
596
15 minutes
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Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs With Parmesan Peas
Kay Chun
367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
367
30 minutes
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Weeknight Chicken Marbella
Rick A. Martinez
3702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,702
45 minutes
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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio
7475 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,475
5 to 6 hours
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Easy
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