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With so many chicken dinner ideas, varying flavors, and differing cuisines you’re sure to never get bored. Time to get cooking!!

Collage of chicken dinner ideas.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Chicken is versatile and can take on various flavor profiles or pair with an assortment of ingredients. It’s delicious in soups, salads, and sandwiches, and makes a perfect star of any main dish. Enjoy this array of creative and delicious chicken dinner ideas, from classic comfort foods to healthier options.

  • For chicken tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

Best Chicken Recipes For Dinner

Cover in creamy sauces or fill corn tortillas, these chicken breast recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners. These are some of our go-to favorites!

1 Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Main Course Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.99 from 1075 votes
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2 Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Main Course Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 126 votes
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3 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Main Course Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 658 votes
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4 Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Main Course Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 36 votes
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5 Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Main Course Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 30 votes
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6 Teriyaki Chicken

Main Course Teriyaki Chicken
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 9 votes
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7 Chicken Flautas

Appetizer, Main Course Chicken Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 78 votes
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8 Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Main Course Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 100 votes
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9 Chicken Tacos

Main Course Chicken Tacos
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 84 votes
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10 Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Main Course Chicken Stroganoff Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.96 from 64 votes
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Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

These easy dinner ideas are perfect for sharing with guests! From Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas to Chicken Salad, this lean protein is perfect for quick meals.

11 Orange Chicken Recipe

Main Course Orange Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.94 from 16 votes
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12 Chicken Tender Recipe

Main Course Chicken Tender Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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13 Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Main Course Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.96 from 21 votes
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14 Chicken Taco Soup

Soup Chicken Taco Soup
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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4.98 from 42 votes
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15 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Main Course Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 6 votes
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16 Chicken Penne Pasta

Main Course Chicken Penne Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 18 votes
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17 Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Main Course Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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18 Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe

Main Course Chicken Alfredo Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.98 from 35 votes
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19 Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Main Course Triple Cheddar Chicken and Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.96 from 21 votes
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20 Chicken Pesto Pasta

Main Course Chicken Pesto Pasta
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 3 votes
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21 Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
4.84 from 30 votes
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22 Crockpot Ranch Chicken

Main Course Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
4.75 from 8 votes
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23 Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Main Course Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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24 French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe

Main Course French Onion Chicken Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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4.95 from 147 votes
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25 Chicken Divan Recipe

Main Course Chicken Divan Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.94 from 33 votes
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26 Honey Chicken Recipe

Main Course Honey Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 12 votes
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27 Salsa Chicken Recipe

Main Course Salsa Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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28 Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Main Course Chicken Scallopini Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.87 from 23 votes
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29 Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Main Course Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 29 votes
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30 Huli Huli Chicken

Main Course Huli Huli Chicken
Total Time: 1 day 21 minutes

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5 from 75 votes
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31 Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Main Course Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
5 from 50 votes
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32 Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Main Course Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 13 votes
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33 Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Main Course Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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34 Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
4.74 from 15 votes
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Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas

Keep it healthy with light seasonings with any of these lighter dinner options!

35 Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

Main Course Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 26 votes
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36 Chicken Caesar Salad

Salad Chicken Caesar Salad
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 21 votes
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37 Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 19 votes
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38 Cilantro Lime Chicken

Main Course Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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39 Chicken Kabobs

Main Course Chicken Kabobs
Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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40 Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a skinny version, which makes it even better!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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41 Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Main Course, Salad Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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42 Roast Chicken Recipe

Main Course Roast Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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43 Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe

Main Course Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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44 Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Comfort food gets lightened up with this Skinny Chicken Parmesan! Healthy, easy and totally delicious!
Main Course Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 19 votes
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45 Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Soup Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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46 Baked Chicken Taquito Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Baked Chicken Taquito Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 24 votes
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47 Chicken Drumsticks in Oven

Main Course Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.87 from 45 votes
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48 Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Salad Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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49 Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Main Course Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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50 Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Main Course Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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51 Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
4.99 from 54 votes
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52 Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Main Course Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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53 Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Main Course Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

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4.72 from 53 votes
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54 Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.91 from 40 votes
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55 Baked Chicken Recipe

Main Course Baked Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 34 votes
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56 Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Main Course Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Total Time: 41 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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57 Chicken Fajitas

Main Course Chicken Fajitas
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 7 votes
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Shredded Chicken Dinner Ideas

Prep and freeze Shredded Chicken to use in any of these tasty dinner recipes!

58 Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Main Course Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes

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5 from 173 votes
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59 Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe

Main Course Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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5 from 42 votes
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60 Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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61 Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe

Main Course Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
5 from 110 votes
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62 Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Main Course Chicken Manicotti Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes
4.91 from 21 votes
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63 Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Main Course, Soup Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

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5 from 158 votes
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64 Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups
Main Course Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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65 White Chicken Chili

Soup White Chicken Chili
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 161 votes
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66 Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes

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4.97 from 308 votes
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67 White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Main Course White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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68 Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Main Course Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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4.93 from 57 votes
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69 Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Main Course Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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4.99 from 151 votes
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70 Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Main Course Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.97 from 28 votes
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71 Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Main Course Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.95 from 53 votes
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72 Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Main Course Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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73 Crack Chicken Recipe

Main Course Crack Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
4.80 from 10 votes
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74 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Main Course Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Total Time: 25 minutes

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5 from 11 votes
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FAQS

  1. Grill. Apply a marinade, rub of spices, or a little salt and black pepper. This is perfect for everything from chicken thighs to drumsticks and several pieces can be cooked at the same time. 
  2. Stir fry. Perfect for smaller cuts of chicken like cubes and thinly sliced cutlets. Chicken Stir Fry is quick and easy. Add different sauces and vegetables to make a meal that can be served over rice and noodles using just one pan or skillet. 
  3. Fry. Especially drumsticks, thighs, and chicken breasts. Coat in a breading of flour like our Buttermilk Fried Chicken for a tasty, crunchy result. Use oil with a high smoking point like vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, lard, or olive oil labeled suitable for frying.
  4. Bake or roast. This is a great way to cook a whole chicken or larger chicken breasts. Keep the seasoning simple or spice it up.
  • Parchment paper. Place a piece of parchment paper over the chicken when you cook it in the oven. It helps keep in moisture.
  • Pound it. Pounding your chicken to an even thickness with a meat mallet will help it cook evenly.
  • Butterfly the breast. Splitting the chicken breast horizontally through the thickest part and opening it like a book helps get an even cook.
  • Add moisture. Marinate, brine, or braise.
  • Don’t overcook. Chicken is done when the internal temp on a meat thermometer is 165°F. A good indicator is that the juices run clear and the center is no longer pink.

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3 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I try to balance my red meat and chicken recipes each week. Every so often we get tired of our normal dinners and I love coming to your round up posts for more ideas.

  2. Olivia says:

    I love all things chicken! The ideas on your site for chicken recipes is amazing. Love it!

  3. Joy says:

    I use chicken for most of our weeknight meals, at least half & your recipes always come out so tasty & aren’t difficult to make. I made your chicken broccoli last week. It’s one of my favorites!