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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

Baked Chicken With Crispy Parmesan and Tomatoes
Alison Roman
2165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,165
30 minutes
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Grilled Chicken With Charred-Scallion Chimichurri
Kay Chun
496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
496
30 minutes
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Chicken Francese
Julia Moskin
7241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,241
35 minutes
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Crisp Chicken Schnitzel With Lemony Herb Salad
Melissa Clark
1858 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,858
30 minutes
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Mojo Chicken With Pineapple
Ali Slagle
1663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,663
40 minutes
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Chicken Fajitas
Ali Slagle
4516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,516
40 minutes
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Chicken Miso Meatballs
Kay Chun
2910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,910
20 minutes
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Chicken Katsu
Kay Chun
2726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,726
30 minutes
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Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs With Feta
Ali Slagle
8544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,544
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Melissa Clark
2630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,630
40 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating
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Chicken Braised in Two Vinegars
Colu Henry
1984 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,984
30 minutes
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Easy Chicken Kapama
Colu Henry
1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,025
40 minutes
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Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates
Melissa Clark
6454 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,454
20 minutes
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Spicy Sesame Noodles With Chicken and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
14061 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
14,061
30 minutes
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One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Coconut Creamed Corn
Ali Slagle
2410 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,410
35 minutes
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Kua Kling (Southern Thai-Style Red Curry)
Ali Slagle
1710 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,710
15 minutes
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Tea-Soaked Drunken Chicken With Cilantro-Scallion Oil
Kay Chun
387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
387
35 minutes
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Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Melissa Clark, Lan Hing Riggin
3524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,524
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil
Melissa Clark
3782 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,782
40 minutes
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Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
Melissa Clark
2485 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,485
30 minutes
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Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots
Colu Henry
2295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,295
40 minutes
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Chicken Puttanesca
Colu Henry
1881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,881
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
2638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,638
1 hour
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Apple, Fennel and Onion
Colu Henry
6074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,074
40 minutes
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10489 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,489
4 to 6 hours
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Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pozole
Sarah DiGregorio
1819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,819
50 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
15407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,407
3 to 5 hours
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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms and Bacon
Sarah DiGregorio
2919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,919
4½ hours
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Feta, Lemon and Dill
Lidey Heuck
10650 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,650
45 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
2973 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,973
35 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1498 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,498
40 minutes
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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs
Lidey Heuck
3806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,806
30 minutes
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Chicken Nuggets
Ali Slagle
675 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
675
40 minutes
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Keema Shimla Mirch (Ground Chicken With Bell Peppers)
Zainab Shah
1481 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,481
30 minutes
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Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,160
25 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley and Mushrooms
Sarah DiGregorio
1946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,946
3 hours 5 minutes
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Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce
Kay Chun
2617 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,617
30 minutes
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Kimchi Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Alexa Weibel
1403 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,403
25 minutes
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