Delicious Chicken Recipes — Easy, Healthy & Chef-Tested
Browse hundreds of chef-tested, easy chicken recipes — from juicy chicken breast dinners and weeknight one-pan chicken to how-to guides for roasting a whole bird. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, recipe videos, tested tips, and clear nutrition info so you can cook with confidence. Looking for quick ideas?
Looking for quick ideas? Start with our easy Baked Chicken Breasts, our classic Chicken Piccata Recipe, or try our “Double the Mushroom” Chicken Marsala. Recipes are organized by cut (breast, thighs, whole chicken) and method (oven, grill, Instant Pot, sheet-pan dinner)—all tested and trusted in our kitchen by Chef Sylvia Fountaine.
Chef-tested, family-friendly chicken recipes - by popularity, cut, method, time, or diet, and find step-by-step recipes, videos, nutrition facts, and printable instructions.
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Our Top-Rated Chicken Recipes
Here are a few of our readers’ favorite chicken recipes, all with glowing, 5-star reviews!
Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes
As a chef, passionate about nutrition, I opt for pasture-raised and finished, organic chicken breasts- clean and lean protein. New to chicken? Start with our baked chicken breasts- foolproof!
Best Chicken Thigh Recipes
Chicken thighs are tender, juicy and almost impossible to overcook. Here are out top chicken thigh recipes!
Lastest Chicken Recipes!
Here are the very latest chicken recipes on the blog. Be the first to rate them!
Cozy comforting Chicken Dinners
Who doesn’t crave a cozy chicken dinner from time to time? These crowd favorites are great for entertaining too!
Best Grilled Chicken Recipes
Learn how to grill perfect chicken every time. As a caterer, we had to perfect this! Here are some trusted, fan favorites. New to grilling chicken? Start with our Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken- juicy, delicious and foolproof.
Soul-warming Chicken Soups
One of my very first food memories was eating a bowl of my mom’s chicken soup in my high chair, with my hands right in the soup bowl. I remember feeling delighted.
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Chicken gets so tender in the instant pot. Easy to make and easy to clean up, we love this easy method!
Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners!
These simple dinners can be made on one sheet pan in the oven with just a little hands-on time! Perfect meals for busy weeknights.
CheF’S Tips & Faqs
What's the best way to keep chicken juicy?
Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking so juices redistribute. Marinating also helps lock in moisture and not overcooking-especially for lean cuts like chicken breast.
How long should I roast a whole chicken?
Roast a whole chicken at 425°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
What's the safest internal temperature for chicken?
According to the USDA, chicken is safe to eat when it reaches 165°F (74°C). Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy. I do prefer my thighs to cook a bit longer, to 175°F.
