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This is the place to find all of the BEST chicken recipes!

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Scroll down below, and you’ll find links to more than 100 delicious and easy chicken recipes on A Family Feast!

Chicken is a versatile, healthy, affordable and delicious ingredient – and it can be used in so many different kinds of recipes.

In this collection of The Best Chicken Recipes, you’ll find a variety of the best baked chicken recipes, the grilled chicken recipes, the best chicken soup recipes (plus chicken stews and chowders), as well as quick skillet dinners made with chicken. You’ll also find kid-friendly chicken dinner ideas (skip the frozen chicken nuggets from now on and make our homemade chicken nuggets instead!), chicken sandwiches, plus a variety of different chicken salad recipes.

Looking for chicken wing recipes for your next game day party? We have ten delicious options below!

Or maybe you’re craving some Buffalo chicken!? Scroll down for six of the Buffalo Chicken recipes you’ll ever try!

We also have some of the best chicken recipes inspired by Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian, Jewish, and Indian cuisines.

Love cooking with your slow cooker or Instant pot? There are slow-cooker chicken recipes and our first Instant Pot chicken recipe on the list.

Last but not least, we have some valuable cooking tutorials and techniques that everyone should learn including How to Cut a Whole Chicken and How to Make Perfect Poached Chicken.

These really are some of the best chicken recipes around, and we think you’ll find many on our list that you’ll want to cook for your family again and again. And be sure to check back often because we’ll be updating this list regularly with new chicken recipes.

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CHICKEN WING RECIPES

Barbecue Chicken Wings

Asian Barbecue Chicken Wings

Cranberry Buffalo Wings

Korean Barbecue Chicken Wings

Classic Buffalo Wings

Bourbon Spice Barbecue Chicken Wings

Dry Rub Spicy Barbecue Chicken Wings

Honey Mustard Soy Glazed Chicken Wings

Crispy Asian Chicken Wings with Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce

White Barbecue Chicken Wings

BAKED CHICKEN RECIPES

Perdue’s Favorite Sweet and Smoky Chicken

Chicken Marbella

Creamy Chicken Queso Dip

White Lasagna Chicken Rollups

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Orange Chicken Roasted Spatchco*ck-Style

Greek Chicken Roulade

Chicken Pepper Bacon Melts

Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Compound Butter

Grampa’s Firehouse Chicken

Oven Fried Rosemary Chicken

Blue Moon Chicken

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Poppy Seed Chicken

Golden Crusted Baked Chicken

KID-FRIENDLY CHICKEN RECIPES

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Parmesan Honey Mustard Sauce

Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES

Asian Chicken Salad

Copycat Willow Tree Chicken Salad

Quinoa Chicken and Vegetable Salad

Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken

Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Avocado Chicken Pasta Salad

Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Salad

Baked Chicken Salad

CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPES

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

Grilled Chicken Club with Rosemary Aioli

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QUICK SKILLET RECIPES MADE WITH CHICKEN

Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Chai Coconut Chicken Strips

Orange Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken Thighs with Mushroom, Lemon and Herbs

Chicken Escalope with Mushroom Sauce

Quinoa with Spinach, Artichokes Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken Skillet

Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce

Quick Skillet Chicken with Grapes

West Coast Chicken

Creamy Tortellini and Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Onion Dijon Sauce

Israeli Couscous with Chicken and Peas

Pesto Chicken over Sauteed Cannellini Beans

GROUND CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken Cakes

Ranch Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf

Easy Freezer Chicken Meatballs

BUFFALO CHICKEN RECIPES

Classic Buffalo Wings

Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPES

Perdue’s Favorite Sweet and Smoky Chicken

White Barbecue Chicken

Grilled Marinated Chicken with Tropical Salsa

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Thai Chili Peanut Sauce

Marinated Grilled Chicken

Sesame Chicken Skewers with Sriracha-Soy Dipping Sauce

Grilled Basil Garlic Chicken Breasts

Caesar Salad with Grilled Caesar Chicken

Citrus Grilled Chicken

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

INSTANT POT CHICKEN RECIPES

Instant Pot Country Chicken

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Stew

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CHICKEN SOUP RECIPES

Homemade Chicken Stock

Asian Chicken Stock

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

Butternut Squash and Chicken Chowder

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Holiday Chicken Soup

Italian Chicken Soup with Meatballs

Chicken Corn Chowder

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Stew

Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Homemade)

White Chili with Chicken

Citrus Chicken and Rice Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup (New York Penicillin)

ITALIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Bellagio

Chicken Pizzaiola

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Carbonara

Chicken Marsala

Chicken with Pignoli Crust

Grilled Chicken Calzones

White Chicken Pizza

Chicken alla Boscialoa

Baked Tortellini with Chicken Gratinati

Braised Chicken Limoncello with Green Beans

MEXICAN CHICKEN RECIPES

Mexican Pulled Chicken

Pulled Chicken Tacos

Chicken Chimichangas

Confetti Chicken Tacos

Chicken Taquitos

Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

Pulled Chicken Chilaquiles

Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPES

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

ASIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

Gooey Ginger Chicken

Peanut Ginger Chicken

Velvet Chicken

Asian Chicken Stock

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken

Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Salad

INDIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken with Vindaloo Spices

Basil Chicken in Coconut-Curry Sauce

Butter Chicken Panini

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

JEWISH CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken Liver Pate

Chicken Noodle Soup (aka New York Penicillin)

HOW TO’s

How to Cut a Whole Chicken

How to Make Perfect Poached Chicken

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FAQs

Which is the most popular chicken dish in the world? ›

Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, has recently claimed the top spot in the "Top 100 Chicken Dishes in the World" list by TasteAtlas, (an online guide for traditional food) solidifying its place as a global culinary sensation.

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What is the secret to cooking chicken? ›

Chicken breasts must be at room temperature before going in the pan as cold chicken can cook unevenly and tends to be tough. Allow the chicken breast to sit out for 20 minutes. That should do the trick.

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What is the best cooking method for chicken? ›

Method: Brown, Cover, and Cook on Low

You then heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, reduce heat to medium, and add the chicken. You cook the chicken for just one minute, flip it over, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

In which country chicken is eaten most? ›

The country that consumes the greatest amount of chicken is the United States. Every year, the United States consumes approximately 15,000 metric tons of chicken, placing it significantly in front of the second-place region.

What is the most commonly eaten chicken? ›

The most common breeds of chicken consumed in the U.S. are Cornish and White Rock. Chickens raised specifically for food are called broilers. In the U.S., broilers are typically butchered at a young age.

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What makes chicken taste the best? ›

Here are the best ways to make chicken breast taste good, every time!

Make sure your Chicken is Properly Defrosted Prior to Cooking. ...
Buy a Meat Thermometer. ...
Marinate, Marinate, Marinate! ...
Buy High Quality, Pasture Raised Chicken.

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How do chefs get chicken so tender? ›

Low and slow cooking methods like braising, stewing, or smoking are most effective when trying to create tender, succulent chicken.

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How do you make chicken taste more flavorful? ›

Marinating is good for flavouring and tenderising your chicken at the same time. It's best to marinate your chicken overnight to give the flavours plenty of time to infuse. A faster way to add flavour is to simply brine your chicken in salty water prior to cooking.

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Is it better to saute or bake chicken breast? ›

While both baking and pan frying can give you tasty, juicy chicken, if you are in a hurry, it is better to pan fry it. Because baked chicken breast is easy to dry out, it needs time to brine or marinade before you cook it. (See this Chicken Marinade for a recipe.)

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What's the best way to cook chicken without drying it out? ›

Her suggestion: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pan in a single layer, cover with a few inches of liquid (water, broth, etc.), add flavorings (spices, salt, herbs, soy sauce, etc.), then bring the liquid just barely to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers.

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What do chefs cook chicken to? ›

What Is the Correct Internal Temperature for Cooked Chicken? The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recommends cooking whole chicken and parts of chicken (like the breasts, legs, thighs, wings and giblets), ground poultry, and stuffing to 165 degrees F.

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What is the most popular dish in the world? ›

Pizza has rightfully earned its place as the world's most beloved food. This Italian creation has become a staple in numerous countries, with endless variations to suit every taste bud. Whether you prefer thin crust or deep dish, classic Margherita, or loaded pepperoni, pizza has something for everyone.

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What is the most sold chicken? ›

Best-Selling Backyard Chicken Breeds

Frequently mentioned best-selling chicken breeds include: Easter Egger, Black Copper Marans, Salmon Faverolles, Barred Plymouth Rock, Welsummer, Buff Orpington, Olive Egger, Ancona, Rhode Island Red, Red Star, and Jumbo Cornish X Rock.

What is the most popular piece of chicken? ›

Breast. Perhaps the most popular cut, chicken breast is lean, mild, white meat consisting of two halves separated during butchering.

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Why is chicken 65 famous? ›

One account claims that the dish emerged as a simple meal for Indian soldiers in 1965. Another account claims that it is a dish containing 65 chili peppers devised by an enterprising hotelier. It is also claimed to relate to a requirement for the meat to be from 65-day-old chickens.

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The Best Chicken Recipes (2024)

This is the place to find all of the BEST chicken recipes!

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Chicken is a versatile, healthy, affordable and delicious ingredient – and it can be used in so many different kinds of recipes.

PIN THIS NOW SO YOU’LL HAVE THIS LIST FOR LATER!

CHICKEN WING RECIPES

BAKED CHICKEN RECIPES

KID-FRIENDLY CHICKEN RECIPES

CHICKEN SALAD RECIPES

CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPES

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QUICK SKILLET RECIPES MADE WITH CHICKEN

GROUND CHICKEN RECIPES

BUFFALO CHICKEN RECIPES

GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPES

INSTANT POT CHICKEN RECIPES

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES

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CHICKEN SOUP RECIPES

ITALIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

MEXICAN CHICKEN RECIPES

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPES

ASIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

INDIAN CHICKEN RECIPES

JEWISH CHICKEN RECIPES

HOW TO’s

FAQs

Which is the most popular chicken dish in the world? ›

What do chefs cook chicken to? ›

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