21 Easy Chicken Recipes That’ll Have You Saying “Wow”

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Ready to make chicken the star of your week? These Crispy Italian Chicken and Bacon Salad and 30 Minute Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re craving a saucy Lemon Chicken with White Wine, or a comforting Beer Braised Chicken Pot Pie, we’ve got you covered. From Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad to Mexican Street Corn Chicken, it’s time to spice up your chicken game—no sweat, just flavor.

Crispy Italian Chicken and Bacon Salad with Tahini Pesto Dressing and Sourdough Croutons

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Crispy Italian Chicken and Bacon Salad with Pesto Tahini Dressing and Sourdough Croutons—packed with color, flavor, and all the filling goodness for the perfect balanced salad!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Italian Chicken and Bacon Salad with Tahini Pesto Dressing and Sourdough Croutons.

Lemon Chicken with White Wine

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Lemon Chicken with White Wine is a deliciously easy skillet recipe, packed with flavor and perfect for minimal effort and maximum taste!
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30 Minute Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen

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30-Minute Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen—just like your favorite ramen spot, but made at home! Super tasty and quick to whip up!
Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen.

Mexican Chicken and Rice

Mexican Chicken and Rice in the skillet, topped with fresh vegetables ready to be mixed in, and all set to be enjoyed.
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This creamy, cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice, made in one skillet, is bursting with flavor—your go-to weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken and Rice

Cajun Chicken

A platter of Cajun chicken.
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This tender, juicy Cajun Chicken is perfect for quick dinners or meal prep—ready in 15 minutes or less, and paired with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Get the Recipe: Cajun Chicken

Chicken Katsu Recipe

Close-up of a breaded pork cutlet covered with creamy sauce and garnished with sliced green onions. A fork is cutting into the crispy, golden-brown crust, revealing the juicy meat inside.
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Chicken Katsu by The Big Man’s World is a crispy, Japanese-style fried chicken cutlet served with savory katsu sauce, ready in under 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Katsu Recipe

Chicken Melts

Chicken Melts, fresh out of the oven.
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Cheesy Chicken Melts—hearty bread topped with a savory chicken mixture and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection. Enjoy fresh out of the oven!
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Lemon Chicken Orzo

close-up of lemon chicken orzo in two white shallow bowls
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This 30-minute one-pot orzo, made with rotisserie chicken, is creamy, bright, and the perfect weeknight shortcut—think risotto, but way easier!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo

Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs

yogurt marinated chicken thighs on a plate
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These yogurt-marinated chicken thighs are packed with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and more—creating tender, juicy perfection in every bite.
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Beer Braised Chicken Pot Pie

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Beer Braised Chicken Pot Pie—one pot, one hour, and a whole lot of delicious comfort food that’s guaranteed to make everyone smile. What’s not to love?
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Summer Chicken Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

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This Summer Chicken Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing is a vibrant, quick, and delicious dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week!
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Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Grilled Chicken Salad with blueberries, avocado, almonds, red onion, feta, and a simple lemon poppy seed dressing in bowl with gold forks.
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This Grilled Chicken Blueberry Feta Salad, with creamy avocado, almonds, red onion, and a zesty lemon poppy seed dressing, is the ultimate summer salad.
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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde

slow cooker chicken chile verde topped with avocado in a bowl
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This slow cooker Chicken Chile Verde is the ultimate comfort food—healthy, protein-packed, and totally satisfying. Serve it with corn tortillas, avocado, rice, or beans for a complete paleo-friendly meal.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde

Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

lemon pepper chicken thighs in a crockpot with a wooden spoon in it.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are juicy, tangy, and ridiculously easy to whip up with just a handful of staple ingredients.
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Chicken Stew

Chicken Stew
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This homemade hearty stew is the perfect comfort food after a long day—made with simple ingredients that come together in the most delicious way.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Stew

Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo (gluten-free, dairy-free)

(gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo) This parsnip noodle chicken alfredo is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free. It's a healthier take on the classic chicken alfredo that's absolutely delicious.
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This Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo is a totally gluten-free, dairy-free spin on the classic—lighter, cleaner, and every bit as delicious.
Get the Recipe: Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

serving curry chicken salad as a croissant sandwich
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This zero-mayo Curry Chicken Salad brings the savory-sweet heat, loads of crunch, and is perfect for making ahead.
Get the Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad Recipe

Greek Chicken Burgers

Greek chicken burgers on a plate with lettuce.
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These Greek Chicken Burgers are weeknight staples in the making—juicy, flavorful, and loaded with easy Mediterranean flair.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Burgers

Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette

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This Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette is vibrant, packed with flavor, a breeze to throw together—and yes, it’s healthy and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette.

Weeknight Thai Chicken Meatball Khao Soi

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This 30-minute Thai Chicken Meatball Khao Soi is weeknight magic—cozy, hearty, and packed with bold flavor, all in one quick and nourishing bowl.
Get the Recipe: Weeknight Thai Chicken Meatball Khao Soi.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken

overhead view of Mexican street corn chicken in a blue cast iron skillet next to a bag of Royal rice.
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This quick and flavor-packed Mexican Street Corn Chicken brings bold color and all the punchy, craveable flavors you love in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Chicken

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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