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Best Chicken Recipes for Summer

  • Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken on plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Marinate skinless boneless chicken breasts in lime juice and cilantro marinade and then quickly grill to perfection. So easy!
  • Beer Can Chicken

    1 hr, 30 min
    Tender, falling-off-the-bone, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. That's what you get with beer can chicken (also known as beer butt chicken).
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken off the grill

    1 hr, 50 min
    BBQ Chicken cooked slowly on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce - does it get any better? This is the best recipe for making perfect BBQ chicken for all your summer gatherings and cook outs.
  • Chicken Salad with celery and bell pepper in a serving bowl

    30 min
    Low Carb
    This family favorite chicken salad is made with celery, bell pepper, green olives, apple, lettuce, and mayo—plus a secret ingredient that makes all the difference!
  • Tandoori Chicken

    6 hrs, 55 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Make tandoori chicken on your grill! Chicken legs marinated in lemon juice, yogurt, and aromatic spices.
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat used as a filling for corn tortillas

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are such an easy meal, either on a busy weeknight or for a party. Just throw chicken, spices, and pineapple juice (the secret ingredient!) in the slow cooker, and let it cook for hours. Leftovers freeze well for later.
  • Jerk Chicken

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Caribbean jerk chicken full of flavor and and a good amount of heat, using habaneros (or scotch bonnet chili peppers) and allspice. Make jerk chicken in oven or grill.
  • Best Fried Chicken Recipe With Buttermilk

    8 hrs, 40 min
    Old fashioned, buttermilk marinated, flour coated, crispy, tender fried chicken recipe.
  • Zucchini Noodle Chicken Pesto Bowl

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    Quick and easy, sautéed zucchini noodles tossed with pesto, chicken and tomatoes.
  • Chicken Posole Salad

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    All the great fixings of chicken posole, in a salad! Chili rubbed sauteéed chicken breasts with hominy, avocado, radishes, salad greens.
  • Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich

    Healthy
    Grilled chicken with avocado sandwich, seasoned with chipotle. The fire of the chipotle chile powder is balanced out by the creamy cooling flavor of the avocado.
  • Grilled BBQ Chicken

    55 min
    Grilled Chicken with South Carolina BBQ Sauce pairs zesty, mustard-based South Carolina-style barbecue sauce with grilled chicken. You get a hint of sweetness and spice from the sauce, and every bite is wonderfully smoky from the grill!
  • Red Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken

    2 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy, flavorful red chili sauce, then grilled or baked. Pollo adobado recipe.
  • Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

    1 hr, 20 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Butterflied chicken stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and herbs, then grilled or baked.
  • Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde

    1 hr, 35 min
    Paleo
    Hot summer weather just begs for easy, fast meals on the grill, and this Salsa Verde Chicken is exactly that. With homemade or store-bought salsa verde, they require almost zero effort but deliver big flavor.
  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Recipe

    25 min
    Chicken Caesar salad is such an easy, fuss-free weeknight meal. Add some smoky summertime flavor by grilling the chicken and the bread croutons!
  • Oven fried chicken

    1 hr, 30 min
    Did we say sweet tea? And fried chicken? Yes, we did! Two traditional foods of the South come together here: The sweet tea works as a brine to make this fried chicken extra juicy and extra flavorful.

Recent Chicken Recipes & Ideas

  • A serving of instant pot paella on a plate

    50 min
    No need for a paella pan for this one-pot meal! The pressure cooker makes paella quick and easy. This rice dish is studded with tender chicken and slices of spicy sausage for lots of flavor.
  • Chicken Salad with celery and bell pepper in a serving bowl

    30 min
    Low Carb
    This family favorite chicken salad is made with celery, bell pepper, green olives, apple, lettuce, and mayo—plus a secret ingredient that makes all the difference!
  • Grilled Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce on a serving platter

    1 hr, 35 min
    These Amazing BBQ chicken wings are slow-grilled and slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!
  • Two Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos on a plate with lime wedges

    4 hrs, 10 min
    Who wants tacos?! These sweet and spicy slow cooker chipotle chicken tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. They make a ton, so get ready for leftovers!
  • Paprika Chicken and Potatoes with Tomatoes horizontal in a baking dish

    1 hr, 15 min
    Gluten-Free
    This one-pan chicken dinner is made with potatoes, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and an easy paprika sauce. Dairy-free, gluten-free. 1 hour start to finish.
  • Easy Chicken Ramen Recipe with Noodles and poached eggs in a round bowl

    30 min
    Healthy
    A warm bowl of ramen need not be a big ordeal of time or fuss, as this weeknight chicken ramen attests. Boost store-bought chicken broth with some flavor enhancers and assemble your bowls in under 30 minutes.
  • Chicken Fried Rice

    25 min
    Gluten-Free
    Chicken Fried Rice! This take-out classic is an easy weeknight meal! It's made on the stovetop with chicken, eggs, onions, carrots, peas, and rice.
  • Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat used as a filling for corn tortillas

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are such an easy meal, either on a busy weeknight or for a party. Just throw chicken, spices, and pineapple juice (the secret ingredient!) in the slow cooker, and let it cook for hours. Leftovers freeze well for later.
  • Close up photo of of crispy chicken thighs with cubed potatoes and greens visible in the dish. Serving fork and spoon are on the upper edge of the skillet. The chicken is sprinkled with herbs and a striped grey linen is behind the skillet.

    1 hr
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Crispy skillet chicken is cooked in a flavorful lemon broth and served on a bed of Swiss chard, potatoes, and carrots. This bistro-style oven braised chicken with vegetables has everything you love about cozy comfort food.
  • A white bowl of pressure cooker tortilla soup with a spoon and grey patterned linen napkin to the left. The top right corner has a partial view of a second bowl of the same soup.

    50 min
    This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, corn, and beans. It's ready so fast in the pressure cooker! Don’t forget to garnish this weeknight soup with avocado, lime, and, of course, tortillas.
  • A horizontal image of two plates of yogurt marinated lemon chicken with pasta, olives and herbs. Each plate has a golden brown roasted chicken breast, roasted lemon wedges, sliced red onion, shell pasta and herbs scattered over top. The left plate has a knife and fork on the right side of the plate. The right plate is in partial view and has a fork on the left side of the plate.

    45 min
    Healthy
    Lemon chicken is the perfect meal for two! We marinated it in yogurt to make it tender, then served over pasta tossed with fresh herbs. This dinner is easy to prep, easy to cook, and loaded with flavor.
  • Emma Christensen Ask the Team

    Got a hankering for roast chicken with extra-crispy skin? We understand! Here are our best tips and tricks for getting that chicken skin as crispy as possible.
  • Full English Breakfast on a Sheet Pan -- a pot of beans, cracked eggs, sausages, potatoes, and tomatoes

    55 min
    Gluten-Free
    An entire English Breakfast on a sheet pan?! Everything cooks together, with much less mess or fuss. Makes a hearty meal — just add toast!
  • Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chili Chicken Chili in the crockpot

    10 min
    Gluten-Free
    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is perfect for busy weeks! Make it with chicken thighs or breasts, onions, celery, black beans, frozen corn, chicken broth, tomato puree, and spices. Combine everything in a crockpot or slow cooker, and let it simmer all day while you're away.
  • Side view of chinese take out orange chicken recipe in a scalloped white bowl with a partial view of a bowl of white rice to the left.

    35 min
    Dairy-Free
    Get the best of Chinese Orange Chicken takeout at home! This recipe is loaded with sweet citrus flavors, sesame seeds, and scallions. It’s surprisingly easy to make. All you need is a large skillet. And don’t skip the orange zest in the sauce—it’s the most important piece!
  • easy chicken alfredo with linguine

    25 min
    Homemade alfredo on a weeknight? Yes! You can have this super kid-friendly Chicken Alfredo on the table in 25 minutes. Rotisserie chicken makes it a snap, or you could use leftover chicken.
  • Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets in a stainless steel skillet

    15 min
    Gluten-Free
    QUICK and EASY cheesy bruschetta chicken cutlets! Ready in 15 minutes flat. Chicken cutlets topped with canned tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella and parmesan cheese!
  • Horizontal view of easy shepherd's pie with a striped dish towel underneath white casserole dish. Serving spoon insdie with a scoop missing.

    55 min
    Get your forks ready and dig into this Tex Mex take on the comfort food classic Shepherd’s Pie. It’s spicy, cheesy and loaded with chicken, beans, and corn, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes. You’re looking at pure weeknight dinner deliciousness.
  • Chopped chicken salad with oranges and miso dressing

    41 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb
    This Chopped Chicken Salad is easy to put together and filling enough to eat for dinner! Made with fennel, mandarin oranges, avocado, and a flavorful miso dressing, it's perfect for winter but also endlessly adaptable to the seasons.
  • Chicken freezer burritos with jalapeno avocado

    40 min
    Chicken Freezer Burritos are your answer to a quick, family-friendly weeknight meal! They're easy to make and delicious (when reheated correctly!). Here's everything you need to know about how to make freezer burritos you'll actually want to eat!
  • 11 Wing Recipes for Your Super Bowl

    Wings and football go hand-in-hand, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, you really want those wings to take flight. We have just about every cooking method covered and so many different flavors to choose from! These recipes are sure to take any party to new heights!
  • Spicy Gochujang Chicken and Udon Noodle Soup in a white bowl with a spoon and fresh herbs.

    25 min
    Healthy
    Give basic chicken noodle soup a twist with thick, chewy udon noodles and shredded gochujang chicken. Put it all together in a bold broth layered with ginger, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce and you have a delicious dinner ready in 30 minutes—start to finish.
  • Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole in an Instant Pot

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Classic chicken and rice adapted for the pressure cooker! Combine everything in the pot, and come back to a perfectly cooked casserole. Easy, cozy weeknight dinner.
  • Best boxed chicken broth

    Wondering which boxed broth is a cut above the rest? We taste-tested 10 brands of store-bought boxed chicken broth and stock, and found a clear winner! (Plus a dupe for homemade stock so convincing we wondered if it came right off our stovetop.)
  • Bowl of buffalo chicken chili with toppings

    40 min
    This Buffalo Chicken Chili is the best of two game day classics: buffalo chicken wings and chili! Top your bowl with sour cream, tortilla chips, chopped green onions, cheese, and extra buffalo sauce for a new Super Bowl favorite. (Slow cooker and Instant Pot directions, too!)

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  • Avocado Chicken Salad

    10 min
    Healthy
    Easy and Healthy! Avocado chicken salad with avocado, chopped cooked chicken, apple, celery, and onion. No Mayo!
  • Honey Mustard Chicken

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Chicken thighs baked in a simple honey mustard sauce until golden brown, with sprigs of rosemary.
  • Chicken Fajitas Recipe

    55 min
    Healthy
    A flavorful marinade and a quick sear make for easy homemade chicken fajitas—onions and bell peppers help, too. This is a classic you can make yourself!
  • Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

    1 hr, 15 min
    Gluten-Free
    Chicken thighs, slathered in herb vinaigrette, roasted on bed of sliced potatoes and shallots.
  • Bourbon Maple Glazed Chicken Wings

    50 min
    Gluten-Free
    Perfect party chicken wings! With a tasty glaze made with Bourbon whisky and maple syrup.
  • African Chicken Peanut Stew

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free
    A hearty West African-inspired stew of chicken thighs and legs, sweet potatoes and peanuts that is perfect for a chilly day.
  • Best Baked Chicken Recipe chicken on white plate with carrots and herbs

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    If you can bake chicken, you can make dinner over and over again. This is a simple recipe with salt, pepper, and olive oil, but so versatile.
  • Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

    30 min
    BEST Parmesan Chicken Breast recipe ever! Chicken parts dipped in melted butter, dredged in bread crumbs and Parmesan, and baked until crisp. Delicious baked homemade chicken nuggets!
  • Old Bay Chicken Wings

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    Roasted chicken wings flavored with Old Bay seasoning and butter, then served with cocktail sauce.
  • Chicken Peanut Curry

    1 hr
    West African inspired chicken peanut curry, with lime, coriander seed, onion, cilantro, mint, ginger, chili, peanuts, and chicken.
  • Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken on plate

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Paleo
    Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Marinate skinless boneless chicken breasts in lime juice and cilantro marinade and then quickly grill to perfection. So easy!
  • Pile of Honey Mustard Wings on plate

    37 min
    Gluten-Free
    These Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are a go-to party snack. Marinate them with honey, mustard, and soy sauce, and then roast them in the oven. No deep-frying required!
  • Chicken Stock

    Gluten-Free
    Three tried and true methods for making GREAT homemade chicken stock. One method involves simmering a chicken carcass with vegetables. The other methods require sautéing chopped pieces of backs and wings first, before simmering with water and veggies.
  • How to Make Gravy

    15 min
    Two easy gravy recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions.
  • Beer Can Chicken

    1 hr, 30 min
    Tender, falling-off-the-bone, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. That's what you get with beer can chicken (also known as beer butt chicken).
  • Chicken Piccata

    20 min
    Easy Chicken Piccata! Takes 20 minutes to make. Chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, served with sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.
  • Quick Chicken Pho

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy
    Quick weeknight chicken pho from expert Andrea Nguyen! Shortcut version of traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. 30-minutes. Gluten-free.
  • Grilled Chicken Nachos in Foil with Sour Cream BBQ Sauce

    25 min
    Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos in foil, perfect for tailgating or camping!

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