Editors’ Collection

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.

Sheet-Pan Chicken With Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Sheet-Pan Chicken With Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric
Alison Roman
5974 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,974
1 hour, plus marinating
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Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
997 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
997
About 1 hour
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easy
Stovetop BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
297
30 minutes
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easy
Garlic Chicken With Giardiniera Sauce
Ali Slagle
300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
300
40 minutes
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easy
Coconut Sambal Chicken With Rice
Kay Chun
161 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
161
30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt
Melissa Clark
15111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
15,111
1 hour, plus marinating
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easy
Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
419 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
419
30 minutes
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easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,190
20 minutes
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easy
Coconut-Braised Chicken With Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
650 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
650
1 3/4 hours
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easy
Chicken Stroganoff
Ham El-Waylly
1989 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,989
35 minutes
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Pernil-Style Roasted Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
1 1/4 hours
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easy
Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
866
30 minutes
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easy
Skillet Chicken With Turmeric and Orange
Nargisse Benkabbou
1854 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,854
20 minutes
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easy
Chicken Parm Burger
Ali Slagle
526 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
526
30 minutes
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Honey-Mustard Chicken Tenders
Ali Slagle
1038 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,038
45 minutes
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Hot Mustard and Honey Glazed Chicken
Kay Chun
1544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,544
45 minutes
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easy
Maple Roasted Chicken
Millie Peartree
1053 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,053
45 minutes, plus brining
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Michelada Chicken
Ali Slagle
2178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,178
45 minutes
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easy
Greek Chicken With Cucumber-Feta Salad
Ali Slagle
5672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,672
30 minutes
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easy
Crispy Baked Chicken
Ali Slagle
2086 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,086
1 hour 20 minutes
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Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri
J. Kenji López-Alt
4021 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,021
About 10 minutes, plus marinating if desired
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easy
Skillet Chicken With White Beans and Caramelized Lemon
Alison Roman
3072 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,072
45 minutes
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Seared Chicken With Salami and Olives
Ali Slagle
416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
416
25 minutes
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Roast Chicken and Vegetables With Tahini
Ali Slagle
1159 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,159
45 minutes
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Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
21681 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,681
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Scallion Chicken With Bok Choy
Kay Chun
5243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,243
45 minutes
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Pineapple-Marinated Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
4169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,169
30 minutes
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easy
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,262
40 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Lemony Chicken With Brussels Sprouts
Yasmin Fahr
4379 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,379
1 hour
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easy
Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1419 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,419
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Pressure Cooker Chicken Korma
Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey
801 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
801
35 minutes, plus 2 hours' steeping
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Yewande Komolafe
2722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,722
45 minutes
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Chicken Salad With Lemon-Sesame Dressing
Ali Slagle
573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
573
15 minutes
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Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs With Parmesan Peas
Kay Chun
365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
365
30 minutes
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Weeknight Chicken Marbella
Rick A. Martinez
3678 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,678
45 minutes
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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio
7334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,334
5 to 6 hours
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easy
Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Ali Slagle
7975 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,975
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Miso Chicken With Radishes and Lime
Margaux Laskey, Yasmin Fahr
2085 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,085
45 minutes
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easy
Skillet Chicken With Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
Yasmin Fahr
13031 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,031
30 minutes
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easy
Green Masala Chicken
Sarah DiGregorio, Dr. Jyotsna Mhatre
596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
596
25 minutes
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Weeknight Fancy Chicken and Rice
Sara Bonisteel, Asha Gomez, Martha Hall Foose
6949 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,949
50 minutes
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Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad
Yewande Komolafe
1765 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,765
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Ragù With Herbed Ricotta
Sarah DiGregorio
3904 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,904
6 1/2 hours
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Coconut Milk-Simmered Chicken Breasts With Vegetables
Susan Spungen
1619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,619
30 minutes
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easy
Vinegar Chicken With Crushed Olive Dressing
Alison Roman
10054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,054
40 minutes
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Middle Eastern-Inspired Herb and Garlic Chicken
Melissa Clark
3096 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,096
40 minutes, plus marinating
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Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Yewande Komolafe
9540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,540
45 minutes
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easy
Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Kay Chun
6364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,364
45 minutes
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easy
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