Best chicken recipes

Our 40 highest-rated chicken recipes, updated for 2026

Power-Packed Lemon Herb Chicken & Quinoa Recovery Bowl

A vibrant, nutrient-dense post-workout bowl loaded with perfectly seared lemon herb chicken breast, ...

35 min · 620 cal · 52g protein · American Fusion

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender marinated chicken in a rich, spiced tomato cream sauce. This beloved dish balances smoky gril...

60 min · 520 cal · 42g protein · Indian

Creamy Butter Chicken

Melt in your mouth chicken in a luscious mildly spiced tomato and butter sauce. This dish is milder ...

50 min · 540 cal · 38g protein · Indian

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting and flavorful chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg noodl...

60 min · 320 cal · 28g protein · American

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Juicy pan seared chicken breast over silky fettuccine coated in a rich homemade Parmesan cream sauce...

35 min · 680 cal · 44g protein · Italian American

Keto Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin-on chicken thighs roasted with garlic butter and herbs until perfectly golden. This easy...

45 min · 390 cal · 32g protein · American

Chicken Breast Meal Prep

Juicy perfectly seasoned baked chicken breasts prepared in bulk for a full week of healthy meals. Si...

35 min · 280 cal · 48g protein · American

Greek Chicken Bowl

A vibrant bowl loaded with juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki. This Medi...

35 min · 520 cal · 45g protein · Greek

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

This rich and creamy chicken casserole lives up to its name with layers of tender chicken, cream che...

60 min · 520 cal · 34g protein · American

#10

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a swoon-worthy skillet dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts in a luscious s...

40 min · 480 cal · 42g protein · Italian-American

#11

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

This bold and satisfying bowl features crispy golden chicken drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey...

40 min · 620 cal · 42g protein · American

#12

Harissa Orange Chicken

This bold and vibrant Harissa Orange Chicken combines the smoky heat of North African harissa paste ...

55 min · 420 cal · 38g protein · North African

#13

French Onion Chicken

This comforting skillet dish transforms classic French onion soup into a hearty chicken dinner with ...

55 min · 540 cal · 44g protein · French

#14

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Tender and juicy chicken thighs glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully in ...

35 min · 420 cal · 32g protein · American

#15

Mexican Street Corn Chicken

This vibrant dish combines juicy seasoned chicken with the bold and creamy flavors of elote, the bel...

40 min · 490 cal · 38g protein · Mexican

#16

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This classic Avgolemono soup features tender shredded chicken and orzo simmered in a rich homemade b...

45 min · 310 cal · 28g protein · Greek

#17

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This bold and hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, black beans, and ...

40 min · 320 cal · 28g protein · Mexican

#18

Famous Indian Butter Chicken

This iconic Indian dish features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce...

60 min · 520 cal · 38g protein · Indian

#19

Korean Gochujang Fried Chicken

This Korean-style fried chicken is coated in a fiery, sticky gochujang glaze that delivers an irresi...

60 min · 610 cal · 42g protein · Korean

#20

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

These boldly flavored chicken wings are marinated in a fiery and aromatic jerk seasoning paste made ...

60 min · 480 cal · 34g protein · Jamaican

#21

Southern Fried Chicken

This Southern Fried Chicken is brined in seasoned buttermilk overnight for incredibly juicy and flav...

50 min · 610 cal · 42g protein · American

#22

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts smoth...

40 min · 420 cal · 38g protein · Italian-American

#23

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside without...

22 min · 310 cal · 34g protein · American

#24

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs feature golden seared bone-in chicken thighs bathed in a luscious gar...

45 min · 510 cal · 36g protein · American

#25

Harissa Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich

A crispy buttermilk fried chicken thigh glazed with spicy North African harissa and sweet honey serv...

50 min · 760 cal · 42g protein · North African-American Fusion

#26

Neiman Marcus Chicken

A legendary baked chicken dish layered with crispy bacon, a creamy cheesy topping, and a touch of sw...

40 min · 610 cal · 48g protein · American

#27

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic swim in a rich parmesan cream sauce alongside tender chicken...

35 min · 680 cal · 42g protein · Italian-American

#28

Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice

A rich and comforting one-pan dish where a full stick of butter melts into tender chicken and fluffy...

70 min · 620 cal · 38g protein · American

#29

Greek Chicken Rice Skillet

A Mediterranean inspired one pan meal with juicy chicken thighs, fluffy lemon rice, olives, and feta...

45 min · 540 cal · 38g protein · Greek

#30

Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey Sriracha sauce and baked until the ...

50 min · 440 cal · 36g protein · Asian-American

#31

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

A perfectly roasted whole chicken with crispy golden skin infused with lemon and fresh herbs. Simple...

110 min · 480 cal · 52g protein · American

#32

Honey Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs

Sticky and caramelized honey miso glazed chicken thighs deliver a rich umami-packed flavor in every ...

45 min · 420 cal · 32g protein · Asian-Fusion

#33

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A timeless homemade chicken noodle soup with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, and egg noo...

55 min · 310 cal · 28g protein · American

#34

Orange Chicken Copycat

A crispy fried chicken dish coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This homemade version rivals t...

45 min · 520 cal · 34g protein · Chinese-American

#35

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Ultra crispy chicken wings made in the air fryer with no oil required. They come out perfectly golde...

35 min · 390 cal · 38g protein · American

#36

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Tender pan seared chicken breasts finished in a rich sticky balsamic reduction. It is an elegant yet...

30 min · 310 cal · 42g protein · Italian-American

#37

Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone in chicken thighs cooked in a rich honey garlic butter sauce that caramelizes beautifully...

40 min · 460 cal · 36g protein · American

#38

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit Sliders

Crispy fried chicken thighs nestled in fluffy homemade biscuits and drizzled with fiery hot honey. T...

50 min · 520 cal · 28g protein · Southern American

#39

Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles

Deep red cocoa waffles topped with crispy buttermilk fried chicken and a tangy cream cheese glaze. T...

70 min · 780 cal · 42g protein · Southern American

#40

General Tso Chicken Pizza

A bold fusion pizza topped with crispy General Tso chicken, hoisin glaze, and mozzarella on a golden...

45 min · 680 cal · 35g protein · Asian American Fusion