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Home » 150 Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes

150 Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes

April 26, 2020 By Hadley Maxwell Leave a Comment

These quick and easy chicken recipes will satisfy whatever culinary need you have. We’ve got a chicken recipe for every craving or occasion!

Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes to Fill You with Joy!

Chicken is such a wonderful and versatile kind of meat. You can transform it into almost any kind of dish with no difficulty! Whatever meal you fancy, you can almost always make it with chicken. It’s trusted, tested and simply delicious. So, don’t think twice about making these quick and easy chicken recipes!

 

1. 21 Homemade Healthy Chicken Recipes

21 Homemade Healthy Chicken Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Although chicken is already a lot healthier than other kinds of meat, you can make it even healthier than usual with these homemade healthy chicken recipes. You’ll be amazed by how many kinds of herbs and vegetables go with chicken. There are even paleo and gluten-free recipes on this list!

 

2. 16 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes That Aren’t Boring

16 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes That Aren’t Boring | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Chicken breast isn’t singled out for no reason. It saves you time from having to peel the meat off the bone while giving you the full culinary experience. These chicken breast recipes bring out the best in this delicious and tender chicken part.

 

3. 12 Shredded Chicken Recipes

12 Shredded Chicken Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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If you’re not a fan of cooking an entire chicken, or even all of its individual parts, then make these shredded chicken recipes! These quick and easy chicken recipes are about getting the best out of your chicken meat with the least amount of effort and time. You’ll realize what I mean when you have a bite of one of these recipes!

 

4. 11 Flavorful Chicken Leg Recipes You’ll Be Dying To Try

11 Flavorful Chicken Leg Recipes You’ll Be Dying To Try | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Chicken breast is delicious, but the chicken drumstick is even more beloved. When you think of fried chicken, a coated and deep-fried chicken leg comes to mind. You’ll find that and more in these flavorful chicken leg recipes!

 

5. 11 Outrageously Delicious Whole Chicken Recipes

11 Outrageously Delicious Whole Chicken Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Some of us love quick and easy chicken recipes, but we’re not just the type to settle for small chicken parts. If you think you can’t conquer an entire chicken in one go, think again. These delicious whole chicken recipes will show you how you can transform every part of your chicken into perfection… all at the same time.

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6. 10 Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes

10 Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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There are so many things you can do with a chicken breast, but grilling is a stand-out. These chicken breast recipes let you experiment with herbs, seasonings and sauces to turn a neutral-tasting chicken breast into a work of art bursting with diverse flavors.

 

7. 12 Chicken And Bacon Recipes

12 Chicken And Bacon Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Just when you thought the tender goodness of chicken isn’t enough, here comes bacon. These quick and easy chicken recipes just got a whole lot better. Explore the possibilities of this wonderful marriage with these chicken and bacon recipes!

 

8. 12 Homemade Chicken Wings Recipes To Die For

12 Homemade Chicken Wings Recipes To Die For | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Next to the chicken leg, chicken wings are probably the most famous chicken parts to be made into fantastic, flavorful dishes. If you think hot and spicy chicken wings are all you can do with the appendage, think again! These homemade chicken wing recipes will have you craving more once you clean your plate.

 

9. Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Quick and easy chicken recipes can also be international. Why not enlist a little help from fellow foodies from the East? Have a delightfully distinct culinary experience with this homemade teriyaki chicken recipe!

 

10. Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Ever heard of Southern hospitality? Well, a big part of it is about the food. Why not bring a little Southern hospitality to your kitchen?

Wherever you are, you can lose yourself in hot and spicy goodness with this Nashville hot chicken recipe!

 

11. 18th Century Fried Chicken Recipe

Quick and easy chicken recipes that cut across countries and time? Sign me up! This 18th century fried chicken recipe will prove to you why this meat has been loved for so long.

 

12. Easy Baked Chicken Breasts

If you want to enjoy the simplicity of cooking chicken breats while keeping their tenderness, then baking is the way to go! These easy baked chicken breasts only have three ingredients: pesto, tomatoes and mozzarella. Quick, easy and bursting with flavor.

 

13. Homemade General Tso Chicken Recipe

Homemade General Tso Chicken Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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It may sound intimidating, but this General Tso chicken recipe is very easy to make. All you need to season the chicken are soy sauce, sesame oil, egg white and cornstarch. Use the same ingredients plus the magic of onion, ginger and garlic, and you have the sauce.

 

14. Louis CK’s Fried Chicken Recipe

Louis CK’s Fried Chicken Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Louis CK’s fried chicken recipe is just as good as his comedy! The secret to this one-of-a-kind fried chicken recipe is cayenne, paprika and corn flakes. And did I mention you’ll be using lemon too?

 

15. Sriracha Chicken Burger

Sriracha Chicken Burger | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Burgers are usually branded as meaty and greasy, but not this one. This Sriracha chicken burger is actually quite healthy and lean, while at the same time unbelievably tangy! The spice and hotness of this recipe is raised to a whole new level by using pickled jalapeños.

 

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16. Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe With Asparagus & Tomatoes

Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe With Asparagus & Tomatoes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Like I said, chicken goes with almost anything. That’s the beauty of these quick and easy chicken recipes! Roast asparagus and cherry tomatoes for this recipe. With some Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar and honey, you’ll be feeling noticeably healthier in no time.

 

17. Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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As with most dishes, less is more. Simple brown sugar can take your quick and easy chicken recipes to a whole new level. With a little help from basil, marjoram and cilantro, this brown sugar chicken recipe will knock anyone’s socks off.

 

18. Pulled Chicken Burger Recipe

Pulled Chicken Burger Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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If you thought barbecue sauce and spinach could never go together, think again. Pulled chicken breast is all it takes to marry the two and create this wonderful pulled chicken burger recipe! It’s as easy as boiling the chicken breast, pulling it apart and seasoning it. It’s also really healthy, in defiance of the anti-burger sentiment out there.

 

19. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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What makes a beloved dish new and exciting? The right proportion of meat and creaminess. Be meticulous with your butter and milk proportions when you make this recipe, and you’ll end up with a better version of an American classic.

 

20. Adobo Chicken Tacos Recipe

Adobo Chicken Tacos Recipe | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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The Mexicans have their own take on quick and easy chicken recipes, too! Who can resist chopped tender chicken meat drizzled with adobo sauce? Add your classic mix of Mexican herbs and spices, and you have a smash hit dish!

 

21. One Pot Chicken & Lime Rice Bowl With Black Beans

One Pot Chicken & Lime Rice Bowl With Black Beans | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Here’s one of those quick and easy chicken recipes for busy days. Chicken is cooked in jalapeño, lime juice, chicken broth and cilantro and then tossed in warm beautiful rice. There’s no easier way to have a fulfilling meal.

 

22. Chicken Sandwich Recipe With Avocado, Lettuce & Tomato

Chicken Sandwich Recipe With Avocado, Lettuce & Tomato | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Upgrade your ordinary chicken sandwich with some avocados, lettuce and tomatoes. The key to getting this recipe right is using the best seasoning for your chicken and choosing the right kind of bread for your bun.

 

23. Chicken and Waffle Wings

Chicken and Waffle Wings | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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A quick and easy chicken recipe for breakfast? Check!

Imagine a sauce made of maple syrup, cayenne and butter coating your beautiful chicken legs. Eating these waffles is the best start to your day known to humankind.

 

 

24. Orange Chicken Sushiritto

Orange Chicken Sushiritto | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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Sushirittos are nori wrappers stuffed with all kinds of meats and vegetables. They’re a cross between sushi and a burrito. While this is a game-changer, making your sushiritto with orange chicken will elevate the recipe even further. It’s as easy as cooking all the ingredients and rolling them into one!

 

25. 4th of July Chicken Recipes

4th of July Chicken Recipes | Quick and Easy Chicken Recipes | Homemade Recipes
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These 4th of July chicken recipes are meant for sustained festivities, but they can be served and enjoyed all year round. Don’t wait for the holiday to try making one of them!

26. International Chicken Recipes

Thai grilled chicken

Chicken is a staple all around the world, and that’s where these two delicious and simple recipes come from! The chicken Napoli brings together tangy lime and creamy butter for a zesty yet hearty treat, and the spicy Thai grilled chicken leans much more heavily on the zest.

27. Outback Alice Springs Chicken

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I love Outback Steakhouse, especially the Outback Alice Springs chicken. The thing is, going out costs money. Not to mention the effort of having to get dressed up to step out of the house to dine. So, I’ve decided to just make this amazing recipe myself! Not only is this homemade version of Outback Alice Springs Chicken recipe easy to make, it also tastes as good and as filling as the original!

 

Watch this video from Tasty for 7 more quick and easy chicken recipes:

As a foodie, this list of quick and easy chicken recipes fill me with joy and excitement. I imagine it’s probably similar to how Christopher Columbus felt when he saw the shores of America on the horizon for the first time; there are so many possibilities to explore! And that’s just with one kind of meat. Imagine fusing the recipes with beef, or pork, or lamb! There’s no stopping you from mastering these recipes, and, in doing so, becoming the master chef you’ve always been destined to be. So, take your pick, and have a fantastic experience with these chicken recipes!

 

Want some side dishes to go with your quick and easy chicken recipes? Try these 14 Easy Side Dishes For Chicken! Which of these quick and easy chicken recipes are you making first? Let us know in the comments section!

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