30 Chicken Recipes Easy Enough for Anyone to Follow! 

September 11, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

New to cooking or just can be bothered with spending ages over a hot stove? Well, then you have to try out these chicken recipes easy enough for even the greenest cook to try out. They may be simple but they are also delicious and definitely will be a hit with your family! 

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1. Honey Garlic Chicken 

Not only is this honey garlic dish delicious, but it also takes just 15 minutes to whip up! All you have to do is to pan fry the chicken. Then, make a glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes and coat the chicken with it. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for a while and then you are all done! 

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Honey Garlic Chicken

2. Last Minute Chicken 

This is the dish you should make when you want almost no prep work. You just have to cube the chicken and then toss it in a mix of herbs and spices. You can either cook the chicken in a grill pan or broil it in the oven. The only effort you have to make here is to flip the chicken over to ensure that all sides are cooked evenly! 

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Last Minute Chicken

3. Chicken Stir-Fry 

This chicken stir-fry isn’t just easy, it will also taste as good as any takeout you have had! The secret is the stir-fry sauce that is made from broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Once the chicken, veggies, and aromatics have been sauteed, toss the sauce in and simmer all the ingredients until done! 

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Chicken Stir-Fry 

4. Lemon Garlic Chicken 

This recipe does have several steps but it is simple enough to follow along that even newbie cooks will be able to manage it. And, you will be rewarded with the most incredible tasting chicken to boot! In this recipe, the chicken is seared and then baked in a sauce that is made from onions, garlic, lemon juice, broth and spinach all simmered together! 

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Lemon Garlic Chicken

5. Chicken and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya 

What makes this recipe so simple? Well, that would be the fact that there is very little for you to do here! You just have to fry the chicken and sausage before adding in rice, herbs, spices, broth, and tomatoes. Then it is a matter of letting all of these ingredients cook together until the rice is tender!

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Chicken and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

6. Chicken Curry 

This curry comes together faster than it takes your takeout to get to your door – the recipe is also super simple to follow, great for first timers! It is just a matter of sauteing onions and garlic, stirring in the spices, pouring in tomatoes and coconut milk, and then cooking the chicken in all of this. Simmer for a while until the chicken has absorbed that incredible flavor! 

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Chicken Curry

7. Air Fryer Chicken Breast 

If you think that air fryer chicken is dry and tasteless, think again! This recipe shows you how to make the juiciest and most flavorful chicken with minimal effort! The key is to coat the chicken in lemon juice, herbs, and spices before popping it into the air fryer. Then, just leave the chicken alone until it’s done, only flipping the chicken over once! 

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

8. Dijon Chicken 

This is a great recipe if you want something a little fancier but still want to keep things as simple as possible. Here, you make up a sauce with mustard, white wine, shallots, butter, and heavy cream. Simmer browned chicken in this sauce until it is nice and tender! 

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Dijon Chicken

9. Chicken Tacos 

What if you could have the most delicious chicken tacos on your table in less than half an hour? No, this isn’t a pipe dream – this recipe shows you just how to do this! The chicken is tossed in lime juice, garlic, herbs, and spices before it is cooked in a pan. Add this chicken to tortillas along with a homemade pico de gallo and any sauces that you like. 

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Chicken Tacos

10. Creamy Herb Chicken 

You get a double dose of herbs with this chicken that comes together in just 30 minutes! The chicken is coated in spices and herbs before topped off with a creamy sauce that is made of herbs simmered in milk! Serve while warm. 

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Creamy Herb Chicken

11. Teriyaki Chicken 

A little bit sweet and savory, this teriyaki chicken takes almost no work at all! Make up the marinade with soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatics. Let the chicken sit in this for a while and then fry up the chicken in a pan until a yummy glaze forms on the meat! 

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Teriyaki Chicken

12. Chicken Pasta 

This chicken pasta is so easy but still has so much flavor! The chicken is cooked in spices and veggies before being simmered in marinara sauce. Then, add in cooked pasta and stir well. Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese and mix until all the cheese is melted. 

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Chicken Pasta

13. Stir Fried Chicken Noodles 

This is a great recipe for when you want a yummy, filling, and healthy meal – it is filled with chicken, veggies, and a ton of flavor. Veggies, chicken, and aromatics are fried before cooked noodles are added in. Toss all of this in a yummy sauce and serve! 

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Stir Fried Chicken Noodles

14. Chicken Noodle Soup 

There are few things that warm you up in the same way that a chicken noodle soup does! So, you will be happy to learn that this soup can be whipped up really easily. Here, shredded rotisserie chicken and egg noodles are cooked in broth, herbs, and veggies. Lemon juice helps to brighten this soup up more! 

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Chicken Noodle Soup

15. Chicken Fry 

This chicken recipe is just bursting with flavor! The secret to making this chicken taste so good is to marinate the meat in spices, ginger garlic paste, and lime juice – this lets that flavor really absorb into the chicken. Once done, fry the chicken until it is tender and cooked through! 

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Chicken Fry

16. Spicy Chicken 

If you like a bit of kick to your food, this recipe is sure to delight! All you need to do is toss the chicken in corn flour and seasonings before frying until golden brown. Then, make up a sauce with sambal oelek, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce and cook the chicken in this until done. 

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Spicy Chicken

17. Cashew Chicken 

Flavor, crunch, protein, this easy dish has it all! The chicken is fried, sauteed in aromatics, and then cooked in a hoisin and chili garlic sauce mixture. When the chicken is cooked through, add in cashews and scallions and mix well until they are coated with sauce too! 

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Cashew Chicken

18. BBQ Chicken 

You can choose to make this barbecue chicken on the grill or in the oven – either way, everyone is sure to think you’re a master with these results! The key is to first grill or bake the chicken for a while. Then, brush the chicken sauce with barbecue sauce and then grill or bake again. This creates a yummy crust on the chicken! 

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BBQ Chicken

19. Chicken Salad 

This classic salad is a breeze to make since you are using rotisserie shredded chicken. Mix the chicken with celery, green onions, and dill. This is all flavored with mayo, mustard, and seasonings. It can be served as is or used as a filling for a sandwich. 

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Chicken Salad

20. Chicken Fried Rice 

Why order fried rice when you can make yours at home in just 15 minutes? The cooked chicken and prepared rice means that all you have to do is to stir fry these ingredients with scrambled eggs and seasonings. It really is as simple as that! 

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Chicken Fried Rice

21. Crack Chicken Casserole 

You aren’t going to believe how easy it is to make this creamy and delicious casserole! The most work that you have to do here is mixing shredded chicken with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, bacon crumbles and cheese. Pour all this into a baking dish, top with panko bread crumbs, and bake until golden brown!

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Crack Chicken Casserole

22. Chicken Sandwich Melts 

You have probably not had a sandwich like this before – delicious and simple to make! Here, canned chicken is mixed in with seasonings, tomato, herbs, cheese, and hot sauce. It is then spread over bread and popped into the oven until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted! 

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Chicken Sandwich Melts

23. Chicken Kebab

This easy recipe works well for a cookout or when you want a savory treat! Cubes of chicken are marinated in Greek yogurt mixed with spices, lemon juice, and zest. Then, it is threaded onto skewers and cooked until the outside is nice and golden brown!

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Chicken Kebab

24. Chicken Pot Pie 

Believe it or not, you can make a chicken pot pie in no time at all! For this recipe, you simmer rotisserie chicken and veggies in seasoned cream of chicken soup. Once done, this is poured into a dish that is lined with a store bought pie crust. Cover with more crust and bake until done! 

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Chicken Pot Pie

25. Baked Chicken Tenders 

Adults and kids alike are going to absolutely love these yummy chicken tenders! All you need to do is to brush the tenders with oil and then coat them in a mixture of panko, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Then, lay out the tenders on a baking sheet and bake. Make sure to flip the chicken to make sure it is cooked through! 

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Baked Chicken Tenders

26. Baked Chicken Meatballs 

These chicken meatballs are out of this world! This is because the ground chicken is mixed with garlic, parmesan, herbs, and spices to form the meatballs. Bake the meatballs and then brush with a homemade garlic herb butter sauce for even more flavor! 

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Baked Chicken Meatballs

27. Chicken Patties 

Eat them alone or add to burger buns – either way these patties are incredible! What makes these patties truly special is that they aren’t just seasoned with regular seasonings. They are also flavored with mayo and green onion. The patty mix is combined and then each patty is fried until golden brown! 

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Chicken Patties

28. Chicken Chili 

This chicken is going to taste like you have spent all day over a hot stove but it is super easy to prepare! All you have to do is to saute the veggies and then add in shredded chicken along with tomatoes, broth, spices, beans, and corn. Once the chili is thick and flavorful it is ready for serving! 

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Chicken Chili

29. Baked Pesto Chicken 

Flavorful and gooey, this pesto chicken is as easy as a recipe can get! Here, the chicken is coated in basil pesto in a baking dish. Then, top off the chicken with slices of mozzarella. Bake all of this until the chicken is tender and the mozzarella is melted! 

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Baked Pesto Chicken

30. Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps 

This recipe may seem like a lot of effort has gone into making it but this isn’t the case at all! The chicken is cooked with aromatics and a hoisin chili sauce. Once everything has simmered for a while, spoon the chicken filling into lettuce leaves. Serve and enjoy! 

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Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quick and fuss-free – these recipes are everything you need when you want a meal on the table without any hassle. These recipes are perfect for weeknights when you just can’t be bothered. So, go ahead and try them out as soon as possible! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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