🍗 The Ultimate Chicken Recipe Collection

A curated selection of easy, healthy, and world-famous chicken dishes for any occasion.

⏱️ Quick & Easy (Under 30 Minutes)

1. 15-Minute Lemon Pepper Chicken

A bright, buttery, and zesty dish perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, fresh lemon slices.

Method: 1. Season chicken with garlic, onion powder, and lemon pepper.

2. Heat oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high.

3. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through ($165^\circ F$).

4. Add remaining butter and lemon slices to the pan to create a quick glaze; pour over chicken.

2. Honey Garlic Chicken

Five ingredients and a sticky-sweet sauce that kids love.

Ingredients: Chicken thighs (boneless/skinless), 1/3 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil.

Method:

Sear chicken in a pan with olive oil until browned.

Mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.

🥗 Healthy & Light

3. Mediterranean Greek Chicken Bake

Low-carb and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients: Chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice.

Method:

Place chicken and vegetables in a baking dish.

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano; pour over the dish.

Bake at $400^\circ F$ ($200^\circ C$) for 25-30 minutes. Top with crumbled feta before serving.

4. Pomegranate & Almond Couscous Chicken

Ingredients: Chicken breast, tagine paste (or harissa), pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, couscous.

Method:

Coat chicken in tagine paste and pan-fry.

Serve over fluffy couscous mixed with pomegranate seeds and almonds for a sweet and savory crunch.

🌎 World-Famous Classics

5. Authentic Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

The legendary creamy Indian curry.

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, tomato puree, heavy cream, butter.

Method:

Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour.

Sear chicken pieces, then set aside.

In the same pan, simmer tomato puree with butter and spices.

Stir in cream and return chicken to the pan to finish cooking. Serve with Naan.

6. Classic Chicken Piccata

An Italian staple featuring a tangy lemon-caper sauce.

Ingredients: Thinly pounded chicken breasts, flour (for dredging), capers, white wine (or chicken stock), lemon juice, parsley, butter.

Method:

Dredge chicken in flour and pan-fry until golden. Remove.

Deglaze the pan with wine/stock and lemon juice.

Stir in capers and butter to create a silky sauce.

Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

💡 Pro Tips for Juicy Chicken

The Rest Rule: Always let your chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute so they don't run out when you cut into it.

Tenderizing: For chicken breasts, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness. This ensures they cook evenly and prevents the thin edges from drying out.

Thermometer: The most reliable way to know chicken is done is an internal temperature of $165^\circ F$ ($74^\circ C$).