50 Wonderful, Foolproof Ways To Cook Chicken

50 Wonderful, Foolproof Ways to Cook Chicken

The Daily Meal team has amassed 50 of our best chicken recipes, guaranteed to get you through the rest of the year in the most delicious ways possible. This lineup of recipes is meant to help you upgrade chicken with ease, drawing inspiration from different cultures and cuisines.

The majority of these recipes are geared towards convenience — using such labor-saving devices as your slow-cooker or your microwave, for instance — though some are a bit more sophisticated (meaning you might have to turn of the oven or stove). But they are all wonderful, foolproof recipes nonetheless.  

BBQ Chicken Pizza

This recipe is designed with the busy weeknight in mind. Use store-bought pizza crust and follow the steps to make BBQ chicken; simply toss in a hot oven and enjoy.

Find this easy BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe here.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

After these gooey chicken enchiladas come bubbling out of the oven, garnish with cilantro and serve with a side of sour cream.

Click here for the recipe.

Chicken Broccoli Pesto

Pesto steals the show in this pasta recipe, but it's given an extra boost of flavor with the help of a can of cream of chicken soup. Get this simple and nutritious recipe here.

Chicken Burger Recipe

These tasty chicken burgers are anything but boring: Breaded and pan-fried, they provide a satisfying crunch that is sure to be a hit any night of the week. Click here for the recipe.

Chicken-Chile Pozole

This Mexican soup is chock-full of hominy, mild dried chiles , and shredded chicken or pork. If you want a spicier version, try adding a dried chipotle chile (or two) to the mix. For the full recipe, click here.

 

Chicken Pasta Primavera Salad With Parmesan Vinaigrette

Tossed with juicy chicken and deeply flavored with umami-rich Parmesan, this pasta salad is just as good as it is colorful. To find the recipe, click here.   


Chicken Pot Pie

Grilled chicken, caramelized carrots, potatoes, and celery are all baked inside flaky pie crust; it makes for a fantastic dinner that will be enjoyed by all. Get the recipe here.

Chicken-Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes

For this recipe, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and ranch dressing are whisked together, then stirred into chicken, bacon, and green onions. Stuff the mixture in hollowed out tomatoes, and you're good to go. Find the recipe here.

Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Layer a single leaf of lettuce with chicken salad and top with shredded carrots and crispy noodles for good crunch — it's as simple as that. Click here for the recipe.


Chicken Stir-Fry and Yellow Rice

Yellow rice is sautéed with chicken, frozen vegetables, and scrambled eggs in the fastest, most convenient fried rice stir-fry recipe you've ever seen. See for yourself; check out the recipe here.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Festive and tasty; make a big batch and use this soup for leftovers you can enjoy all week long. Get the recipe here.

Chicken and Tortellini Stew

This flavorful chicken and tortellini stew is hearty without being heavy — not to mention that it tastes great, too! Click here for the recipe.

Chicken Tostada With Mango-Melon Slaw

For this recipe, shredded chicken is topped with a fruit slaw of watermelon and mango. Get the full recipe here.

Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Asiago Quesadillas With Greek Yogurt Dip

This is a quick and easy quesadilla recipe that is packed with unexpected flavors of tangy sun-dried tomatoes and sharp asiago. See the full recipe for this unique chicken quesadilla here.

Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

The All-American soda meets the All-American finger food for the ultimate All-American appetizer. Click here to get the full recipe.

Easy Chicken Marsala

Enjoy this easy-to-make chicken Marsala recipe for dinner. The simple pan-fried chicken and Marsala wine sauce finished with cream takes less than 30 minutes to cook, making it the perfect option for weeknights and last-minute dinner parties. Click here for the recipe.

Easy Chicken Skillet One-Dish Dinner

An easy chicken and vegetable sauté makes for a fast and nutritious dinner any night of the week. Try it here.

Finger Lickin’ Brick Chicken

Place a brick — yes, a real brick — on top of chicken to get juicy meat with crispy skin in about half the usual time. Try the technique with this recipe here.

Fresh and Light Chicken Veggie Chili

This delicious chicken chili is made with corn and red peppers, topped with cilantro, and served with tortilla wedges.

Get the recipe here.  

General Tso’s Chicken

This General Tso sauce doesn't come from a bottle; you make it. The chicken is deep-fried and then tossed in your homemade, sweet, slightly spicy General Tso sauce. Click through for the recipe.

Greek Chicken Fajitas With Broccoli Rabe

This recipe blends Mexican and Greek food traditions complete with cucumber mint salsa and crumbled feta cheese. Check out the recipe here

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Called avogolemono by the Greeks, this oh-so-simple soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It is made comforting and thick with rice and refreshing with a good dose of lemon.  Click here for the recipe

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Spicy meets savory in this delicious grilled sandwich. Try it for yourself with this recipe here.


Greek Chicken Fajitas With Broccoli Rabe

This recipe blends Mexican and Greek food traditions complete with cucumber mint salsa and crumbled feta cheese. Check out the recipe here

Grilled Chicken Parm Hero

This cheesy creation is downright delicious and a mere 320 calories. Read more and get the recipe by clicking here.

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken

When you make this recipe, you can play with the amount of chiles in the marinade, depending on how spicy you want your chicken to be. Try making your own Jamaican Jerk Chicken with this recipe here.

Grilled Thai Curry Chicken Skewers With Coconut Peanut Sauce

Juicy, spiced chicken skewers are even tastier when dipped into a sweet and salty curry sauce. Click through for the recipe.

Korean Barbecue Chicken Wings

Marinate chicken wings overnight in a sweet and salty sauce for the juiciest, tastiest chicken you've ever made. Try it out here!

Maple Chicken WaffleWich

Breakfast for lunch and dinner? Sounds good to us. In a waffle iron, press and cook the sandwhich cook for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, then serve with small bowl of warmed maple syrup. Click here for the recipe.

Maple Mustard Chicken Nuggets

These homemade chicken nuggets are an all-natural alternative to frozen chicken nuggets, and the maple-mustard glaze gives them a delicious sweet flavor, so the kiddos (and adults) will have no problem cleaning their plates. To find the recipe, click here.


Microwave Chicken Fajitas

This recipe is all about convenience: A simple blend of mesquite spices, sliced onions and peppers, and seasoned chicken can be nuked to fajita perfection in about 15 minutes. Warm some tortillas, and dinner is all set. Click here for the recipe.

Mom’s BBQ Chicken (Umma’s Dak Gogi)

Ginger and sesame Korean BBQ chicken is an excitingchange of pace; even your friends who have never had Korean food will gladly chow down on this. Find the recipe for Umma's Dak Gogi here.

One-Pan Crispy Chicken in a White Wine Sauce

Try this particular chicken recipe on busy weeknights. With only one pan, you can make this dish in fewer than 30 minutes. Click here for the recipe.

Perfect Southern Fried Chicken

After a quick brine, chicken is soaked in buttermilk, tossed in flour and spices, and fried to perfection — and it's way easier than you think! Try this classic recipe for fried chicken here.

Potato-Chip Chicken

It's fun to make, fun to eat, and is as addictive as potato chips — and, of course, kids just love it. For this potato-chip encrusted chicken, click here.


Quick and Easy Chicken Salad

In this recipe, chicken is steamed in the microwave before being shredded and tossed with the other ingredients. Quick, easy, convenient; check it out here.


Ramen Noodle Bowl With Chicken Thighs

This savory noodle bowl is perfect for a cool day; meaty thighs are more cost effective than chicken breasts and will add an undeniable richness to the broth.

Get the recipe here.


Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Lollipops

These chicken "lollipops" are a sophisticated take on your typical grilled chicken but are actually quite simple to make. Find out how to make this recipe here.

Roasted Chicken and Tomatoes

Dark thigh meat stays deliciously moist and is more difficult to overcook than white meat; plus it's more budget-friendly. For the Roasted Chicken and Tomatoes recipe, click here.


Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

A dressing made of sesame oil, soy, ginger, and honey is tossed with chicken, arugula, and crunchy fresh vegetables, then sprinkled with toasty sesame seeds. It is a perfect light and satisfying meal any day of the week. Get the recipe here.

Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken

Butter chicken is a common name for a mildly spiced Indian dish called murgh makhani, and this recipe gives you easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make it at home in your slow-cooker. See for yourself here.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

You don't need to spend hours over the stove working on that comforting chicken matzo ball soup. Let the slow-cooker put all the effort in, so you don't have to. Get this amazing Slow-Cooker Chicken Matzo Ball Soup recipe here.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Verde

With only 10 minutes to prep and five main ingredients, you will be surprised at the incredible flavors in this dish. Serve it over cauliflower rice, sautéed summer squash, or a simple salad to complete the meal. Find the Slow-Cooker Chicken Verde recipe here.

Southwest Chicken and Cucumber Soup

Shredded chicken roasted in cumin and paprika simmers happily along with jalapeño, lime, and cilantro flavors is this Southwestern-inspired twist on a classic. Check out the recipe here.

Sticky Sesame Chicken With Broccolini and Brown Rice

Broccolini is a cross between Chinese broccoli and the traditional variety. With smaller florets and longer stalks, it tastes less bitter and has a sweetness closer to that of asparagus. In this dish, it's roasted with glazed chicken and served with brown rice. Get the full recipe here.

Tarragon-Roasted Chicken

What makes this recipe special is the combination of sage, rosemary, lemon, and tarragon stuffed into the bird's cavity. It smells divine while roasting, and the meat acquires a lush citrus-herb flavor. Click here for the recipe.

Thai Green Curry Chicken

This quick and easy recipe never fails: The chicken stays moist and tender in the curry liquid and is so comforting and filling when served over jasmine rice. Click here for the Thai Green Curry Chicken recipe.

The Cheesecake Factory’s Harvest Chicken Salad

You don't have to wait until your next trip to The Cheesecake Factory to enjoy this salad. This recipe is loaded with nutritious ingredients that will satisfy your salad and chicken cravings.  Find the recipe here.

Ultimate KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)

This KFC is proudly Korean. It's actually fried twice, making the fried coating decidedly thick and crunchy. Check out the recipe here.

Yucatán Chicken and Lime Soup

This Latin American inspired soup is topped with a garnish of lime slices, queso fresco, cilantro, and fried tortilla strips added for some crunch.  It's chicken soup, redefined. Find the recipe here.