Author Notes This chicken parm wants to be there for you when you've had a long day and need a big hug in saucy, cheesy form. It has all the charm of your standard parm—crispy crust, jammy sauce, bubbly...
18 Lightning-Quick Chicken Recipes for Conquering Any Weeknight
While I’m a fan of slow, quiet Sundays babysitting a simmering pot, Monday (and Tuesday and Wednesday, well, you get it) nights are another story. Between work and life in general, I'm often not thinking about dinner until 7 p.m., and there’s no time to waste—it’s a Chopped-style countdown until food is in my belly. Enter chicken: It’s affordable, versatile, a speedy supper ready to 'wing' anything. In short, chicken is a weeknight winner.
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Author Notes This recipe is a great way to use up old bread. Day old, week old, two weeks old—as long as it isn't moldy, it will work. The lemon and olive oil soaks into the dry bread to make it soft delicious...
Author Notes Had some chicken breast in the fridge. Didn't feel like breading them, so I made this. —mrslarkin Test Kitchen Notes Mrslarkin's Lemon Chicken recipe was developed out of necessity. Armed...
Author Notes A perfect gong bao ji ding has different components: the tenderness of the chicken, the right amount of peanuts, the savory thick sauce that spoons off with the meat, the flavor that holds...
Author Notes My meat-and-potatoes fiancé loves German food, and wiener schnitzel is perhaps his favorite dish in the world. So one night recently, I decided to attempt a chicken cutlet that could stand...
Author Notes The beauty of this recipe is not just the gorgeous melding of flavors, but how quickly and easily I can throw it together all year round. Cut into finger-size strips, the chicken and very...
Author Notes This dish originated from Thailand and is loved by all over the world. I learnt how to cook this delicious recipe in a Thai Cooking Workshop. The original version does not contain cashews...
Author Notes Meet my new favorite go-to weeknight dinner. It's saucy, flavorful, fresh, and it comes together in about half an hour. I developed these chicken and lettuce wraps while on Whole 30, so they...
Author Notes This idea stems from the Chinese takeout staple of the same name, but the resemblance stops there. Pound chicken breasts until thin, coat in sesame seeds, and pan-fry until crispy. Top with...
Author Notes For instructions on how to bake the chicken tenders, look at the last step of this recipe. —Merrill Stubbs Makes 10 to 12 large chicken fingers 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • Salt and pepper...
Author Notes My new go-to weeknight bird. This recipe combines the best of spatchcocking, preheated pans, and sheet-pan suppers. Feel free to play around with the seasoning. Maybe soft butter instead olive...
Author Notes This is a very mild curry that's rich and comforting. The chicken and onions are braised in coconut milk which make this dish creamy and delicious. The total cost for this creamy chicken is...
Author Notes Put down the takeout menu and the forlorn look of someone settling for second best. Today we recreate the real thing: Panda Express' orange chicken. —Kendra Vaculin Prep time 20 minutes •...
Author Notes Instead of the usual dredged in flour, dipped in eggs and milk, rolled around in crumbs approach, this schnitzel opts instead for a mustardy mayo marinade, then right into panko. The result...
Author Notes This was my mom’s pièce de résistance every Hanukkah when I was growing up: a mashup of a breaded chicken cutlet and an extra-crispy latke. Unlike a thin breadcrumb coating, the potato-pancake...
Author Notes I make a big sheet tray of these spice-rubbed chicken thighs, eat one or two for dinner that night, then turn the rest into quesadillas, rice bowls, and leftovers throughout the week. A note...
Author Notes Pearl couscous or Israeli couscous is a type of pasta made from semolina flour. It works really well in casseroles and skillet bakes because it retains its wonderfully chewy texture while...
Author Notes I set about creating this butter chicken recipe like I do everything else in my life—somewhat obsessively. Many tries later, after many less-than-perfect renditions, I knew I’d nailed it my...