Cluck and roll: 23 mouthwatering weeknight chicken recipes

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This weeknight chicken recipes collection is designed to delight your taste buds and simplify your evenings with a diverse range of easy-to-prepare, mouthwatering chicken dishes perfect for any day of the week!

Roast chicken with orange butter on a white platter with thyme, sage, rosemary, and halved oranges.
Roast Chicken with Orange Butter. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Get ready to feast on Cast Iron Chicken that’s ready in a snap, boasting a tantalizingly crispy, salty exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth juicy interior that’s simply unmatched!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Chicken Yaki Udon

Chicken yaki udon in a white bowl.
Chicken Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed adventure with Chicken Yaki Udon, a delicious stir-fry dish that’s surprisingly easy to whip up. It’s bursting with savory goodness that will make your taste buds dance!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Yaki Udon

Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Chicken and cabbage soup in a white bowl with a red linen beside it.
Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Indulge in the scrumptiousness of Chicken and Cabbage soup, where tender chicken thighs, potatoes, veggies, ginger, garlic, and a medley of spices come together in perfect harmony. It’s a savory delight that will warm your soul!
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Cabbage Soup with Ginger

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Hot honey lemon pepper chicken wings on a dark blue plate.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Satisfy your cravings with a plate of hot honey lemon pepper wings. These mouthwatering treats are crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy all at once—a flavor explosion that’ll have you coming back for more!
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema

Grilled, sliced chicken on a white plate with cilantro crema.
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Embrace the summer vibes with grilled chicken and cilantro crema—a match made in culinary heaven! Sink your teeth into juicy marinated chicken breast and drizzle it with a creamy, tangy cilantro crema.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Crema

Soy Garlic Wings

Soy garlic wings on a blue plate.
Soy Garlic Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Discover the secret to crispy perfection with soy garlic chicken wings. These wings are an irresistible blend of crispy, juicy, sweet, and savory flavors. And the best part? You won’t need to deep fry them thanks to one simple trick!
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic Wings

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Italian chicken cutlets on a black plate with slices of lemon.
Italian Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Experience the ultimate delight of Italian Chicken Cutlets—undemanding, quick, and oh-so-delicious! These delectable treats boast the perfect balance of saltiness, crispiness, and savory goodness, making them an instant hit.
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Roast chicken with orange butter on a white platter with thyme, sage, rosemary, and halved oranges.
Roast Chicken with Orange Butter. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Prepare yourself for a tantalizing feast with our roast chicken recipe. Picture this: crispy skin dusted with warm spices, fragrant orange butter, and tender, juicy meat that will have your taste buds dancing in delight!
Get the Recipe: Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken slow cooker enchiladas in a baking dish with two copper forks.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spice up your mealtime with Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas—a fiery, tangy, and cheesy delight. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and melty cheese come together to create a dish that’s perfect for a casual weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Lemons, sweet peppers, thyme, and cherry tomatoes with baked chicken thighs on a sheet tray.
Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy weeknight meal features crispy, savory chicken thighs paired with fresh thyme, roasted sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and a burst of bright lemon flavor. Prepare to be wowed by its incredible taste!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Chicken Marsala

A bowl of chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes served with buttered peas and carrots
Chicken Marsala. Photo credit: Sage Alpha Gal.

With tender chicken breast served in a buttery mushroom and marsala sauce, this chicken Marsala is a fast and easy weeknight entree.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala

Ramen Chicken Noodles Recipe

Low Carb Ramen Chicken Noodles in a black bowl with various vegetables and boiled egg.
Low Carb Ramen Chicken Noodles Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make Keto Ramen Noodles recipe that tastes like no other. Our delicious hot bowl of ramen without carbs is a perfect hearty and low carb soup filled with homemade broth, chicken, shirataki noodles, avocado, and much more.
Get the Recipe: Ramen Chicken Noodles Recipe

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken inside cast iron.
Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our Italian Baked Chicken Recipe filled with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil as an Italian meal should be. Those juicy and flavorful Italian chicken breasts baked until golden brown are the way for a perfect summer or winter evening.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Mozzarella Baked Chicken

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback on a baking tray
Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time. 
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Keto Egg Noodles

Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Keto Egg Noodles in a white bowl.
Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Low Carb Egg Noodles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Easy to make Keto Chicken Noodle Soup with homemade keto egg noodles will be a perfect dinner idea not only throughout the whole winter. Our fully gluten-free, low-carb, grain-free and perfect for diabetics keto meal, this delicious healthy keto-friendly soup will warm you up whenever you need.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup with Homemade Keto Egg Noodles

Curry Chicken with Onion

Curry Chicken with Onion inside golden pan.
Curry Chicken with Onion. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This recipe is all about the curry! Juicy chicken and caramelized onions are cooked in a spicy curry sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests at your next dinner party.
Get the Recipe: Curry Chicken with Onion

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Chicken Chips Jerky

Chicken Chips Jerky in a stone bowl.
Chicken Chips Jerky. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn How To Dehydrate Chicken Chips Jerky for your next backpacking or as a delicious dry and chewy snack. Drying chicken in a dehydrator makes the best high protein chips for all your needs that can be rehydrated whenever wanted.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Chips Jerky

Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

two bowls of hot and sour soup with Chinese soup spoons and a black and white napkin.
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Hot and Sour Soup starts with a rich, tangy, spicy broth. Then it’s filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tender chicken, tofu, and ribbons of egg. It’s seriously nutritious and seriously delicious.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

Tandoori Chicken

A plate of tandoori chicken with a side dish of cooked rice, shot from a low angle.
Tandoori Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This tandoori chicken recipe is full of flavor, and easy, too! You can cook your tandoori chicken in the oven, on the grill, or even in your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Tandoori Chicken

Green Chili Chicken Soup

Overhead shot of a pot of the soup with two bowls of the soup and garnishes.
Green Chili Chicken Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
Get the Recipe: Green Chili Chicken Soup

Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken on a black plate with rice and dill.
Harissa Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Harissa chicken is so easy to make and loaded with deliciously spicy North African flavor. It’s amazing that it only has 6 ingredients (plus salt + pepper). I love cooking with Tunisian harissa paste, the spicy North African chile paste. It brings tons of flavor to this favorite weeknight chicken dish.
Get the Recipe: Harissa Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken in a striped bowl with rice.
Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

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