We can all agree that chicken is one of the most consumed meats worldwide, and with good reason: it’s versatile, can be prepared in countless ways, and is relatively affordable. Such a versatile ingredient! In this post, I've gathered 20 chicken recipes for you to enjoy this delicious ingredient in a thousand different ways. Roasted, grilled, stewed, with rice, pasta… Whether you're looking for something quick, something to impress your guests, or a recipe that makes you feel like a professional chef, there’s always a perfect option!
From simple everyday dishes to more elaborate ideas for special occasions, all of these recipes are easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for any moment.
I hope you enjoy this collection of chicken recipes! Chicken has the ability to pair with countless ingredients, making it the ideal foundation for creating creative dishes. So, if you’re a fan of this versatile ingredient or just looking for new ideas to include in your menu, keep reading and discover these 20 delicious chicken recipes that will surely win you over.
1. Roast Chicken with Spiced Butter
Who doesn't love a good roast chicken with potatoes and vegetables? Especially when you have a cooking utensil where it practically cooks itself without dirtying the oven... That's exactly what you'll achieve with the Emile Henry Ceramic Chicken Roaster. You'll get crispy, golden chicken without splattering grease all over the oven.
There are countless roast chicken recipes, but how many guarantee juicy chicken breasts? By using this technique of placing spiced butter between the skin and the meat, along with Emile Henry's ceramic roaster, you'll achieve incredibly tender and juicy results.
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2. Oven-Baked Chicken and Mushroom Rice
This chicken and mushroom rice is perfect for summer days as well as colder months. Whether you're cooking for family or guests, it's an easy yet impressive recipe that never disappoints. Try it and you'll see just how delicious it is!
We've used chicken and mushrooms, but feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients or even create a vegetarian version. For more inspiration, especially if you love paella, I highly recommend the book "Paella" by Alberto Herráiz.
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3. Chicken in Wine Sauce with Morels
Chicken in Wine Sauce with Morels is a classic, combining comfort food with a touch of elegance. Perfect for celebrations, this recipe highlights tender chicken in a rich wine sauce with morel mushrooms, accompanied by fresh pasta.
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4. Beer Chicken
This Beer Chicken creates an incredibly tasty sauce you'll want to enjoy with bread. With the WMF Pressure Cooker, the chicken stays juicy and cooks in only 15 minutes. Unbelievably fast and delicious!
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5. Oven-Roasted Chicken with Herbs and Lemon
This recipe for Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs is both simple and delicious, ideal for family meals. The key to perfect roasting is using cast iron, ensuring crispy skin and juicy meat.
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6. Chicken in Red Wine (Coq au vin)
Coq au vin (Chicken in Wine) is a classic French dish from Occitan cuisine. Traditionally made with chicken, it can also be prepared with duck, goose, veal, or beef. Perfectly cooked in Le Creuset's cocottes.
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7. Chicken Curry
This easy and delicious Chicken Curry recipe uses accessible ingredients and offers authentic Indian flavors quickly. Perfect for weekdays or special dinners.
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8. Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These crispy homemade chicken nuggets are healthier yet delicious, perfect for snacks or picnics, especially loved by kids.
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9. Oven-Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Glazed Vegetables
Easy oven-roasted chicken with rosemary and vegetables, perfectly crispy using the Emile Henry ceramic roaster.
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10. Chicken Breasts with Crispy Parma Ham and Beetroot
Easy and delicious chicken breasts wrapped in crispy Parma ham, ideal for everyday cooking with simple ingredients.
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11. Chicken Karahi
The Chicken Karahi recipe is a traditional Pakistani dish, cooked today in the Le Creuset Balti Dish, an essential utensil in my kitchen that perfectly captures the essence of this flavorful, ancient recipe. The easy marinade produces a dish with delightful nuances.
Traditionally cooked on high heat, Chicken Karahi stands out not only for its spices but also for the yogurt-based marinade that creates a smooth texture and lighter color compared to other curries. The combination of yogurt, cumin, coriander, tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies creates a rich, flavorful, slightly spicy dish.
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12. Teriyaki Chicken
Diving into Japanese cooking, few recipes fascinate me more than Teriyaki Chicken, a culinary delight combining simplicity with extraordinary flavor. Originating from Japan, where "teri" refers to shine and "yaki" means grilled or roasted, this easy recipe is the gateway to intense flavors and delightful textures.
This dish has an irresistible shiny finish, achieved by grilling in cast iron and complemented by the perfect blend of soy sauce, sake, and mirin. The version here adds a bold twist, sweetened with white sugar and pineapple juice, thickened with cornstarch, and enhanced with ginger and garlic—ingredients adding depth and a nod to Korean influences in modern cooking.
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13. Individual Chicken and Bacon Pies in Mini Cocottes
This recipe guarantees success at home. Not sweet, but still baked in the oven—perfect when temperatures drop and you crave something warm and comforting. It’s a classic British dish: chicken pie. Despite common ingredients, it’s an extremely tasty bite enjoyed worldwide.
Usually made in a single baking dish, this version uses versatile individual Le Creuset mini cocottes, perfect for ensuring even cooking and beautiful individual presentation.
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14. Stuffed Chicken in Cocotte (Traditional Recipe)
Few recipes impress guests more than roast chicken. Here's my way to make stuffed chicken roulade (also suitable for roasting a whole chicken). The key is perfectly seasoned, tender meat, cooked just right.
Round cocottes distribute heat evenly, adapting perfectly to stovetop burners for consistent cooking.
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15. Cantonese Chicken (Szechuan Chicken)
Asian cuisine offers endless flavors and contrasts. This Cantonese or Szechuan Chicken surprises with crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy, intense, and colorful bites. Easy to prepare—just ensure even, consistent cooking temperature using a quality iron skillet like my Le Creuset Skillet.
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16. Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna
Lasagna is an Italian classic. This traditional chicken and mushroom lasagna recipe is perfect anytime but especially comforting on cold winter days. It’s versatile and improves overnight—great for preparing in advance.
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17. Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon
This Moroccan-inspired chicken with olives and preserved lemons, seasoned with turmeric, ginger, and saffron, is easy yet sophisticated, best cooked in a durable, versatile cocotte.
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18. Oven-Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Quick and delicious, this chicken recipe never fails. Easy cleanup when using an oven-safe skillet like the Le Creuset skillet, beautiful enough to serve at the table.
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19. Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Red Pesto
Easy, quick, and impressively tasty—this parmesan-crusted chicken filled with red pesto is perfect for using leftover bread or oats. Everyone will love it!
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20. Orange Chicken
Orange chicken, a Chinese-American dish from Hunan cuisine, consists of crispy fried chicken pieces coated in sweet, sour, spicy orange sauce—a delightful variant of authentic General Tso’s chicken, traditionally made with dried orange peels.
