50 Easy Chicken Recipes – Delicious Meals for Every Occasion

Looking for new chicken recipes to liven up your day? Explore these simpleeasy to make recipes using the versatile ‘Chicken’ meat. Chicken is easy to usebeing able to cook it as a wholechopped into partsusing specific partsto the bones for making good stock. This ingredient really lives up to its well known phrase “WinnerWinnerChicken Dinner”. From crispy to grilledto comforting soupsand stews. Here are 50 Easy Chicken Recipes for every occasion that also caters to every skill level. A handy list to check on when cooking for yourselffamilyand friends.

1. Chicken Adobo

First off in our Yummy 50 Easy Chicken Recipes. “Adobo” is a well-known Filipino dish that will always come up when talking about the top food to try in the Philippines. The flavor profile of this dish represents most of the base flavors many other Filipino dishes have. Garliconionssoy saucevinegarbay leavessometimes with a hint of sugar. This delectable dish will surely make your entrance to Filipino food all the more stimulatingkeeping you coming for more.

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2. Chicken BBQ sa Kawali

A fan favorite at partiesbig to small get togethersbirthdaysfriestasor something some just crave for on a regular dayBBQ chicken can be found at street stallsfood chainsbuffetsand if you have the timeat home. For this recipethere’s no need for a grillall you need is a pansome good marinade for the chickenmore or less 15 to 20 minutes and you’re presented with a nicely charred chicken.

3. Whole Chicken Hamonado

Love ham but need it to be a bit more on the healthier more budget friendly side? Hamonadoa Filipino delicacy is quite sought after item all around the Philippines when nearing Christmas time. The thing isit might get out of stock even before the ber monthsspecifically December or the prices grow to a height that might be too much. In this chicken version of the recipeyou’ll still have a delightfully sweet and tender taste of regular ham but made ‘healthier’ and in less than 30 minutes.

4. Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Spicy Dip

Wanting to try your hand in making Homemade Chicken Nuggets? This gives you the opportunity to make healthier and even more flavorful nuggets. Starting with using chicken breastsblending these with spices and seasoningscoated with a flour-spice mixand fryingbakingor air-frying until these look like golden nuggets. Served with a side of spicy mustard mayo dip.

5. Marry Me Chicken

Flavorfulcreamy,  tender and juicy chicken dish that will surely make your party say ‘Yes!’ with delight. To make this tasty Marry Me Chicken recipeis to coat the seasoned chicken in floursear until browned. Before marketing the delicious sauce in another pansauteing aromaticsthen heavy cream and cheesewith some chili flakessimmer all these until thick before adding back the chicken with the addition of sundried tomatoes for color and rich savory flavor. A crowd pleasing family friendly dish that takes under half an hour to make. 

6. Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Tired of your usual chicken breasts dishes and wanting a bit more edge to it? This honey and garlic chicken breast has a fusion of Filipino and Chinese flavorswith a marinade that has a bit of sweetness from the honeysourness and savory goodness from the aromaticsketchupand oyster sauce. Seared chicken simmered with the marinade until the marinade covers the chicken breast fully coloring it and evaporates. This Honey Garlic Chicken dish can even be eaten like steak.

7. Sweet and Sour Chicken

A Chinese-Filipino fusion dish that you might come across at some FilipinoChineseor Fil-Chi parties. These are another party favorite by many. This Sweet and Sour Chicken brightens up the table with the array of brightly colored vegetables it has. Crispy chicken pieces mixed with a brightly or lightly colored red sauce made of a base of tomatoessometimes there’s even a hint of pineapple chunks added to include a good amount of acidity and sweetness.

8. Milk Chicken

Aside from the Classic whole chickenyou can jazz it up with this Milk and Chicken recipe. A unique way to make fried chicken and gravy in just one pot. With the rise of many unique ways to make fried chicken even betterthis recipe will surely surprise your tastebuds! With just a can of evaporated milkgarlic and other seasonings mixed in a pot with chickensimmered until the chicken is tender. Keep the stewed broth simmering until it turns into gravywhile covering the chicken in a spiced batter before frying into a golden crisp. Then your fried chicken with a side of gravy is ready to be devoured.

9. Tandoori Chicken Recipe

An outrageously delicious and flavorful dish that is popularly eaten at Indian restaurants you can also easily make at home without a ‘Tandoor’ or cylindrical clay oven. For this Tandoori Chicken Recipeall you need to do is marinade your chicken with yogurtaromacisand colorful seasons like garam masalachili powderturmeric and morewith some lemon juice and oil to help tenderize the chicken. Place these in an oven to roast until it changes in color before broiling to get that nice charred look. You can also check out other ways of cooking the chicken like ‘grilling’ this in a pan or airfryer.

10. Whole Coke Chicken

A popular well-loved dish by many in recent years. Coke Chicken is an easy one pot dish that just needs a few ingredients to make a wonderfully sweet and savory foolproof tender chicken. All you need is a bottle or can of cokeone whole chickensome seasoningslemongrass a few minutes of simmering and you’re presented with a nicely flavoredshiny and juicy chicken.

11. Sprite Chicken Wings

Not a fan of coke? Then try out this other soft drink alternative. Try using Spriteit has a sweeter and tangier flavor ( especially when using the lemon-lime flavor ). If you love the slightly sweeter tastemixed with a good amount of aromaticssome ketchup and soy sauce for color and savory taste then this crowd pleasing recipe is for you. This Sprite Chicken Wings recipe is sure to please anyone’s palate.

12. Braised Chicken with Quail Eggs

Braised Chicken with Quail Eggs is a Chinese-Filipino fusion recipe that just needs 3 steps to make! Chopped chicken marinade in calamansigarlicsugarsoy sauce ketchupand more simmered with a bit of butter to add some richness then add in a good amount of quail eggs or any eggs of your choice with some green onions for more flavor and it’s ready to be served with some rice on the side.

13. Chicken 65

A tangy fiery red chicken recipe will feel like an upgrade on your usual chicken curry / Hyderabadi Chicken 65. You can even serve this as a side dishan appetizera main dishor even have the option to make this a bit more healthy with the use of an airfryer. All you need is to marinate the chicken with a mix of seasonings before covering it in batterdeep fryingairfryingor baking before mixing the aromatic Tarka ingredients with the sauce then tossing in the chicken until these are colored brightly red. It makes for a succulent finger lickin’ meal.

14. Chilli Chicken

Boneless chicken marinated in a number of species and seasonings like chili saucevinegar garlicginger and morewith the addition of cornstarch and all purpose flour to create an outer layer to be fried until crisp. Before being stir fried with a thick sweet and savory sauce with even more aromatics. This Chili Chicken dish is a mix of Indo-Chinese flavors great as a starterappetizeror served up over rice for a wonderful lunch meal.

15. Chicken Enchilada

Out of time but wanting an easy peasy dish to make for family and fired or to snack on on-the-go? Then this Chicken Enchiladas is what you’ve been looking for. Check your fridge for some leftover chicken or cooked meatsshred or chop these into piecesmixing these with chili peppersand cheese before using these to fill the tortilla wrappersforming logsplacing these on a baking dishtopping with sour cream enchilada sauceand more cheese and chillies. You’re onto a nicely made quick filling snack.

16. Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are another quick filling snack to make. Just season the chicken with a refreshing marinade of limecmonchiligarlicpeppersand cilantro. Seared or grilled until it looks charredthen prepare the colorful array of vegetables like green and red bell pepperssome onions until slightly soft before mixing it with the chicken stripsserve with homemade or store bought salsaguacamolesour creamor your favorite sauce.

17. Chicken Kabob

A summer favorite of many meat lovers or for those looking for a nice change in their usual protein filled recipes. Chicken thighs sliced into smaller piecesmarinade with yogurtpaprikacumincinnamonand many more spices before being spiked on barbecue sticks. Chicken Kabob is a Middle Eastern dish is strongly flavored and is grilled until you have that nicely charred look on both sides then served beside or over pilaf rice or with a side of salad and spiced yogurt.

18. Peri Peri Chicken

A dish that has been gaining popularity in recent years. This incredibly flavored chicken dish is dyed a beautiful red orange color from the chicken being marinated with chili pepperspaprikacayenneswith many more spices that’ll really adds to the dish’s impact like bell peppersthymeonion,with an addition of vinegar and lemon juice to tenderize the chicken. Peri-Peri Chicken is traditionally grilled on both sides then topped over a simple salad to enhance the dish’s pop of color.

19. Crispy Soy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

Chicken wings with a more Asian twist with the addition of soy sauce and how it’s prepared. Chicken wings seasoned and batted with garlic powderflourand other seasoningsand some water. Coated with cornstarch before being fried then tossed again in a butter-garlic and soy sauce based sauce. Sweetsavory and easy.

20. Adobong Paa ng Manok

Bring in the collagen by adding Chicken Feet into your diet. Chicken feet are collagen filled and which is essential to keep the body especially the skin and bones feeling and keeping young. To make this interesting ingredient more appealingtry recreating this recipe which makes use of the usual Filipino Adobo flavors with a twist. If you haven’t tried Adobong Paa ng Manok” (“Chicken Feet Adobo”) with this recipeyou’re sure to add this into your meal plan at least twice a month.

21. Lechon Manok sa Kawali

Lechon is an absolute delight at partiesand some may even describe it as the reason they might even choose to goa whole suckling pig roasted or grilled over a fire. While it might be a hassle or too much work to make at homeyou can easily recreate this dish with a healthier easier to handle ingredient-a whole chickenpan roasted and basted with a richly savory and sweet sauce. Here’s to the delectable “Lechon Manok sa Kawali” or “Lechon Chicken in a Pan”.

22. Creamy Mushroom Chicken

A delectable fusion of crisp seared chickenmushroomsand a savory rich cream-based sauce. All you need are a few ingredients. Chicken seasoned with salt and pepperseared until nicely browned. Cooking the sauce by sauteing the aromatics and mushrooms together before pouring in soy saucebrothand all purpose cream to create a wonderful base that will then be used to simmer and cook the chicken further. Garnish with some parsley to make this Creamy Mushroom Chicken even more deliciously inviting.

23. Chicken Mandi

Another beloved chicken dishthis “Chicken Mandi” or “Yemeni Chicken and Rice” is a spiced succulent chicken made of chicken marinated in a myriad of beautiful spices like corianderclovescumincardamomcinnamonturmericand pepper. The chicken is then steamed before being baked then broiled to give it a nice golden brown top. Served over a brightly colored yellow saffron-turmeric rice with a mix of toppings like onionsalmondsraisinsand a splash of cilantro to make it even more aesthetically pleasing.

24. Chicken Tikka

Elevate your usual barbecue chicken with this irresistibly charred spicy brightly red Chicken Tikka. Start with marinating the chicken thighs with lemon and spices like cuminturmericmadraschili powdercorianderfenugreekgarlic and more for an hour to overnight for more intense flavor. Skewer then grill the chicken until readyserve with some chopped red onions and a side of yogurt.

25. Chicken Lasagna

Lasagna is cheesy goodness in a pan. Not only for party’s or get-togethersit’s also an easy peasy dish to make for yourself and the family to keep and freeze whenever you need something fun and filling. Needing to add more vegetables in your or your kid’s dietthis lasagna is an easy way to hide the vegetables and keep them wanting more.

26. Salted Chicken Wings Recipe

Salted Chicken Wings are a deliciously interesting tasting dish made with a Filipino favorite ingredient “Salted egg”. This brightly yellow coated fried chicken wing get’s its color and flavor from the creamy sauce made of the yolk of the salted eggbuttergarlicmilkand chillies. The seasoned then fried wings are mixed in in rich spicy sauce then topped off with more chillies for those who love a bit more heat or a sprinkling of sesame seeds for a slight nutty flavor.

27. Butter Garlic Chicken Wings

Another favorite party appetizer that both adults and children love. Chicken wings marinated in seasonings and flour and cornstarch. Deep fried until slightly goldenthen fried once more to ensure crispier wings before being tossed in with the savory and super garlick-y butter sauce. Topped with parsley for some pop of color and you’ll have crispycolorfuland flavorful Butter Garlic Chicken Wings that’ll be gone in just a minute or two after serving.

28. Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This splendid combination of chicken with a spinach and Feta cream sauce filling will leave you wanting more! Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are made by Simply slicing your chicken breasts onto a butterfly cutgenerously place a mix of spinachmayonnaisefeta cheeseand minced garlic as the filling in the middle. Fold then stick some toothpick on the side or to make it more indulgentwrap with a few pieces of bacon. Bake then use this to top over freshly cooked rice to turn into a delicious lunch to look forward toor place over pasta to turn this into a dinner mealor just place a side of salad on the side to liven it up.

29. Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms

A romantic looking dish to surprise your significant other or for days when you just want to make yourself a nice self indulgent dish. To make this Chicken with Artichoke and Mushroomsall you need are boneless chicken breasts seasoned with some salt and pepperseared until nicely browned on both sides. Adding in the artichoke hearts and mushrooms. Simmer together with the chicken and some white wine to create a harmonious balance of flavors. Lasty adding some capers to add a nice salty and super savory but refreshing taste.

30. Japanese Chicken Curry

Feeling hungry from reading manga or watching anime cooking shows? Try this easy Japanese Curry recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Richcreamy and thick curry sauce covering tender chicken chunkspotatoesand carrots. All you need is to use your favorite curry powder or curry roux ( depending on the spice levels or if you want it vegan or gluten-free ) broth or watertime to simmer the vegetablesaromaticsand chicken. Then add in just enough cubes and it’s done and ready to be poured over some freshly cooked rice.

31. Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu is another familiar Japanese recipe. A crispy but still tender on the inside chicken dishsome eat this as their main dish with a good heaping scoop of rice or as an entree or even as a snack that you can find in most Japanese convenience stores. To make this delectable dishprepare your chicken filets by seasoning these with saltcover with an egg and flour based batter before coating with panko. Fry until both sides have browned and it looks like a large nugget. Now it’s ready to be served as isas a sandwichdrizzled with some katsu sauceor on top of curry.

32. Spicy Ginger Chicken

Spicy Ginger Chicken is a scrumptious stewed chicken dish with strong flavors of ginger. A slightly pungent but uniquely savory and umami dish is made by stewing chicken with garlica lot of gingersome tomatoeschillieslemontom ketchup and other seasonings. A pleasant mix of flavors that’ll really awaken the senses especially when you need a nice pick me up in the afternoon.

33. Filipino Chicken macaroni Salad

Wanting something filling and savory to beat the summer heat? Then this creamy Chicken Macaroni Salad will surely cool you off. Chicken seasoned simply then cooked and shredded or chopped to bitsadding in some healthy ingredients like carrotsonionsand celerythe cream base made of all purpose cream and a bit of condensed milkdiced cheesepickle relishthen elbow macaroni to make these even more filling. While it might look like a random combination of different ingredients. But rest assured that the outcome will be absolutely delicious.

34. Crispy Whole Fried Chicken

Wanting a simple and quick no fuss dish that feeds a lot of people? Then this fried to perfectionspiced Fried Chicken just needs a few seasonings rub all over itstuffed with aromaticsmarinated for some time before being covered in batter and more seasoningsthen deep fried until the skin is cracking and golden. Great for anytime of the week

35. Pastel De Pollo

You might know it as “Venezuelan Chicken Pie” some may translate into “Chicken cake”is a traditional dish that’s made of chickenolivesraisinstomatoesbell pepperonionsgarliccapersWorcestershire sauce and more. Mix and simmer until the sauce has thickened. That’ll be spread over the dough before covering this with a thinner layer of dough that’ll be decorated with more dough or with different shaped holesbrushed with egg wash then baked until the top looks golden.

36. Chicken Pastel

Adapted from the Spanish dish ‘Chicken Pastel de Pollo’ the difference between the Filipino version is that the Filipino pastel isn’t made and baked as a pie. Some consider the filling as a rice topperbut some households do use the Chicken Pastel as a topper for noodles or over bread. This creamy meal is made of a number of ingredientsand a few steps from marinating the chickensauteing the vegetables and sausages before simmering everything together until i’s as creamy as you like it.

37. Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

Another popular of curry that can easily be done in 20 minutes. Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is a low carb and naturally gluten free dish that’s made of a mix of sauteed onionsgarlicgingerand coriandersearing the chicken before pouring in the coconut milkcarrotsand Thai curry pasteadding in some salt and pepper if needed. Bring everything into a boilsimmering for a few minutes until the sauce has almost reduced in half. Mix in spinach and lime juice to add a more refreshing quality to the dish.

38. Soy Glazed Chicken

A Chinese influenced recipe that you might be familiar with. Soy Glazed Chicken is a dish that you can often find in many Chinese restaurants. Starting with boneless chicken seasoned and fried until it looks crisp and goldenthen doused with a savory sauce made of soy saucearomaticsoyster sauceand honey. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

39. Chicken Afritada

Chicken Afritada is an aromatic tomato based Filipino dish that highlights a super savory tomato based stew made of aromaticsfish saucetomato pastetomato saucebrothpotatoescarrotspeasbell peppersalt and peppersimmered with seared chicken pieces. Cooked until everything is tenderwith the sauce thickening slightly. A wonderfully tasty and quick dish to make.

40. Chicken and Broccoli

An easy lunch dish that’s the complete package of meat and vegetables. To make this Chicken and Broccoli recipe. You only need chicken sliced into stripsmix these with soy sauce to seasonsome oil and cornstarch. While you make an easy to make sauce made of garlicgingerbrothsoy saucesesame oilsugarwhite pepperand Shaoxing wine. Saute the chicken then the broccoli florets before stirring in the saucemaking sure everything is evenly coated before serving.

41. Grilled Chicken Salad

A protein and fiber filled dish packed with colorful vegetables and flavor. All you need to make this Grilled Chicken Salad are chicken breasts seasoned then grilledplated over chopped lettucehalved tomatoescorn kernelsred onionscucumbersome crumbled up cheeseand a nice scoop of bacon bits. Completing this colorful salad with a refreshing sauce made of lemonmustardsugarvinegarshallotoreganoparsleysalt and pepperwith a good amount of olive oil. Now you can enjoy this rainbow bowl of goodness.

42. Orange Chicken

A long time popular choice in the well-known Chinese American establishment Panda Express. Orange Chicken is a crispy fried chicken seasoned with saltpeppera bit of oreganobattered then fried into a crisp then coated in a velvety sweet and orange sauce that’s made up of soy sauceorange juicevinegarsugarwaterthen cornstarch to finish it off. Simmered until bubbly and thick before adding in the cooled fried chicken pieces. A dish that will surely cause your mouth to water.

43. Sesame Chicken

Looking for an asian chicken dish you can make in one panin less than 10 minutesand can be eaten for breakfastlunchor dinner? Then this Sesame Chicken recipe is for you. You can even serve these as a party appetizer with some toothpicks to top these off. Flavorful and fun to eat this lightly sesame tasting and more so garlicky crispy chicken pieces fried to perfection then covered in a sweet and richly savory sauce. It’s sure to be a favorite.

44. Chicken Fried Rice

Tired of takeout? This better than takeout Chicken Fried Rice is simplehealthyuses just one panand can even be changed up to newer and more fun variations. Just saute some chicken bitsthen saute your chopped veggies like carrotspeasor morescrambling some eggsthen mix this all together in a pot with some soy sauce and leftover or cold rice. Toss until you have a lively looking fried ricethen complete this by sprinkling some chopped green onions on top.

45. Chicken Cordon Bleu

A deep fried chicken roll filled with ham and cheese. Chicken Cordon Bleu is an indulgent dish showcases tender and juicy chickena sweet ham spiceand a layer of creamy cheese encased in a crispy salty outer layer. Make it even more indulgent with a simple but deliciously rich tasting cream based sauce made of butterflourand evaporated milk.

46. Classic Baked Chicken

A 5 star baked chicken recipe that’ll surely make an impression. This Classic Baked Chicken is a straightforward recipe that relies on technique that beginners and home cooks can easily doand just 4 ingredients: a whole or chopped chickensome oilsaltpepperand chicken stock or white wine. Dry then rub the chicken all over with olive oilseason well with some salt and pepper before baking until browned. Using the drippings to make a really simple sauce that you can thicken with some flour.

47. Garlic Butter Chicken

Buttery Chicken packed with garlic bitsthen coated with more garlicand if you liketopped with fried garlic for a deliciously Yummy chicken dish to drool for. All you need are chicken breastssome aromaticscalamansisimple seasoningsthen chili flakes for those who want their chicken packed with heat. Seared for a few minutes and it’s done and ready to be enjoyed.

48. Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm dish to suit the colder weather monthsthis dish will surely warm up your body and soul. For this Filipino version of the Chicken Noodle Soupall you need are chicken breasts simmered in brothonionsgarlicbayleavesparsley and other herbs and seasoningsadding in colorful veggies to lift up your spirits.

49. Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is an addictive sweetspicyand salty chicken dish that’ll blow your mind once you take a bite. It might look intricate but is actually easy to make. Marinate your chicken pieces with shao xing winesoy saucebaking sodaand cornstarch. Frying then taking it out to make a silky sauce made of peppersbroth vinegarsherrysugarand more. Adding in some aromatics then thickening this up until the vegetables and chicken are tinted and glossy from the sauce.

50. Adobong Atay with Green Beans

To end this list of 50 Easy Chicken Recipes. Try something that might be out of your comfort zone. Adobong Atay with Green Beans is an iron filled chicken dish using not the main chicken meat but rather the liver of the chicken. An interesting dish that many Filipinos do take when they want something high in proteinironVitamin A and B12 which helps those who are anemic. While eating liver might seem unapproachable to somethis recipe will surely change and help you enjoy this nutrient dense ingredient better.