chicken

Chicken is one of those weeknight lifesavers most of us keep on hand—breasts, thighs, wings, maybe a whole chicken for fancier occasions. The problem isn’t whether chicken will work for dinner, it’s deciding what to make without defaulting to the same old routine!

This collection focuses on easy, reliable chicken recipes that actually fit real schedules and real budgets. You’ll find the basics done right—Oven-Baked Chicken Bites, foolproof Air Fryer Chicken, and simple Chicken Meatballs that are perfect for meal prep—along with plenty of ideas using thighs, tenders, wings, cutlets, and even ground chicken. From quick one-pan dinners and fresh chicken salads to comforting favorites like our Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Thighs, these recipes are designed to be flexible, protein-packed, affordable, and full of flavor, even on the busiest nights.