Batter-Fried Chicken

Proof that it doesn’t take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.

1 hr 30 mins

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin

Coq au vin, aka chicken soused in wine, is a French classic that exists in countless incarnations. This rich, soulful riff is from Julia Child.

1 hr 30 mins

Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken

If we had to choose just one roast chicken to spend the rest of our lives with, this would be the one. No contest.

2 hrs

Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken FAQs

Chicken is a go-to dinner and lunch protein for many people. It’s healthy, relatively inexpensive, and can be prepared in endless different ways. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions on preparing, cooking, and serving poultry.

WHAT’S THE MOST INEXPENSIVE CUT OF CHICKEN?

Bone-in chicken is usually less expensive than boneless cuts. Opt for whole chicken, bone-in chicken thighs, or drumsticks. Some reader favorites for these cuts include oven-fried drumsticks, batter-fried chicken, and braised chicken thighs.

what’s a spatchcocked chicken?

A spatchcocked or butterflied chicken is a whole chicken that has had its backbone removed and has been pressed flat. A spatchcocked chicken will cook faster than a whole chicken, making it a popular choice.

How can i tell when my chicken is cooked?

Chicken is safe to consume with the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The easiest way to check this is to poke an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. If you don’t have access to a thermometer, cooked chicken should not be translucent and the juices should run clear when the chicken is cut into.

How can i avoid dry chicken?

To avoid dry, overcooked chicken, cook it only until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Dark meat is much more forgiving than white meat, so chicken thighs and drumsticks tend to be more moist and juicy, and will remain tender, even when cooked to a higher temperature.

Learn How to Carve a Chicken

A roast chicken stuffed with lemon in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board.
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Grilled Chicken Recipes

Spicy Honey Lime Chicken

This easy-peasy marinated grilled chicken with sweet and spicy honey lime sauce is going to be on regular rotation at our dinner tables. We’re betting it will be at yours, too.

1 hr 30 mins

Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This combination of marinated, bacon-wrapped, and grilled chicken tucked into a bun with mayo, tomato, and arugula just became our new favorite way to enjoy a BLT.

6 hrs 30 mins

Easy Marinated Chicken Skewers

These chicken skewers are a cinch to throw together. Whip up an easy marinade, let the chicken thighs soak up all that flavor, then grill or broil to tender perfection. Voila. Dinner.

2 hrs 45 mins

Spiced Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

These easy shawarma-inspired grilled chicken thighs are perfect for sharing. Grill them up and serve with all your fave fixings, including pickled onions, garlic yogurt, and fresh herbs.

1 hr 15 mins

All Chicken

Braised Chicken Thighs

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this cozy meal of tender chicken thighs that are gently cooked with vermouth, lemon, olives, and prosciutto.

Chicken Saltimbocca

Essentially an Italian rendition of chicken cordon bleu, chicken saltimbocca is simply cutlets, cheese, prosciutto, a lovely pan sauce and it's on the table in 30 minutes.

30 mins

Oven Fried Drumsticks

Some things never go out of style. Witness this throwback to the 50s recipe for drumsticks rolled in crumbs of any sort. Potato chips. Wasabi peas. Rice crackers.

50 mins

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

"Your family will think you are AMAZING." "A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved." "Easy and affordable." "A keeper!" That's what we're hearing about this.

2 hrs 45 mins

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders will always be a universal favorite--we'd eat them any time of day, to be honest. Then slathered with hot honey? Heck yes.

1 hr 15 mins

Chicken Apple Sausage

Seriously, it's so easy to make your own sausage. Insanely easy. And holy heck, does it taste phenomenal. No meat grinder required.

45 mins

Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs

In this simple one-pot supper, chicken thighs are bathed in a sauce that's informed, though not overwhelmed, by lemon. Warning: You're gonna wanna spoon that sauce onto everything.

45 mins

Red Chicken Posole

In Nahuatl, pozole means "make a big batch of this on the weekend and reheat during the week after soccer practice." (Not really.)

2 hrs 30 mins

Smoked Turkey

It's not just about how lovely a turkey imbued with smoke would be. It's also about how lovely more space in the oven on Thanksgiving would be.

4 hrs 30 mins

Spicy Honey Lime Chicken

This easy-peasy marinated grilled chicken with sweet and spicy honey lime sauce is going to be on regular rotation at our dinner tables. We're betting it will be at yours, too.

1 hr 30 mins

Julia Child’s Coq au Vin

Coq au vin, aka chicken soused in wine, is a French classic that exists in countless incarnations. This rich, soulful riff is from Julia Child.

1 hr 30 mins

Honey Glazed Chicken with Garlic Confit

This simple, yet elegant roast chicken dinner features chicken pieces that are glazed with honey and vinegar, then slowly roasted in garlic confit until tender and golden. Do we have your attention?

1 hr 50 mins

Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

Made in a single pan with so much ease you'll be wanting to make them every night. We dare so you'll hear no complaints.

1 hr 15 mins

Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

40 mins

Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This combination of marinated, bacon-wrapped, and grilled chicken tucked into a bun with mayo, tomato, and arugula just became our new favorite way to enjoy a BLT.

6 hrs 30 mins