Family-friendly chicken dinners don’t have to be complicated — in fact, sometimes the simpler the recipe, the better the dish. Here are 15 of our tastiest recipes that turn chicken and seven ingredients or less into a simple weeknight dinner without the clutter.
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Maple Mustard Sesame Chicken Drumsticks
Crunchy with sesame seeds, these speedy drumsticks get a quick blast of high heat in the oven and are on your dinner table in under a half hour. Drizzle them with extra maple syrup if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
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Barbecue Chicken and Brussels Sprout Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan dinners are trendy for a reason — people love the simplicity of a one-stop dinner that’s as easy as roasting BBQ-sauce brushed chicken thighs with sweet potato wedges and Brussels sprouts.
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Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
You can also use skin-on drumsticks and teriyaki glaze with the sheet-pan method. Crunchy broccoli and fingerling potatoes round out the meal for a complete dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu
Forgo the stuffing and breading steps of traditional cordon bleu with this simplified grilled version. Use a rich and high-fat cheese, such as a luscious triple cream brie, for gooey decadence.
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Cranberry Glazed Sticky Chicken Wings
Cranberries and chilies may not be the first combination that springs to mind, but the irresistible pairing of tart and sweet, along with a crunchy caramelized texture, will have you thinking of this recipe all year round.
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Sautéed Chicken Breasts With Fresh Herbs and Ginger
Use grated ginger and fresh basil and mint to boost the taste of these sautéed chicken breasts. A squeeze of lime juice and chicken broth build a sauce without masking the refreshing nature of the herbs.
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Herbed Chicken Sauté
Use your favourite herb — such as thyme, rosemary or tarragon — to scent this streamlined saute. Add a half cup of the white wine you plan to serve with dinner for the perfect pairing.
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Lemon Fried Chicken
A thick batter with yeast for added lift coats bite-sized pieces of chicken leg, and a sprightly lemon marinade adds citrus flavour without a gloppy sauce.