50 Most Popular Chicken Recipes
From all-time favourites like roast chicken and buffalo wings to a fried chicken BLT, find inspiration for tonight's dinner with these unbeatable chicken recipes.
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Lynn Crawford’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken
<p>The best fried chicken recipe ever starts with a buttermilk marinade to tenderize, resulting in a juicy, ultra-flavourful end result. After a simple dredge of spiced-up flour and a quick fry in oil, a mountain of crispy chicken comfort food simply awaits a finishing drizzle of honey – and your fingers to dive in. Irresistible!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/food-network-canada-chef-school/recipe/lynn-crawfords-buttermilk-fried-chicken/21283" target="_blank">Lynn Crawford’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken</a></strong></p> -
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Lemon Chicken Breasts
<p>This lemon chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner, served alongside a hearty grain, seasonal veggies or <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/best-summer-salads-barbecues-picnics" rel="noopener" target="_blank">summer salad</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/lemon-chicken-breasts/15369/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken Breasts</strong></a></p> -
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Roman-Style Chicken
<p>Chicken breasts and thighs, vegetables, prosciutto, tomatoes and herbs make up a dish that's perfect for a shareable dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roman-style-chicken/15493/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Roman-Style Chicken</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken and Waffles
<p>If you're going to take the time to make fried chicken, why not go all out and whip up a batch of waffles as well. Southern comfort food at it’s finest.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-and-waffles/17820/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Chicken and Waffles<strong></a></p> -
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs
<p>Anna Olson's easy and cheap slow cooker dinner will have the house smelling like summer BBQ, even if it's mighty cold outside.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-legs/13666/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs</strong></a></p> -
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Pecan-Stuffed Chicken Breast
<p>Succulent chicken breasts are covered in a warm spiced molasses sauce and served hot (with extra sauce on the side).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pecan-stuffed-chicken-breast/16376/" target="_blank"><strong>Daphne Brogdon's Pecan-Stuffed Chicken Breast</strong></a></p> -
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Marinated Chicken Breasts
<p>Marinated in a balsamic, mustard and garlic mixture, these tender and juicy chicken breasts are just the ticket for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/marinated-chicken-breasts/17846/" target="_blank"><strong>Marinated Chicken Breasts</strong></a></p> -
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Roast Chicken and Root Vegetables
<p>This warm and comforting roast chicken dinner is flavourful and juicy, and packs a nutritious punch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roast-chicken-and-root-vegetables/12057/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Roast Chicken and Root Vegetables</strong></a></p> -
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Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Red Pepper Jam
<p>The name of this simple sandwich recipe is almost as long as the ingredient list, and it only takes about 20 minutes to make!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/blackened-chicken-sandwiches-with-almond-butter-and-red-pepper-jam/17716/" target="_blank"><strong>Damaris Phillips' Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Red Pepper Jam</strong></a></p> -
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Michael Smith’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken
<p>Chef Michael Smith goes all out with this fried chicken recipe, using a whole chicken cut into 10 pieces. A fun, mess-free way to coat your chicken with flour is to shake it in a paper bag. Just make sure your chicken is well drained.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/michael-smiths-buttermilk-fried-chicken/8572/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken<strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes
<p>This low-fat salad is chock-full of nutritious ingredients including grilled chicken, apple, grapes, watercress, romaine and crunchy almonds.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-salad-with-apples-and-grapes/17826/" target="_blank"><strong>Valerie Bertinelli's Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce
<p>This feel-good comfort food involves chicken breasts smothered in a Marsala wine cream sauce with mushrooms and served with tender fettuccine.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-with-mustard-mascarpone-marsala-sauce/15456/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce<strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Cauliflower
<p>This creamy pasta bake is a delicious twist on a classic dish that makes use of leftover chicken. For a lighter yet satisfying option, skip the noodles and add extra cauliflower to <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/cauliflower-recipes-satisfy-carb-cravings/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">satisfy your carb cravings</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-tetrazzini-casserole-with-cauliflower/15718/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Rachael Ray's Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Cauliflower</strong></a></p> -
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The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Nuggets
<p>If you're looking for a quick fried chicken fix, whip up a batch of crunchy golden nuggets. Simple seasoning gives you a crispy, flavourful breading your family will adore. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-pioneer-womans-chicken-nuggets/16509/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Nuggets<strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Noodle Soup
<p>It's more than good for the soul. A slurpy bowl of noodles and broth will have you feeling better in no time. The broth will help re-hydrate your hurting body and cysteine, found in chicken and certain veggies, will help detox your alcohol-soaked liver.<p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tyler-florences-chicken-noodle-soup/17387/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Florence's Chicken Noodle Soup</strong></a></p> -
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Pumpkin Dressing
<p>This recipe will have your mouth watering the second you lay eyes on it. Pumpkin puree mixed with maple syrup, toasted pecans, sage, and cheddar cheese is sure to be a showstopper at your holiday meal.<p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/whole-roasted-chicken-with-pumpkin-dressing/9988/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson Pumpkin Dressing.<strong></a></p> -
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Fried Chicken BLT Melt
<p>Indulge in this killer BLT sandwich made with juicy fried chicken, crisp bacon, lots of melted cheese and all the fixings. It's a great way to use leftover chicken breasts whether they've been poached, baked or grilled.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fried-chicken-blt-melt/15695/" target="_blank"><strong>Nancy Fuller's Fried Chicken BLT Melt </strong></a></p> -
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Anna Olson’s Chicken Pot Pie
<p>A cozy dinner at home doesn’t get much better than this rustic chicken pot pie with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/savoury-pie-crust/16998/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Savoury Pie Crust</strong></a> as the base and a cheesy biscuit-like crumble on top.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-chicken-pot-pie/17001/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Chicken Pot Pie</strong></a>.</p> -
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Chicken Cacciatore
<p>This succulent chicken dish packed with rich, bold flavours will take your date's taste buds all the way to sunny Italy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-chicken-cacciatore/15460/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken Cacciatore</strong></a></p> -
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Curry Chicken Pot Pie
<p>This easy chicken, carrot and pea pot pie comes together in a creamy curry sauce and is topped with biscuit-like spheres of puff pastry.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/curry-chicken-pot-pie/15930/" target="_blank"><strong>Alton Brown's Curry Chicken Pot Pie</strong></a>.</p> -
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Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings
<p>These saucy, spicy buffalo wings are great on their own, but pair them with some blue cheese dip and you've got a winning dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/buffalo-wings/15942/"><strong>Alton Brown's Buffalo Wings</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Taco Salad
<p>For a quick and easy meal the whole family will love, turn to this leftover chicken taco salad. Add fresh corn, tomatoes, grated cheese, avocados, green onions, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/recipes-with-rotisserie-chicken/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leftover shredded chicken</a> to a bed of crisp lettuce, and you're set.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-taco-salad/15509/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Taco Salad</strong></a></p> -
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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Spicy Peach Glaze
<p>This sweet and spicy chicken is a great dish to serve for family backyard dinners during the warm months or to brighten up your dinner table any time of the year.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-spicy-peach-glaze/15977/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bobby Flay's Grilled Chicken Breasts With Spicy Peach Glaze</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Parmigiana
<p>Nothing says comfort food like a zesty, cheesy Italian chicken parmesan recipe, and Bobby Flay serves up a tasty and traditional version of this iconic dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-parmigiana/15874/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Chicken Parmigiana</a></strong></p> -
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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots and Harissa Sauce
<p>Fruity and savoury, this Morrocan-style chicken and chickpea tagine is flavoured with Harissa, an aromatic chile paste that’s widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, consisting of such ingredients as hot chile peppers, garlic, olive oil and spices like cumin, coriander, caraway and mint.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-and-chickpea-tagine-with-apricots-and-harissa-sauce/15879/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots and Harissa Sauce</a></strong></p> -
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
<p> This easy casserole dish features spaghetti smothered in a delicious, creamy mushroom sauce and is baked to perfection with juicy pieces of chicken, bell peppers and shredded cheese.</p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-spaghetti/15518/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole</strong></a></p> -
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Tandoori Chicken Burger
<p>A burger certainly isn't a traditional Indian dish, and the spices found in tandoori are not usually found on hamburgers. But it turns out that the two taste great together, especially with fresh cucumber and peaches on top.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tandoori-chicken-burgers/12554/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Tandoori Chicken Burger</strong></a></p> -
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Grilled Chicken With Roasted Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette and Grilled Fingerling Potatoes
<p>Grilling the chicken and parboiled potatoes on the same surface makes this dinner so easy (and satisfying!) to put together.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-chicken-with-roasted-garlic-oregano-vinaigrette-and-grilled-fingerling-potatoes/15885/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bobby Flay's Grilled Chicken With Roasted Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette and Grilled Fingerling Potatoes</strong></a></p> -
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Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu
<p>Forgo the challenges of traditional cordon bleu in favour of this simple deconstructed version. You surely won't be disappointed.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-chicken-cordon-bleu/15891/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bobby Flay's Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu</strong></a></p> -
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Texas-Style Fried Chicken
<p>Make authentic Texas-style fried chicken with this tasty recipe that includes sweet, spicy and acidic chicken sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/texas-style-fried-chicken/13555//" target="_blank"><strong>Texas-Style Fried Chicken<strong></a></p> -
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Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Tacos
<p>Delectable grilled chicken, tender vegetables, sour cream and a warm spice mix all wrapped in a tortilla for an easy and delicious dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-chicken-and-vegetable-tacos/13439/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Bobby Flay's Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Tacos</strong></a></p> -
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Spicy Chicken Salad Bagelwiches
<p>Spicy <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-cream-cheese-recipes/" target="_blank">cream cheese</a> is layered on a chewy sesame seed bagel and topped with a mound of creamy chicken salad made of avocado, corn, veggies and lime juice for a bit of zing.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-chicken-salad-bagelwiches/8741/" target="_blank"><strong>Spicy Chicken Salad Bagelwiches</strong></a></p> -
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Provençal Grilled Chicken Breasts
<p>This mouth-watering recipe by Anna Olson involves an onion-based rub that incorporates all the fragrant herbs of the southern French region of Provence.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/anna-olsons-provencal-grilled-chicken-breasts/12552/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Provençal Grilled Chicken Breasts</a></strong></p> -
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Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
<p>A quick and satisfying dish, this sweet and sour chicken with sautéed onions and peppers will really hit the spot.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-and-sour-baked-chicken/13844/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken</a> </p> -
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Cornflake Crusted Chicken
<p>There's no doubt that any kid (or adult) would devour this crunchy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken breast served with a flavour-packed curry sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cornflake-crusted-chicken/7998/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Cornflake Crusted Chicken</strong></a></p> -
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Perfect Roast Chicken
<p>Who better to trust with a classic than Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa herself? This circa-1999 recipe for roast chicken has stood the test of time with its easy prep (just 20 minutes) a perfectly roasted bird, and succulent veggies – the de facto “roasting rack” of onions, carrots and fennel turns into your bonus side dish. Make life easy on yourself and make this one tonight.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/perfect-roast-chicken/15388/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Perfect Roast Chicken<strong></a></p> -
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Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
<p>This simple, sweet marinade goes a long way for quick and easy weeknight dinners.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-mustard-chicken-drumsticks/9309" target="_blank">Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks</a></strong></p> -
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BBQ Chicken Sliders
<p>Slider buns are loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and covered in a deliciously sweet and savoury sauce — a sure win at your next party.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/knorr-bbq-chicken-sliders/13446/"><strong>Anna Olson's BBQ Chicken Sliders</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Chili
<p>Low in calories but big on flavour, this light chicken and vegetable chili from Ina Garten is a real crowd-pleaser.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-chili/15396/" target="_blank"><strong>Ina Garten's Chicken Chili</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Fajita Lasagna
<p>Try this make-ahead lasagna, which uses tortillas in place of pasta — it's a quick and easy alternative to traditional fajitas.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-fajita-lasagna/13646/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Chicken Fajita Lasagna</strong></a></p> -
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Butter Chicken and Naan Bread
<p>Homemade naan makes the perfect addition to this aromatic and mouthwatering curry with butter chicken.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-and-naan-bread/15786/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Chicken and Naan Bread</strong></a></p> -
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Butter Chicken Lasagna
<p>Everyone's favourite Italian pasta dish gets an Indian twist with this mouth-watering butter chicken lasagna.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-chicken-lasagna/13129/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Chicken Lasagna</strong></a></p> -
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Chicken Parmesan Drumsticks
<p>For dark meat fans, these drumsticks are turned into an easy, one-pan chicken Parmesan recipe your family is sure to gobble up.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-parmesan-drumsticks/20705/" target="_blank"><strong>Chicken Parmesan Drumsticks</strong></a></p>