15 Classic Chicken Dishes You Need to Know How to Make

Chicken piccata, with its lemon- and caper-infused sauce, is so flavorful that you'd never guess how easy it is to make.

Get the recipe: chicken piccata

All you need for the best-ever baked chicken breast are a little butter (or ghee), lemon, salt, and pepper.

Get the recipe: easy roasted chicken breast

The best way to prepare chicken thighs is also the simplest: developing a crispy skin by searing them in a pan before roasting them until they're fully cooked in the oven.

Get the recipe: pan-seared chicken thighs

You might not be used to buying a whole chicken, but once you try a simple roast chicken with vegetables, you'll want to make it over and over again.

Get the recipe: roast chicken and vegetables

Everyone has a different go-to chicken and rice recipe, and no matter which one you choose, it's something you'll want to keep in your weekly dinner rotation.

Get the recipe: Canal House chicken and rice

Homemade fried chicken is a project, but it's so, so worth it. This combination of a buttermilk marinade and seasoned flour ensures every bite is equally juicy and crispy.

Get the recipe: classic fried chicken

Traditional Filipino chicken adobo calls for simmering chicken in an aromatic blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and garlic, and the result is crazy-delicious.

Get the recipe: Filipino chicken adobo

The key to a juicy, flavorful piece of grilled chicken is the marinade. This recipe calls for brining the chicken in beer before throwing it on the grill.

Get the recipe: easy grilled chicken

Skip the takeout and try your hand at homemade sesame chicken the next time a craving strikes.

Get the recipe: sesame chicken

Knowing how to make your own buffalo wings means you won't have to resort to takeout for game-day get-togethers and beyond.

Get the recipe: baked buffalo wings

A classic Italian dish, chicken cacciatore makes use of plenty of pantry staples like canned tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth.

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Crispy chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and warm tomato sauce are what make classic chicken parmesan completely irresistible.

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Classic chicken mole has a distinct, rich flavor that can only be achieved with ingredients including cocoa, cinnamon, garlic, and adobo.

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Garlic-lovers, you're doing yourself a disservice if you haven't yet made 40 cloves of garlic chicken (you can turn it into a soup, too).

Get the recipe: chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Butter isn't the only thing that makes this Indian staple a standout dish. There's ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and curry powder, too.

Get the recipe: butter chicken