When it comes to cooking chicken, sometimes it's best to turn to the classics. There's a handful of tried-and-true chicken recipes you'll thank yourself for learning and mastering, including chicken piccata, fried chicken, pan-seared chicken thighs, and more. You'll finally look forward to making chicken for dinner once you discover these classic chicken recipes that everyone should know.
Chicken Piccata
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 [2]
Baked Chicken Breast
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 [3]
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
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 [4]
Roast Chicken and Vegetables
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 [5]
Chicken and Rice
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 [6]
Classic Fried Chicken
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 [7]
Filipino Chicken Adobo
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 [8]
Grilled Chicken
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 [9]
Sesame Chicken
Skip the takeout and try your hand at homemade sesame chicken the next time a craving strikes.
Get the recipe: sesame chicken [10]
Baked Buffalo Wings
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 [11]
Chicken Cacciatore
A classic Italian dish, chicken cacciatore makes use of plenty of pantry staples like canned tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth.
Get the recipe: chicken cacciatore [12]
Chicken Parmesan
Crispy chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and warm tomato sauce are what make classic chicken parmesan completely irresistible.
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan [13]
Chicken Mole
Classic chicken mole has a distinct, rich flavor that can only be achieved with ingredients including cocoa, cinnamon, garlic, and adobo.
Get the recipe: chicken mole [14]
40 Cloves of Garlic Chicken
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 [15], too).
Get the recipe: chicken with 40 cloves of garlic [16]
Butter Chicken
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 [17]