30 Best Spring Chicken Recipes - Dining and Cooking

1One-Pan Crispy Chicken Primavera crispy chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet with radishes, asparagus, and peas PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON2Spring Chicken Panzanella SaladPHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We’re bringing the spring vibes in this non-traditional recipe by turning panzanella into a vibrant, bountiful bowl of greens topped with shredded chicken. Asparagus, snap peas, tender greens, and roasted chicken are tossed with crispy croutons in a light vinaigrette for a salad that’s light but infinitely satisfying.

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3One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken one pan coconut lime chicken PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

For this recipe, we went with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce full of lime juice, jalapeño, ginger, and both tomatoes and tomato paste. The result is a super tender, flavorful chicken with a golden-brown crust, coated in the signature coconut-lime sauce.

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4Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles chicken with noodles and carrots in a creamy peanut lime sauce topped with peanuts PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all those behind you, the dish comes together in a snap!

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5Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed ChickenPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE6Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs ginger, garlic, and scallion meatballs and a spicy red curry coconut sauce PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This easy dinner combines ginger-garlic meatballs and a spicy red curry coconut sauce to create a flavorful dish that’s both comforting and packed with bold, aromatic spices. The curry paste does double duty, adding the savory, spicy flavors of red pepper, garlic, lemongrass, and galangal to both the meatballs and the sauce.

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7Chicken Cordon BleuPHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACH

There’s no denying it, the combo of juicy chicken, smoky ham, and melty Swiss cheese all rolled into a crispy, crunchy exterior is the stuff of decadent dinner dreams. With a few tips and tricks that help simplify things, our chicken cordon bleu recipe comes together in just over an hour, including a to-die-for creamy Dijon mustard sauce.

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8One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus one pan balsamic chicken and asparagus PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

When we’re craving something light and easy, this one-pan meal is one we turn to again and again. Chicken, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes are all cooked alongside a sharp, acidic, yet sweet homemade balsamic glaze in this recipe, so you can enjoy a dinner with maximum flavor and minimum cleanup.

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9Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls hot honey chicken bowls PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD

Here, the chicken gets tossed in hot honey and becomes sweet and spicy. Drizzle any extra honey from the pan over the bowls for an extra kick. The quick-pickled cucumbers add a much-needed crunch to the bowl, but could also be swapped for pickled jalapeños for any crazy spice lovers out there.

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10Chicken Broccoli Alfredo PizzaPHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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11Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce peruvian style chicken drizzled with green sauce and served with lime PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE12One-Pot Farro With Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes one pot farro with chicken sausage and tomatoes topped with fresh herbs PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This one-pot dish is a flavor bomb that is packed with veggies. Chicken sausage, fennel, onions, and hearty farro are seasoned with pickled, mildly spicy pepperoncini and garlic to create a savory, stew-like rice dish. Topped with cherry tomatoes and lots of Parm, there’s no better meal to welcome spring.

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13Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala chicken thighs covered in a tikka masala sauce with pickled red onions and jalapenos on a sheet pan PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE14Harissa Chickpea & Chicken Skillet harissa chickpea and chicken skillet topped with mint PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

An ideal combination of spice, sweetness, and tang makes this skillet dinner taste like it took much longer than 45 minutes. In it, chickpeas are coated in a mahogany-hued sauce and caramelized under juicy, seared chicken thighs, resulting in a decadent, protein-packed dinner. Topped with citrus yogurt, this is a STUNNER.

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15One-Pot Greek Chicken Chili chili in a bowl with chicken, tomatoes, and green onions PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON16Chicken Shawarma BowlsPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

Meal prepping doesn’t need to be complicated, and these chicken shawarma bowls are proof. The longest step in the recipe is letting the chicken marinate, BUT that allows you to start cutting all of your veggies for the dish, so it’s barely a wait at all.

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17Chicken Taco Torta shredded chicken, veggies, and tortilla chips between two slices of bread PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Mexican tortas are hearty enough to be special dinner-worthy, and none more so than these. Since this iteration is inspired by Americanized hard-shell chicken tacos, we completed it with shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and some crunchy tortilla chips. Feel free to top with your own faves to make it your own!

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18Caprese Stuffed Chicken chicken breasts sliced and stuffed with mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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19Chicken & Artichoke Pasta Salad chicken, artichokes, spinach, and noodles tossed with pasta PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

In search of a quick and easy lunch or picnic side that doesn’t compromise on flavor? Welcome to the party! Juicy marinated artichokes, briny Castelvetrano olives, and creamy cannellini beans dance with crisp arugula and crunchy pistachios in a zingy lemon vinaigrette to create the ultimate spring dish.

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20Strawberry Spinach Salad strawberry spinach salad with feta and pecans PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

With sweet strawberries, herby chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans, this summer salad will make even so-called spinach haters fall in love after just one bite. This light and fresh salad lets sweet flavors shine, but is complemented by the sharp textures and flavors of our other ingredients.

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