26 Light and Easy Chicken Dishes

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Need something light and easy for lunch or dinner? Try any of these simple chicken recipes to treat your family to a quick yet very tasty meal!

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Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Lighten up an all-American finger food with our oven-baked recipe.
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Italian Chicken Salad

Chicken strips marinated in Italian vinaigrette are the key ingredient in this light and tangy main-dish salad.
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Buffalo Chicken Bites

This spicy chicken is delicious on its own, or with sauce.
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Cheesy Chicken Parmesan

A delicious and simplified version of a comfort-food classic.
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Chicken and Stars Soup

Want to warm up your lunch crowd on a nippy day? Pull together a batch of this steaming chicken soup in just minutes.
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Chicken Fingers on a Stick

Breaded, grilled chicken strips are a great choice for finicky eaters when they can use their favorite dipping sauce.
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Chicken Fajitas with Spice Rub

Set out this seasoned grilled chicken, tortillas, and assorted toppings and let guests build their own fajitas.
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Chicken Tenders With Apricot Sauce

All-American cornflakes become a crispy coating for these pop-'em-in-your-mouth treats.
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Pasta with Maple Mustard Chicken

This crowd pleasing pasta is simple and delicious. It has just the right mixture of pasta, marinated chicken, and vegetables.
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Cracker Chicken

Cracker chicken is great for a potluck because it can be served warm or at room temperature, and depending on the tastes of your crowd, you can use drumsticks or chicken breasts.
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Coconut Chicken Wings

This Asian-inspired recipe straight out of food editor Ken Haedrich's kitchen may be the perfect cookout finger food.
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Thai Chicken, Mango & Pineapple Salad

Grilled chicken and tropical fruits seasoned with a citrusy curry sauce give this colorful salad plenty of kid appeal.
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Crunchy Cornflake Chicken

Coated with a homemade shake and bake mix made from cornflakes and seasonings, this oven-baked chicken tastes as good as fried chicken (without the fat).
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Hawaiian Skillet Chicken

Sautéing chicken is easy, quick, and limited only by your imagination.
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Pretzel Chicken

Spice up chicken tenders -- and add crispy-coated fun without deep-frying -- with a baseball park favorite: pretzels and mustard.
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Japanese Chicken Yakitori

A sweet glaze of soy sauce, sake, and the Japanese cooking wine mirin coats these tender chunks of chicken. Thigh meat is preferable because it stands up better to high-heat grilling.
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Moroccan Chicken Kebobs

These Moroccan Chicken Kebobs are prepared with a dry rub that deliciously combines cinnamon and cloves.
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Mu Shu Chicken Wraps

These wraps are a family slow cooker favorite.
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My Greek Gyro

Feta cheese adds a Greek accent to easy wrap sandwiches that make delicious on-the-go lunches.
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Peanut Pork or Chicken Kebobs

A kickin' kebob that's convenient to eat when you're on the go.
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Teriyaki Delight

Boneless grilled chicken and homemade teriyaki sauce make a delicious combination in this recipe.
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Quick Chicken Cutlets

This easy recipe teaches kids how to tenderize chicken for a delicious dinner of golden cutlets.
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Tasty Chicken Tacos

Quick-to-make tacos are hard to beat for a weeknight dinner. This easy and flavorful Mexican recipe offers a wholesome alternative to the packaged taco seasoning you find at the store.
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Time Flies Chicken Wings

These Asian-inspired wings will fly off the plate.
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Easy Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders turn out textured and crispy on the outside, with only as much spice as you (and your kids) like. And because they're baked instead of fried, they're a healthy alternative to the fast-food kind.
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Chicken Satay

This delicious chicken tastes better the longer it marinades. Consider letting it sit over night for the best flavor.
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