14 Chicken Bakes That Keep It Real—No Breadcrumbs, No Cream Needed
Tired of chicken bakes loaded with breadcrumbs and heavy cream? These 14 recipes prove you can keep it simple without sacrificing flavor. Each dish is packed with savory goodness, wholesome ingredients, and satisfying textures that make dinner both easy and delicious. Get ready to enjoy chicken bakes that are clean, hearty, and full of flavor—no shortcuts required!
Orange Olive French Baked Chicken

Orange Marmalade with orange, tarragon and olives make this delicious, sticky crust for French Baked Chicken. Use on chicken halves or chicken breasts for a delicious French dinner recipe.
Baked Avocado Chicken

Baked avocado chicken is so easy and delicious, there’s no way it won’t become a new family favorite! Avocado, cheese, and bacon top golden-brown seared chicken breasts to make a main course that’s great served with just about anything!
Baked Huli Huli Chicken

Easy-baked Huli Huli chicken is an instant family favorite! Tender chicken thighs are slathered in a sticky Hawaiian-inspired sauce then baked to perfection. It’s a chicken dinner that will satisfy anyone!
Oven Baked Balsamic Chicken

This Oven Baked Chicken recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. With flavors of honey and balsamic vinegar, you know it’s going to be good!
Asian Baked Chicken Wings

These Asian Chicken Wings will satisfy your wing craving & your appetite. Coated with an Asian spice then baked, not fried, until they’re nice and crispy. Then they’re tossed in a spicy Asian glaze for the perfect finishing touch. No one will ever guess these weren’t deep fried ’cause they’re so delicious!
Baked Chicken And Cherry Tomatoes

Juicy baked chicken and cherry tomatoes made in a 9×13 baking dish (one pan recipe!). This makes the most tender chicken breasts with sweet tomatoes! We love this recipe when we’re picking cherry tomatoes in the garden!
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Baked Chicken Breast

We’ve cracked the code to perfectly flavorful and juicy oven baked chicken breast! Our foolproof method uses simple tricks and a delicious seasoning blend. Say hello to a chicken dinner you’ll want to make again and again!
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies

Need a quick and easy dinner? These chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven with loads of veggies for a hands-off, weeknight friendly meal the whole family will love. This is a sheet pan dinner you don’t want to miss!
Baked tarragon chicken

Incredibly easy to prepare, this baked tarragon chicken has a light, delicate and delicious flavor from the tarragon, lemon and mustard sauce. Perfect over rice.
Baked BBQ Chicken Breast

Baked BBQ chicken breast is as easy as it gets—just two ingredients for a super simple weeknight dinner that’ll have you saying, “so good”!
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

3 ingredients to make these super crispy buffalo chicken wings from scratch.
Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Create flavorful and wonderfully juicy chicken in the oven with very little effort thanks to this teriyaki chicken recipe. You’re going to love this two-ingredient dinner recipe. Use it for a weeknight meal or meal prep and you’re sure to have a delicious time!
Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

This recipe for Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs is bursting with flavor. It’s also easy enough that you can make it on busy weeknights, but special enough for company. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or grains with a side of vegetables for a well-rounded meal!
Baked Ranch Chicken

This baked ranch chicken recipe is quick and easy as can be! The secret ingredient? Homemade ranch seasoning (yum!).
