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16 Chicken Recipes That Prove 20 Minutes Is All You Need

Busy nights don’t have to mean boring dinners. With the right recipes, you can whip up juicy, flavorful chicken dishes in just 20 minutes—no complicated steps, no endless prep. These 16 quick chicken recipes are proof that speed and taste can go hand in hand. Get ready to make weeknight cooking your new favorite part of the day.

Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken

Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken — it’s a dish that hits you right where it counts. Tender chicken bites are bathed in a rich and creamy peanut butter sauce, with just the right amount of dried chili heat to keep things interesting.

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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Hawaiian Chicken Recipe
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Another week, another easy rotisserie chicken dinner! This hawaiian chicken recipe is about to become your summer anthem.

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Greek Chicken Bowls

Greek Chicken Bowls
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Greek Chicken Bowls make for a tasty, healthy, and filling meal. Customized them to your liking, they are perfect for meal prep lunches and dinners packed with a lot of Greek flavors.

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Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken

Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken
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My Instant Pot Mongolian chicken is an incredibly quick and easy version of the Chinese food takeout classic! All of your favorite flavors are combined with tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken to make a delicious 20-minute dinner that the whole family will love! This affordable chicken dinner will definitely become one of your go-to weeknight meals!

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Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Photo Credit: Cinnamon and Sage.

This easy Buffalo Chicken Salad is a tasty spin on traditional chicken finger salad, with a kick! Enjoy the classic Buffalo taste in a simple to make chicken salad. With the signature blend of bleu cheese, celery and Buffalo Chicken, this is sure to be a hit. You can whip up a batch and enjoy it yourself, but it also makes a great snack for your next football party.

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Air Fryer Shake & Bake Chicken

Air Fryer Shake & Bake Chicken
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This air fryer shake & bake chicken is a simple and delicious meal that is ready to eat in only 20 minutes. The chicken is coated in shake & bake breading and then perfectly cooked in the air fryer until the outside is crisp and the inside is wonderfully juicy. With just 3 ingredients and tons of flavor, it may become your new favorite way to prepare chicken!

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Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the recipe you need for busy weeknights, with tender chicken, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked vegetables! It requires minimal effort while delivering a delicious, simple, and hearty meal that will please the entire family!

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Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs
Photo Credit: Project Meal Plan.

Simple and delicious Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs make an easy weeknight main dish in 20 minutes. These sweet and sticky thighs are great on a bun, in a wrap, or on a salad, and they make tasty leftovers too!

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Chicken Katsudon Recipe

Chicken Katsudon Recipe
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Chicken Katsudon is a new way to enjoy chicken katsu with a thick eggy sauce that adds incredible flavor to the chicken and rice. It’s a flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner!

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Caprese Chicken Tortellini

Caprese Chicken Tortellini
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Stuck in a dinner rut? Try Caprese Chicken Tortellini! Hearty, fresh and full of flavor – this is a meal you’ll come back to again and again!

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Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs
Photo Credit: Project Meal Plan.

Simple and delicious Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs make an easy weeknight main dish in 20 minutes. These sweet and sticky thighs are great on a bun, in a wrap, or on a salad, and they make tasty leftovers too!

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Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Recipe

Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Recipe
Photo Credit: Lemon Blossoms.

This easy Chicken Shawarma with vegetables sheet pan dinner is seasoned with a delicious blend of warm spices and then, oven roasted to perfection.

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Keto Teriyaki Chicken

Keto Teriyaki Chicken
Photo Credit: Jennifer Banz.

Another easy low carb dinner that can be made in under 30 minutes! This keto teriyaki chicken is full of flavor, will cure that keto Chinese food craving, and perfect served with cauliflower fried rice.

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Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken

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This easy marinated grilled chicken is a staple. It comes together quickly and the result is so flavorful! Serve it with grilled veggies for a full summer bbq meal!

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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken
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I am a sucker for sweet and tangy orange chicken! And this homemade version is quicker and yummier than the fried take out version.

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Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Pan Seared Chicken Breast
Photo Credit: A Couple Cooks.

This pan seared chicken breast comes out irresistibly seasoned with a golden brown crust and a juicy, tender interior! Here are all our tips and tricks to this family favorite—serve it with a few sides, or add to salads, tacos rice bowls, and more.

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