Chicken thighs and drumsticks make cheap dinners delicious. Twenty budget chicken recipes.
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Seared chicken thighs in a steakhouse peppercorn cream sauce — cracked black pepper, shallots, brandy, and heavy cream. One skillet, about 30 minutes, spooned over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Seared chicken thighs in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with mushrooms and spinach. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes — spoon it over pasta or rice.
Caramelized Vietnamese pork chops marinated in fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Grill until charred and glossy — serve over rice with nuoc cham for an easy weeknight dinner.
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta with spinach — a restaurant-style pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
Sweet-savory Hawaiian chicken pasta with pineapple and bell peppers — a family pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
Smoky chipotle chicken tinga tacos with onions — a 25-minute chicken dinner with bold Mexican flavor.
Smoky one-pan jambalaya with chicken, sausage, and rice — a hearty dinner with Louisiana flavor.
Crispy orange chicken in a sticky citrus glaze — a 30-minute chicken dinner without the drive-thru.
Crispy chicken parmesan in one skillet with melted mozzarella — a 30-minute chicken dinner classic.
Sticky teriyaki chicken skillet with broccoli — a 25-minute chicken dinner better than takeout.
Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta — a kid-friendly pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Creamy chicken alfredo pasta with tender chicken and fettuccine — an easy pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Creamy lemon chicken and orzo cooked in one skillet — a cozy one-pan dinner with minimal dishes.
Smoky sausage roasted with potatoes and peppers on one pan — easy cleanup for busy weeknights.
Crispy sheet pan chicken thighs with roasted baby potatoes — the one-pan dinner families request on repeat.
Sweet-savory honey mustard chicken with green beans — a family-friendly skillet dinner in 30 minutes.
Golden pan-fried chicken cutlets ready in 25 minutes — an easy chicken dinner kids love with pasta or salad.
Classic chicken piccata with lemon-caper butter sauce — an impressive 30-minute chicken dinner.
Easy chicken pasta dinner with basil pesto and juicy chicken — ready in 25 minutes.
Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chile. Bright and addictive with spring rolls, bun bowls, and grilled meats.
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Chicken thighs and drumsticks cost less than breast and have more flavor.
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