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What is the easiest chicken recipe for beginners?

Baked chicken thighs are the easiest starting point — season, put in the oven at 400°F for 35 minutes, done. Thighs are forgiving and hard to overcook.

How do I know when chicken is cooked?

Use a meat thermometer — 165°F internal at the thickest point. No thermometer? Cut into the thickest part; the juices should run clear with no pink.

What goes with easy chicken dinners?

Rice, roasted potatoes, pasta, or a bagged salad. Any one of these works with almost any simple chicken dish.

What is the easiest chicken dinner to make?

Chicken tacos — brown the chicken, add taco seasoning, serve in tortillas. Under 20 minutes and nearly impossible to mess up.

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