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Chicken Dinners

Chicken is the weeknight workhorse, so these recipes are built for real schedules: one skillet, one sheet pan or one quick marinade. Thighs are the most forgiving cut; breasts cook faster when pounded to an even thickness. Every recipe uses a thermometer target, because 165°F is more reliable than guessing.

17recipes & guides
14full recipes
5ready in 30 minutes
A whole roast chicken with rosemary, potatoes and lemon in a cast-iron skillet
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Chicken Dinners: common questions

What temperature should chicken be cooked to?

Chicken is safe to eat at 165°F, measured in the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer.

Chicken breast or thighs for weeknight dinners?

Thighs stay juicier and forgive a few extra minutes; breasts are leaner and cook faster if you pound them to an even 3/4 inch.

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