Chicken Recipes

These baked BBQ chicken legs are tender and juicy with a deliciously crispy skin. An easy homemade BBQ sauce adds sticky goodness to these drumsticks that are baked in the oven instead of grilled. Serve with mashed potatoes or seasoned rice and drizzle the BBQ sauce over top.

Tinola is an easy, one-pot soup from the Philippines. Chicken, chayote squash (or green papaya), bok choy, and spinach are simmered with fresh ginger in a savory broth that's delicious served with hot white rice.

This caldo de pollo turned out delicious on my first attempt! I like to serve this chicken vegetable soup with warm corn tortillas and a side of Spanish rice and refried beans.

BBQ chicken stays moist and tender when grilled slowly over indirect heat and basted with homemade BBQ sauce towards the end of the cooking time. Coating the chicken legs with a rub before grilling makes them taste great!

These baked Greek-style chicken pops are a different way to serve chicken legs. Marinated with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and Greek seasoning, these tasty chicken “lollipops” work as an appetizer, or a main dish. For a main dish, allow 2 pops per serving.

Everything bagel seasoning is an all-purpose, flavor-packed mixture that adds plenty of flavor to roast chicken.

I love chicken salad sandwiches but every once in a while for a change of pace will do this gluten-free, low-carb summer roll version, which is as fun to make as it is to eat! A basic chicken salad made with leftover chicken is wrapped with crunchy, colorful vegetables inside a flexible rice wrapper and then served alongside a delicious herb aioli. So addicting! This is a great summertime culinary project for kids.

This recipe for barbecue chicken salad is very similar to one at a popular restaurant near my house. I loved it there and decided to make it at home. Now it's one of my favorite salads to make!

I've always doubled this recipe since our family of five loves it so much. I use chopped or sliced almonds.

We drizzled Jillena's 5-star-rated Yummy Honey Mustard Dressing over a bed of fresh greens and air-fried chicken strips to create this flavorful main dish salad. Chill dressing, covered, up to 1 week. Makes about 1 1/3 cups dressing.

This Brazilian chicken salad is really easy to make. It's made with a cream and mustard dressing instead of mayo, which results in a lighter taste. Great for leftover chicken.

This recipe is a low-fat alternative if you are looking for a yummy salad without the mayo! Greek yogurt chicken salad has extra protein without all the fat. It is easy to adjust ingredients to your liking -- add raisins or grapes for extra sweetness if you'd like!

This recipe is a wonderfully delicious shredded chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, salads, and crackers! This is one of those things that gets more delicious the more it sits chilling.

Try this recipe for chicken salad with a chipotle kick if you have leftover chicken that you want to use. This is very easy and takes no time at all. I throw it on toasted bread with sliced tomatoes and fresh basil.

This recipe for chicken salad with raisins uses canned chicken, but if you want to use leftover chunked chicken or turkey, it's even better. A dab of sweet relish is a tasty surprise, and we love the apples, pecans, and raisins. The creamy salad dressing finishes it off nicely.

This chicken salad with grapes is a family favorite — it makes a great sandwich filling. A quick, easy, and refreshing treat for outdoor retreats!

This feta chicken salad is a basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!

This easy chicken Caesar pasta salad is a summertime favorite. We sometimes make it with shrimp instead of chicken.

This pecan chicken salad with apples and grapes can be made with rotisserie chicken, or you can make your own roasted chicken. The fruit brings a little sweetness, and the celery and pecans give great texture. This chicken salad is right at home on a croissant for lunch, or on a bed of lettuce with a side of cantaloupe for brunch.

This chicken salad made with Greek yogurt is just as creamy and delicious as the classic version. The yogurt adds a nice tang. I use celery for crunch but you can use apple if you prefer. Great use for leftover shredded chicken.

This wild rice salad is easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita; it's very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.

Delicious, fruity chicken salad with grapes.

This strawberry chicken salad with pecans and an easy poppy seed dressing is one of my favorite lunch salads. Try it on a croissant, in a sandwich, or with crackers. It's delightful!

This is an easy and delicious recipe, sure to be a favorite for any occasion. The recipe is for 3 to 4 servings (double the ingredients if you want to serve more people). Enjoy.

A healthy and tasty chicken salad with a fruity twist - great on a croissant or in a honey pita. The salad is best if eaten the day after preparation. This allows the ingredients time to mingle, giving a fuller flavor.

This chicken salad sandwich recipe makes a creamy filling with canned or rotisserie chicken, apple, grapes, and pecans. You can store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days. Delicious on whole wheat bread, focaccia, or any bread!

Coronation chicken is a British creamy chicken and mango salad with a spicy curried mayonnaise dressing. It is something fresh and different that always brings interest and recipe requests. Serve cold with a crisp garden or rice salad. This also makes a wonderful sandwich filling.

Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause!

After the news that a local cafe was closing, I begged the owner for this curry chicken salad with grapes recipe. The sweetness of the red grapes compliments the curry perfectly and the almonds provide a nice crunch. It's always a hit and I'm always glad I asked for the recipe. It's nice served over a large leaf of romaine, on a croissant, or just out of the bowl with a fork!

This healthy chicken salad recipe is made with a mixture of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese instead of regular mayonnaise, resulting in a healthier version that's still creamy and delicious but higher in protein. Apples and dried cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while chopped pecans provide textural interest in every bite. Serve it on crackers, on a croissant, in a pita, or grab a fork and just dig in!

My friend Carol is a wonderful cook, and this recipe is a '10.' By far the best chicken salad I have tasted.

This crowd-pleasing recipe for classic chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, salads, and snacking. Bits of celery, relish, and fresh herbs add texture and flavor while Dijon mustard and lemon juice add a tangy bite. Enjoy it just as it is, or add nuts or fruits. My favorite way to eat this is on toasted wheat bread with lettuce and tomato alongside a healthy serving of potato chips!

The chicken salad spread is quick and easy. Add a few drops of hot sauce to the mixture if you want a little zip! Serve on lettuce for a salad or on bread for a sandwich.

This savory chicken salad is by far my favorite. I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and have tried many variations over the years. This recipe with simple, refreshing flavors and great texture is wonderful on a sandwich or served over a bed of lettuce.

This chicken salad is dressed with a lemony mayonnaise and served over crisp lettuce leaves.

I made this chicken salad with eggs while looking for a dish with lots of protein and no sweet stuff. It disappears pretty quickly. Chop chicken into smaller bits to serve on crackers at parties.

This chicken salad with apples gets extra crunch from walnuts and a subtle sweetness from grapes. I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ but I couldn't find a recipe I liked, so I played around and came up with this.

This cranberry chicken salad is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!

Romaine is topped with grilled chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, and onions, and drizzled with a creamy avocado ranch dressing. This is one hearty salad that hits the spot all year around.

This creamy curry chicken salad gets lots of flavor from curry powder and texture from green grapes, apples, and celery for a delicious fruity twist on the classic chicken salad. Tastes great on a croissant, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich.

This chicken pasta salad with crispy bacon, tomatoes, and lots of cooked chicken has all the flavors of a chicken club sandwich. Delicious!

This creamy grilled chicken salad with crunchy celery and sweet cranberries tastes great in a sandwich or on lettuce. It's a delicious way to use leftover cooked chicken breasts from dinner the night before!

This grilled chicken and strawberry Mason jar salad with poppyseed dressing, tasty and colorful, is assembled in wide-mouth jars for a take-along lunch, freshly made with marinated grilled chicken and homemade dressing. It can also be a time-saver in several ways. You can use purchased poppyseed salad dressing, and grill a little extra chicken the next time you pull out your grill, or use leftover rotisserie chicken.

This pesto chicken pasta salad features a tangy pesto dressing, fresh juicy tomatoes, peppery arugula, chicken, cheese, and toasty pine nuts. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side at your next BBQ.

This Thai larb gai is the best! Boiling the ground chicken or turkey instead of stir frying it keeps it moist and helps the meat absorb all the beautiful flavors. This salad can be served hot or cold with any type of lettuce, greens, or rice. This is my hairstylist's mom's secret recipe.

This creamy chicken salad recipe is the best and a family favorite! I like to use leftover roast chicken or baked chicken breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary. Almonds and celery add a lovely crunch.

This pecan chicken salad made with chopped cooked chicken, herbs, celery, pecans, red onion, and a creamy homemade dressing is really flavorful. Serve on top of toasted croissants or butter lettuce.

This grilled chicken salad is both beautiful in presentation and taste. You can use fresh berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries) and orange segments in winter. This terrific salad recipe will bring rave reviews any time of the year!

This chicken salad has a bright, robust taste from the lemon dill dressing, which is a nod to another Allrecipes submission, Easy Lemony-Dilly Cucumber Salad. We like it served on toasted croissants.

This simple avocado chicken salad is smooth, creamy, and full of flavor! It's hard to believe how quickly it comes together. Serve on crackers or as a sandwich or wrap.

This Greek chicken salad with cucumbers, cooked chicken, tomatoes, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese is a light and refreshing twist on traditional chicken salad. Garnish with extra dill.

This Dijon chicken salad is wonderful and easy to prepare. Plus, most of the ingredients you likely have right in your pantry. Serve it on pita halves, croissants, or rolls.

Chicken salad often finds its way to my summer menus, served on greens or a croissant. I think this one is just a little special. It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt.

This creamy rotisserie chicken salad is great for parties or family gatherings, and prep is fast. This recipe is easily doubled. You can also make it with leftover roast chicken. Serve in pita pockets or on bread, crackers, bagel chips, crostini, or croissants.

This is a colorful and very tasty mix of chicken, mangos, and avocados in a spicy lime dressing.

For this sticky fingers salad, crispy chicken strips are tossed in a hot and sweet sticky sauce, then added to a Romaine and tomato salad. It's delicious and so refreshing.

This Southwest chicken power salad is not your average green salad. Packed with chicken, beans, corn, and hearty vegetables, and dressed with a delicious cilantro vinaigrette, this high-protein salad will keep you satisfied for hours.

This Thai chopped chicken bean salad is a dense, nutritious 2-bean, chicken, and vegetable salad with a Thai-style ginger, lime, peanut, and soy dressing. Sturdy and filling, it's a great salad to take for lunch or bring to a potluck.

This dill pickle chicken salad is a savory chicken salad to enjoy in a sandwich, on a bed of greens, or with crackers.

This tangy hot chicken salad with cooked chicken, celery, and almonds is baked in a creamy sauce with a crunchy cornflake topping. It's always a favorite at potlucks!