15 Delicious Chicken Recipes (30 mins. or less)

In this list of 15 chicken recipes, all you need is a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes of your time. In 30 minutes, you will be eating a chicken dish that is not only delicious but you will also know what exactly it contains. No preservatives, no additives

Everyone wants to eat healthy food yet everyone is busy. People have jobs or they have to go to school.

Because of this busy life, many people either go for takeout or opt for frozen foods. Not only are these options unhealthy, they are also bad for your budget.

That’s why you need to try these easy, quick chicken recipes. You will love them.

1) Skinny Orange Chicken

This dish has an Asian touch to it. A great combination of salty, tangy and spicy flavors. It requires ingredients that can be easily sourced. 

Here is the list of ingredients:

• Orange juice and zest
• Brown sugar
• Asian rice vinegar
• Soy sauce
• Sriracha
• Ginger
• Garlic powder
• Cornstarch
• Olive or canola oil
• Chicken breasts or thighs, skinless and boneless
• Kosher salt
• Scallions

Optional

• Cooked rice for serving

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2) Chicken with Pineapple

Chicken with pineapple is one of those dishes which if you like you like a lot and if you don’t, then you will like it. But it doesn’t hurt to give it a try and see if you like it. 

It mixes sweet and sour flavor nicely. The recipe uses canola oil. You can replace it with olive oil. It is an easy and nutritious recipe.

Here are the ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• All-purpose flour
• Canola oil
• Pineapple chunks
• Cornstarch
• Honey
• Teriyaki sauce or Soy sauce
• Pepper
• Rice, cooked

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3) Pesto Baked Chicken

This has to be one of the simplest chicken recipes. And it provides maximum flavor. 

The ingredients are easy to source. You require pesto which is super healthy and comes together in a quick time. You can either prepare ahead at home or buy it.

You can make these olive oil-based classic recipes here. Pesto is one of them

Here are the ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Homemade basil pesto 
• Mozzarella cheese
• Roma tomatoes

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4) Chicken Stroganoff

Everyone knows or has tried Beef stroganoff but Chicken stroganoff is every bit delicious.

You will love this variation of stroganoff since chicken and mushroom make a great combo and cream take the entire flavor to another level.  

The ingredient list is a bit long but most of them can be found in your pantry. 

Here is the ingredient list:

• Chicken stock
• All-purpose flour
• Olive oil divided
• Chicken breasts
• Cremini mushrooms
• Onions
• Garlic
• Paprika
• thyme
• Oregano
• Pepper flakes
• Dry white wine 
• Egg noodles
• Sour cream (more can be used if you want)
• Dijon mustard
• Fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper

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5) Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is full of flavor and quick to make. Whatès more, it’s a pan recipe. 

This recipe comes with rich sauce thanks to Marsala and sherry cooking wine.

The good news is that even if you don’t drink alcohol it may still work for you because all of the alcohol evaporates during the cooking process. What’s left is fruity flavor.

Here are the ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Oregano
• Chicken breasts
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Mushrooms
• Marsala wine
• Sherry cooking wine
• Salt and pepper

Optional

• Pasta or mashed potatoes

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6) Chicken Puttanesca

This is a fast and easy chicken recipe. It does not require a lot of ingredients. It is clean, healthy and delicious. What’s more? It is Whole30 and Paleo compliant.

Here are the ingredients:

• Chicken breasts 
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Tomatoes
• Basil
• Cherry tomatoes
• Kalamata olives

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7) Chicken Fried rice

Again, a very easy recipe. And it comes with simple, healthy ingredients. It is a great take on traditional egg fried rice.

Here is the list of ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Avocado oil
• Peas & carrots
• Eggs
• Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)

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8) One-pot chicken parmesan pasta

This recipe is a favorite of pasta lovers. It has everything you will have in a rigatoni but with chicken. This recipe brings rich Italian flavors to your plate in no time.

Here are the ingredients: 

• Chicken breasts
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Yellow onion
• Garlic
• Pasta
• Marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Dried Italian seasoning
• Basil and parsley

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9) Spicy Chicken Dinner

This recipe is tasty and healthy. It is loaded with vegetables that contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

The ingredients list is a bit extensive but most can be easily sourced. 

• Chicken breast 
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Italian seasoning
• Smoked paprika
• Chipotle chili powder
• Olive oil 
• Red onions
• Bell pepper
• Jalapeno 
• Zucchini
• Garlic
• Corn
• Salt and pepper
• Lime

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10) Chicken piccata

Another recipe that has wine in it which means more flavor. This recipe gives a juicy and succulent chicken because of piccata sauce. It comes together in a short time (30 min.).

Here are the ingredients:

Chicken

• All-purpose flour
• Chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil

Piccata Sauce

• Shallots
• Garlic
• Chicken broth
• White wine
• Lemon juice
• Butter
• Fresh parsley 

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11) Moroccan Chicken

This Moroccan chicken recipe is different than the usual recipes described here. This recipe includes quinoa which is a great replacement for rice.

Also, this recipe requires chicken thighs rather than chicken breast.

Moreover, this recipe also includes turmeric which is good for health. Cumin is a star of Moroccan cuisine which also makes an appearance in this dish. 

Here are the ingredients:

• Paprika
• Turmeric
• Cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• Chicken thighs
• Chicken broth
• Garlic 
• Onions
• Ginger minced
• Quinoa
• Chickpeas drained
• Dried herries
• Cilantro or parsley leaves

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12) Butter chicken

Butter chicken is a classic South Indian dish. It is has gotten popular in the West. The dish is creamy and colorful. It goes very well with boiled rice.

Here is the ingredient list:

• Oranges
• Brown sugar
• Asian rice vinegar
• Soy sauce
• Sriracha
• Ground ginger
• Garlic powder
• Cornstarch
• Olive or canola oil
• Chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Scallions
• Cooked rice for serving

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13) Braised Chicken

Braised chicken is full of rich flavors that come from bacon, beer, maple syrup, and bell peppers. The recipe is prepared in an instant pot.

Here is the ingredient list:

• Chicken breasts
• kosher salt and black pepper
• All-purpose flour (can use GF flour too)
• Bacon
• Onions
• Garlic
• Pumpkin beer, or whatever you drink
• Fire-roasted tomatoes with chilies
• Apple butter or real maple syrup
• Bell peppers
• Chili powder
• Smoked paprika
• Fresh thyme 
• Cayenne pepper
• Fresh parsley
• Cooked white or brown rice, for serving

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14) Lemon Chicken

This lemon chicken recipe puts together many complex flavors but it is so easy and quick to make. Mushrooms, green beans and lemons combined with chicken in under 30 minutes are what you need when you have a busy schedule. 

Here are the ingredients:

• Mushrooms
• Green beans
• Chicken breast
• Garlic 
• Butter
• Chicken broth
• Lemon juice
• Cornstarch
• Oil
• Salt and pepper
• Paprika
• Parsley

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15) Oven-baked chicken breast

To top this list of chicken recipes 30 mins. or under, here the most simple and easy yet nutritious recipe that you should try. 

Here are all the 3 ingredients that you require:

• Chicken breasts
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Mrs. Dash or your favorite seasoning mix

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