Chicken Recipes

130+ budget-friendly chicken recipes to keep you full and happy. Learn how to pair inexpensive cuts of meat with a variety of ingredients to stretch your dollar, while keeping your meals filling and flavorful. Choose from recipes for baked chicken, chicken breasts, chicken salad, chicken thighs, chicken wings, quick chicken recipes, and more!

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close up of glazed chicken in a skillet with tongs

Oven roasted chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with tongs

Easy pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet with a spatula

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Our Most Popular Chicken Recipes

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in the pan.

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

Oven roasted chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with tongs

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$3.94 recipe / $0.66 serving

Close up of One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta in the skillet with a wooden spoon.

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$10.41 recipe / $2.60 serving

A sliced piece of lemon pepper chicken on a plate with pasta.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

$7.58 recipe / $1.90 serving

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

$5.82 recipe / $1.46 serving

Chicken Breast Recipes

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Creamy Pesto Chicken

$10.70 recipe / $2.68 serving

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Chicken Salad with Apples

$10.35 recipe / $2.59 serving

A sliced piece of lemon pepper chicken on a plate with pasta.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

$7.58 recipe / $1.90 serving

Sliced garlic marinated chicken on a plate with a fork

Garlic Marinated Chicken

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

A fork taking a piece of Baked Pizza Chicken from the plate with chicken, garlic bread, and salad.

Baked Pizza Chicken

$10.02 recipe / $2.51 serving

Chicken Thigh Recipes

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

$4.83 recipe / $1.21 serving

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One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$7.54 recipe / $1.89 serving

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Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

Sliced teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice next to steamed broccoli.

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

$6.34 recipe / $1.27 serving

Baked Chicken Recipes

Sheet pan full of chicken fajitas with rice and tortillas on the side

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

$13.90 recipe / $3.48 serving

Oven roasted chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with tongs

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$3.94 recipe / $0.66 serving

Close up of roasted tomatoes on top of Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken DInner

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner

$11.99 recipe / $3.00 serving

This juicy and tender Herb Roasted Chicken Breast is a breeze to make and is a great substitute for store bought rotisserie chicken. BudgetBytes.com

Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

$7.69 recipe / $1.92 serving

Quick Chicken Recipes

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

Easy pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet with a spatula

Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

BBQ sauce being brushed onto chicken in a skillet

Quick BBQ Chicken

Chicken Wing Recipes

A platter full of baked chicken wings, celery, and two dipping sauces

Baked Chicken Wings

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Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings

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Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

Newest Chicken Recipes

A serving of Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and roasted vegetables on a white plate next to a sheet pan.

Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Dinner

$9.93 recipe / $2.48 serving

Say yes to this easy, no-fuss, veggie-packed, Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Dinner. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

Air fryer chicken nuggets plated in a serving dish with ranch and BBQ dipping sauces on the side.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

$5.64 recipe / $1.41 serving

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are tender, juicy, easy to make, and perfect with your favorite dipping sauce!

Overhead shot of finished BBQ Wings on a rack set over a sheet pan.

BBQ Wings

$9.61 recipe / $1.60 serving

These BBQ Wings are super easy to make and are so delicious and tangy, everyone at the table will lick their fingers squeaky-clean.

Overhead shot of Pinchos De Pollo on a black grill plate.

Pinchos De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)

$7.67 recipe / $1.28 serving

Smoky, mouth-watering Pinchos De Pollo, AKA Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers, are a beloved island street food that's easy to make at home!

Overhead shot of chicken lettuce wraps with bowls of chopped peanuts, chopped green onions and peanut lime dressing on the side.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

$12.94 recipe / $3.23 serving

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of freshness and bold flavor, easy to prepare, and satisfying in every bite!

Side shot of Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi in a silver skillet with a wooden spoon in it.

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

$8.41 recipe / $2.10 serving

Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi is a one-pot meal that's full of flavor and comfort and is also a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

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Ranch Chicken Drumsticks

$5.37 recipe / $0.90 each

Ranch chicken drumsticks are an easy and flavorful main dish for dinner that you can make with just a few simple ingredients.

Overhead close up view of Air Fryer Fried Chicken on parchment paper and a cooling rack.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

$10.28 recipe / $1.03 serving

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, Air Fryer Fried Chicken delivers loads of texture and flavor without the fuss of deep frying.

Overhead view of ramen noodle salad on an oval serving platter.

Ramen Noodle Salad

$8.33 recipe / $1.39 serving

This light and fresh ramen noodle salad features crisp cabbage, shredded chicken, crunchy ramen noodles and a simple homemade vinaigrette.

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Cheap & Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes

Our favorite chicken thigh recipes to make for quick and easy dinners, from one pot recipes to slow cookers and skillet meals.

Overhead shot of Creamy Chicken and Orzo in a white bowl.

Creamy Chicken And Orzo Skillet

$7.99 recipe / $2.00 serving

When you think you don't have time to cook, try this easy and super tasty Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet! Bonus: It cooks in one pan!

Chicken Caesar wraps cut and stacked together on a wooden cutting board.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$8.17 recipe / $2.04 serving

Homemade Chicken Caesar Wraps are a breeze to make, are big on flavor, and make a deliciously light and refreshing lunch.