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    I Cook Chicken Like This Every Weekend—And My Family Never Gets Tired of It

    Published: Jul 29, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Saturdays hit different when the kitchen smells like garlic, herbs, and something sizzling in the pan. I cook chicken like this every weekend, and somehow, it still disappears faster than I can plate it. It’s the kind of meal that makes everyone linger at the table a little longer—messy fingers, second helpings, and all. Trust me, once you try it, it might just become your weekend thing too.

    Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

    A baked chicken breast being removed from a serving platter.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Baked lemon chicken recipe with dates is a no-fuss recipe that’s slightly sweet and tangy, with naturally sweet dates and caramelized lemons.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    A platter with a fork and grilled chicken.
    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    Chicken And Roasted Potatoes

    Roasted chicken with potatoes and mustard in a skillet.
    Chicken And Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken and Roasted Potatoes is a QUICK and EASY dinner with crispy chicken and potatoes roasted together in the oven.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken And Roasted Potatoes

    Chicken Adobo Recipe

    Chicken and marinade in a skillet
    Chicken Adobo Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner you can make in 30 minutes with everyday ingredients? You’re going to love filipino chicken adobo. Marinated and then cooked in a savory sauce with incredibly tender chicken.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Adobo Recipe

    Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots

    Tongs in a pan of baked chicken with carrots and potatoes.
    Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Ranch Recipe with Carrots and Potatoes is an easy, healthy weeknight sheet pan dinner you can prepare in 10 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken And Potatoes With Carrots

    Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs

    A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup.
    Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and herbs simmered to perfection—an easy, slow-cooked bowl of comfort.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Chicken Thighs

    Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Korean chicken thighs bring bold, savory flavors with the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. They’re great for weeknight meals or impressing at a gathering!
    Get the Recipe: Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Olives and Grapes

    A skillet of chicken thighs with olives and grapes.
    Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Olives and Grapes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Grapes compliment salty Kalamata olives for a fabulous roasted chicken thigh recipe that you can easily prepare in 10 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Olives and Grapes

    Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash

    Two serving spoons removing a serving of maple chicken.
    Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Incorporate a Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken dinner into your routine that is easy and delicious. Add acorn squash to the pan for a full meal!
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Maple Glazed Chicken With Acorn Squash

    Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits

    A bowl of hearty chicken and dumplings soup is shown. The bowl contains shredded chicken, vegetables like carrots, and two large, fluffy dumplings. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley and fresh ground black pepper, and a spoon rests on the side.
    Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Make this classic Southern Chicken and Dumplings. It’s made with chicken thighs, veggies, a rich broth, and steamed biscuits.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Chicken And Dumplings With Steamed Biscuits

    Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

    Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try Roasted Chicken with lemon, thyme and shallots for dinner tonight, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can prep in five minutes and forget it.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

    Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

    A skillet filled with roasted chicken thighs, sliced lemons, capers, potatoes, and fresh herbs, all cooked together in one pan and garnished with rosemary—a delicious addition to your favorite one pan dinner recipes.
    Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Lemon Chicken and Roasted Potatoes is simple and delicious with tender, juicy chicken and crispy potatoes all in one pan!
    Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

    Easy Chicken Orzo Soup With Lemon

    A bowl of orzo chicken soup with lemon slices next to it.
    Easy Chicken Orzo Soup With Lemon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon chicken orzo soup is the ultimate comfort food. Simple to make but packed with flavor. A cozy soup for cold winter days.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Orzo Soup With Lemon

    Chicken With Custard

    Chicken With Custard. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy chicken surrounded by a gruyere custard is just what you’re looking for to make for dinner tonight. Crunchy on the outside with an egg and cheese custard.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken With Custard

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Weeknight chicken in white wine is a one skillet meal you can throw together with just a few ingredients. Simple enough for a weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

    A creamy chicken breast served on a bed of pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and two lemon slices. Perfect for fans of pasta recipes, the rich sauce is seasoned with herbs and spices for a flavorful finish.
    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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