18 ways to cook chicken in 60 minutes or less
Photo, Sian Richards.
Chicken recipes: 20, 40, 60 minutes
Under 20 minutes: Grilled five-spice chicken
Tonight, go for golden chicken with a side of hot-and-sour beans. Get the recipe.
Under 20 minutes: Chili-garlic chicken with sesame-carrot coins
Spicy chicken is complemented by tender-crisp veggies for a simple, stovetop meal that’s ready quickly. Get the recipe.
Under 20 minutes: Lemon chicken spaghettini
A light citrus pasta laced with chicken, vibrant green beans and fresh herbs.
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Under 20 minutes: Mexican chicken tacos
Tacos are great for easy entertaining — everyone loves them! Just mix and match them with fresh toppings for a fast fiesta. Get the recipe.
Under 20 minutes: Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry
For cool summer nights, cozy up with a big bowl of stir-fry. (The delicious soy-sherry sauce works just as well with pork or firm tofu.) Get the kung pao chicken stir fry recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Poached ginger chicken and noodles
Aromatic chicken with saucy udon noodles and lightly simmered bok choy give dinner a delicously easy upgrade. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Stir fry with coconut chicken broccoli
Better than takeout! The coconut milk makes it creamy, the chilis make it a little spicy and the broccoli counts towards your daily intake of healthy dark greens. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Chipotle-Garlic Chicken Pasta
Ready in 30 minutes, this garlic-chicken pasta has an added smokiness from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Get the chipotle-garlic chicken pasta recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Spicy Mexican chicken soup
Perfect for the early days of fall, this zesty soup has a little kick of spice to help you warm up on cool evenings. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Curried coconut-chicken skewers
Fire up the grill and serve these spicy skewers, with a zesty side of slaw.
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Under 40 minutes: Citrus chicken with pineapple salad
Highlight fresh summer flavours with a colourful dinner plate of tangy chicken paired with a minty cucumber-and-fruit side salad. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Club salad
A protein-packed salad that’s creamy, zesty and fresh. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Hoisin-peanut chicken
An ultra-simple grilled chicken that can be thrown together in just 25 minutes — without sacrificing style and flavour. Get the recipe.
Under 40 minutes: Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice
The trick to this easy dish is using day-old rice (freshly cooked rice will turn it into glop). Cook rice, spread it on a baking sheet and cool in the fridge. Get the garlicky chicken fried rice recipe.
Under 60 minutes: Lemon-garlic chicken
The original recipe ran in Chatelaine over 10 years ago, and it’s still an all-time favourite. Get the recipe.
Under 60 minutes: Lemon-garlic chicken with spinach
A creamy, one-pan wonder perfect for the chilly evenings of early fall. Get the recipe.
Under 60 minutes: Honey-thyme chicken and potatoes
Easy as 1-2-3. This grilled chicken and potato recipe is a delicious weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.
Under 60 minutes: Cider Chicken With Brown-Butter Orzo
Golden chicken meets rich, short-cut pasta with greens for a fast, fresh and filling dish – the perfect fit for a hectic work week. Bon appétit! Get the cider chicken with brown-butter orzo recipe.
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