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18 ways to cook chicken in 60 minutes or less

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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.

18 ways to cook chicken in 60 minutes or lessPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

18 ways to cook chicken in 60 minutes or lessPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Under 20 minutes: Lemon chicken spaghettini

A light citrus pasta laced with chicken, vibrant green beans and fresh herbs.
Get the recipe.

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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.

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18 ways to cook chicken in 60 minutes or lessPhoto, Sian Richards.

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.

Kung Pao chicken stir fry made with soy sauce and sherry and fresh ginger, sesame oil, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; cornstarch; sugar; honey; sriracha; bell peppers; green onions; and cashews for a post on an easy weeknight 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.

Poached ginger chicken and noodlesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

Stir fry recipes: coconut chicken and broccoliPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

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Chipotle-Garlic Chicken Pasta on a black plate; the pasta is made with fusilli pasta; skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; onion; garlic; chicken broth; chopped chipotles in adobo sauce; sugar; zucchinis; salt; parmesan for a post on an easy weeknight chipotle-garlic chicken pasta recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

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.

Spicy Mexican chicken soupPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Under 40 minutes: Curried coconut-chicken skewers

Fire up the grill and serve these spicy skewers, with a zesty side of slaw.
Get the recipe.

Curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

Citrus grilled chicken with pineapple salad.Photo, Erik Putz.

Under 40 minutes: Club salad

A protein-packed salad that’s creamy, zesty and fresh. Get the recipe.

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Summer club saladPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

Hoisin-peanut chicken.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice in a wok made with day-old rice; eggs; sesame oil; onion; garlic; chicken breasts; edamame; red bell pepper; and soy sauce for a post on an easy Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

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.

Lemon-garlic chickenPhoto, Erik Putz.

Under 60 minutes: Lemon-garlic chicken with spinach

A creamy, one-pan wonder perfect for the chilly evenings of early fall. Get the recipe.

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The best ways to cook chicken: Lemon-garlic chicken with spinachPhoto, Sian Richards.

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.

Grilled honey-thyme chicken and potatoesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

Cider chicken with brown-butter orzo and arugula on a white plate next to a placesetting and a stemless glass of white wine

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