73 chicken tender recipes

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed taro, butternut squash, and onion, then steamed until tender. A light, Hawaiian-inspired dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Biryani layered with saffron rice, spiced meat, butter-toasted almonds, cashews, and raisins, then baked with chicken stock until every grain is fragrant and tender.

Chicken fried steak coated in crushed saltine crackers and egg, pan-fried golden then covered to steam tender. Four ingredients and no extra salt needed.

Lizzie's pork chops: browned pork chops braised an hour in a garlicky chicken broth. A four-ingredient weeknight dinner that turns out fork-tender every time. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

This cheesy chicken casserole loads tender chicken and cubed ham over fluffy rice in a creamy cheddar soup sauce with sautéed peppers and onions. Ready in 40 minutes flat, it's the kind of one-pot comfort food that brings everyone to the table.

Grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs brushed with sweet Heinz 57 and honey glaze: tender cubes threaded with peppers, onions, squash, and mushrooms, charred until sticky-brown.

Authentic-tasting mole in under an hour using jarred paste, Mexican chocolate, and a simple trick. Smoky, rich sauce coats tender boiled chicken for a weeknight win.

Italian braised chicken Veneto-style with fresh tomatoes, white wine, balsamic vinegar, mushrooms, and oregano. Flour-dredged and browned, then simmered until fork-tender. Serve over rice.

Slow cooker chicken breasts stuffed with a peanut butter, honey, cumin, and mint filling. Rolled into packets and braised in peanut-bouillon broth for tender, savory results.

Yogurt-marinated chicken breasts rubbed with toasted coriander, cumin, ginger, and cayenne, then broiled until charred and tender. Served on crisp julienned radishes with fresh scallions and lime.

Whole roasted chicken glazed with sweet honey and warm curry spices creates crispy golden skin over tender meat. Clove-studded onion inside perfumes the bird as it roasts.

Seared chicken breasts topped with a buttery white wine sauce loaded with tender pears and juicy blueberries. A 40-minute weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion.

Tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk and red curry paste sauce with zucchini, jalapeños, and fresh basil. A quick, creamy Thai red curry ready in 40 minutes.

A light, zesty stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fresh grapefruit sections in a ginger-soy glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and loaded with bright, clean flavors.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with sautéed leeks, bright lime zest, and sundried tomatoes served over tender zucchini spaghetti. An elegant low-carb dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Lemon oregano chicken thighs: pan-seared until golden, then roasted in a bright lemon-butter-oregano pan sauce. A fast Greek-leaning weeknight dinner with crispy skin and tender meat.