14 crispy chicken recipes

Crispy sesame chicken coated in Parmesan, bread crumbs, and sesame seeds, dipped in butter and baked for one hour. Five ingredients for a crunchy, golden chicken dinner.

A rustic American cassoulet with navy beans, browned chicken legs, crispy bacon, and smoked sausage baked in a tomato and herb broth. Hearty French-inspired comfort food for 4 to 6.

Crispy chicken tostadas piled high with mashed black beans, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a kick of hot sauce. A 30-minute Mexican dinner for two that's loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavor.

Chicken breast sandwiches on whole wheat toast with homemade ketchup-mustard sauce, served alongside crispy oven-baked potato wedges. A lighter take on the classic chicken sandwich combo.

Crispy breaded chicken breasts brushed with oyster sauce and pan-fried, then drizzled with a honey-lemon glaze made from chicken stock, soy sauce, and fresh lemon zest.

Palouse lentil soup with crispy bacon, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic simmered in chicken broth with marjoram. Named for Washington's lentil-growing capital, ready in 40 minutes.

Crispy deep-fried spring rolls packed with curry-marinated ground chicken, cellophane noodles, napa cabbage, and fresh vegetables. Served with a fiery homemade chili-cilantro dipping sauce that brings serious heat.

Warm Italian rice salad with crispy parmesan chicken, fresh asparagus, spinach, and walnuts tossed in tangy vinaigrette.

Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, and Chinese ham wrapped in pork caul fat, deep-fried into crispy golden rolls, and served with hoisin dipping sauce. An impressive Chinese banquet appetizer with showstopping presentation.

Crispy baked chicken legs served with homemade mango ginger chutney and toasted coconut carrot rice. A tropical-meets-comfort dinner with bold, layered spices.

Roasted chicken thighs Provençal with crispy skin-on thighs, rosemary-thyme potatoes, roasted plum tomatoes, carrots, and briny Niçoise olives. A French countryside sheet-pan dinner for six.

Fragrant biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken or lamb layered over saffron rice with crispy fried onions and whole spices. Authentic South Asian comfort food from scratch.

Sizzling rice hot and sour soup with chicken, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and crispy fried rice crusts dropped tableside for a dramatic sizzle. Includes homemade rice crust instructions.

Cajun blackened chicken tostadas on crispy fried tortillas with refried beans, feta cheese, avocado, and a tomato cumin dressing. A bold Cajun-Mexican fusion dinner ready in 30 minutes.