1,012 fried chicken recipes

Classic chicken parmigiana, streamlined: saute chicken breasts, fan them out, blanket with marinara and melty mozzarella, then broil until bubbling. No breading, no deep-frying, one skillet, on the table in about 40 minutes.

Pounded chicken breast pan-fried in whole wheat flour, topped with wilted spinach, marinara, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella on a toasted roll. Game day eats, lightened up.

Low-fat baked chicken breasts coated in plain yogurt and seasoned bread crumbs with cayenne and ginger. Crisp, golden, and tender without deep frying or breaded eggs.

Pan-fried chicken breasts in a bright lemon butter sauce with garlic and fresh parsley. Pounded thin for even cooking and ready in 45 minutes with just seven ingredients.

Lemongrass chicken stir-fry marinated in fish sauce, rice vinegar, and scallions then wok-fried with chili peppers. Topped with peanuts, bean sprouts, and fresh cilantro for an authentic Thai flavor.

Mexican chicken casserole with flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and cream soups baked until bubbly. A Tex-Mex comfort food bake with homemade fried chicken.

Velveted shredded chicken tossed with toasted sesame seeds, dark soy, rice wine, and Sichuan peppercorns. A classic Chinese stir-fry with silky texture in every bite.

General Tao's Chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, fresh orange zest and Sichuan peppercorns. A lighter, restaurant-style recipe that skips the heavy batter for a punchier version served over white rice.

Diabetic-friendly sesame chicken stir fry with broccoli in an orange juice glaze. Fresh ginger, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon keep it bright and satisfying.

Chicken piccata with mushrooms, lemon, and white wine sauce. Thin-pounded chicken breasts pan-fried golden then simmered in a bright, reduced pan sauce.

Chinese chicken with cashews stir-fried in a wok with green pepper, water chestnuts, and hoisin imperial sauce. Velveted chicken stays silky and tender.

Loaded potato and buffalo chicken casserole piles spicy roasted potatoes with hot-sauce-marinated chicken, then a loaded topping of cheese, bacon, and green onion. A bold, hearty bake that eats like buffalo wings and loaded fries in one dish.

Chinese red-cooked chicken drumsticks with chestnuts braise crispy fried chicken in dark soy sauce, sherry, five-spice, and rock sugar until glossy mahogany. A classic hong shao technique for festive Chinese dining.

Chicken livers wrapped in bacon with water chestnuts, pan-fried until crispy. A classic rumaki-style appetizer with just four ingredients, ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy Pakistani chicken potato kababs with green chilies and fresh coriander, coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried golden. Serve hot with chutney for a street-food experience at home.

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.