{"id":1795235,"date":"2022-08-19T12:28:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T17:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1795235"},"modified":"2025-04-16T10:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:16:53","slug":"temperature-of-cooked-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/temperature-of-cooked-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is the Right Internal Temperature of Cooked Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"In culinary school, times and food-safe temperatures<\/a> were drilled into our heads. How long can cooked food remain unrefrigerated before it become unsafe? What are the conditions where you can defrost a chicken in water instead of the refrigerator? What's the maximum amount of time that food can remain between 41\u00b0 and 135\u00b0F? The one that was repeated the most often was the proper temperature of cooked chicken. I remember one of my instructors telling us that, as chefs, we basically had a license to kill. We could cause serious damage by serving bad chicken<\/a> or undercooked chicken, especially when serving at-risk populations (like children, adults over 65 and anyone with a compromised immune system). Dramatic, sure, but it scared me enough to memorize the number 165\u00b0.\r\n\r\nAccording to the USDA, 165\u00b0 is the temperature that destroys bacteria like salmonella<\/a> and E. coli<\/a>. But some chicken recipes call for cooking chicken to 175\u00b0, and I've seen store-bought packages that say to cook chicken to 185\u00b0. So what's the real answer for the correct temperature of cooked chicken? It really depends on what type of chicken you're cooking.\r\nHow to Take the Internal Temperature of Chicken<\/h2>\r\nThe best way to take the internal temperature of chicken is with an instant-read thermometer<\/a>. In general, you want to probe the chicken in the thickest part of the meat. Make sure the thermometer isn't touching bone or a pocket of air or fat, which can give you a faulty reading. If you insert the thermometer into the locations listed below and pull it back a quarter inch, the reading should remain the same. If the reading jumps between those two locations, you know something is amiss.\r\n\r\nThese temperatures also apply when reheating chicken<\/a>.\r\nChicken breast<\/h3>\r\nPush the tip of the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast a little more than halfway through, avoiding the bone if cooking bone-in chicken. Most times, it's easier to go in through the top, although it's sometimes better to go in through the side. Use your best judgment based on which presents the thickest part of the chicken breast.\r\n\r\nAfter the temperature stabilizes on the thermometer, slowly pull the probe back until it reaches the center of the chicken. If the lowest temperature reading is 165\u00b0, the chicken is done.\r\nChicken thighs<\/h3>\r\nPush the tip of the thermometer through the thickest part of the thigh towards the meat's center. There's a small bone that runs through the center of the thigh, so you'll want to pull the probe back if you happen to hit it.\r\n\r\nWhen the temperature stabilizes on the thermometer, slowly pull the probe back to see if the temperature changes. If the lowest temperature reading is 175\u00b0, the chicken is done. You may want to continue cooking the thigh to as high as 195\u00b0, depending on personal preference.\r\nRoast chicken<\/h3>\r\nWith a roast chicken<\/a>, you'll want to check two temperatures: the thighs and the breasts. Use the locations specified above and continue cooking until both locations reach the appropriate temperature.\r\nChicken wings and chicken drumsticks<\/h3>\r\nIt's difficult to check the temperature on chicken wings and drumsticks. The goal is to insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat without touching bone, but wings don't contain a lot of meat and drumsticks have a large bone running through the middle.\r\n\r\nIf you can't get an accurate reading, you can tell if chicken drumsticks and drumettes are finished cooking by looking at the meat on the skinny side of the leg. The meat should shrink up, and you should be able to see a lot more bone than you could when you started cooking.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Shopping Break\" product_name=\"Our Editors Found the Best Meat Delivery Services\" short_description=\"Skip the lengthy grocery trip. Instead, try the best meat delivery services and get fresh cuts delivered directly to your door! 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Chicken breasts roasted in a 450\u00b0 oven tend to turn out juicier than those cooked in a 350\u00b0 oven.\r\nInternal Temperature for Dark Meat Chicken<\/h2>\r\nDark meat chicken (found in chicken drumsticks and chicken thighs) is technically good to eat at 165\u00b0, but it's better to reach a minimum internal temperature of 175\u00b0 or higher (I generally take my chicken drumsticks closer to 190\u00b0 to reach the perfect level of tenderness). This type of chicken has more connective tissue than white meat chicken, so it needs higher temperatures to break down. It's similar to lean beef tenderloin versus fatty beef brisket: Beef tenderloin tastes great at rare or medium-rare temperature, but beef brisket needs to reach 195\u00b0 to 200\u00b0 to become tender.\r\n\r\nUsing lower, slower cooking methods is best for dark meat chicken. Roast dark meat in a 300\u00b0 oven, braise it in a flavorful liquid or cook it over indirect heat on the grill.\r\nCooked Chicken FAQs<\/h2>\r\nHow to tell if chicken is cooked without a thermometer<\/h3>\r\nAn instant read thermometer is the best way to tell when chicken recipes<\/a> are done. If you find yourself without one, you can cut into the thickest part of the chicken to view the color. Cooked chicken should be firm, white and opaque, and the juices should run clear as you cut into the meat.\r\nThe best meat thermometers to use for checking internal temperature<\/h3>\r\nLook for a digital meat thermometer<\/a> with quick reading speeds and a thin probe, so you don't lose too many juices when checking the temperature. Our Test Kitchen's favorite thermometer is this speedy Thermapen<\/a>. It reads the temperature in less than a second, so you can test the doneness without keeping the oven open for extended periods.\r\nDoes the cooking method matter for chicken temperature?<\/h3>\r\nWhether you're roasting chicken in the oven, pan-frying, deep-frying<\/a>, grilling or smoking, internal temperatures all remain the same. White meat should reach an internal temperature of 165\u00b0 and dark meat 175\u00b0. The internal temperature of meat in leftover chicken recipes<\/a> should still reach 165\u00b0.\r\nIs 145\u00b0 safe for chicken?<\/h3>\r\nAccording to ThermoWorks<\/a>, pasteurization of chicken is obtained by reaching 165\u00b0 or by holding chicken at 145\u00b0 for 8-1\/2 minutes. Both of these methods kill harmful bacteria like salmonella and E. coli. That's why you may see some sous vide<\/a> recipes that call for cooking chicken at lower temperatures. That said, you should use the USDA recommended temperature minimum of 165\u00b0 if you have any concerns about food safety or if you're feeding an at-risk population.\r\nIs it OK to eat chicken that's a little pink?<\/h3>\r\nLet's say you used a thermometer that confirmed your chicken reached a safe temperature. When you cut into the chicken, the meat is a little pink or the juices don't run clear. Is the chicken still safe to eat? Probably! Color is a good indicator when you don't have a thermometer, but a chicken's coloring can be affected by more than just temperature. Hemoglobin, the chicken's feed, whether the chicken has been previously frozen or bone marrow pigment can all color chicken meat, giving it a pink hue even after cooking.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tOur Best Baked Chicken Recipes<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 46<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"28804\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nPan-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables<\/a>\r\nThis one-dish roast chicken with vegetables tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It\u2019s unbelievably easy! \u2014Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Go to Recipe\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pan-roasted-chicken-and-vegetables\/\" \/]\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Marsala en Croute<\/a>I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. \u2014Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New JerseyGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cornflake Chicken<\/a>Sometimes you want simple, but also healthy. Oh, and the whole family needs to like it. Meet your new go-to: cornflake chicken, a healthier version of fried chicken that takes just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Louisiana Chicken<\/a>Green peppers and mint add a surprise to this Louisiana chicken recipe. A roasting bag keeps the chicken moist and flavorful. \u2014Jill Werle, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Strips<\/a>Here's how to deep-fry or bake crispy, golden chicken strips, plus tons of ideas for how to serve them.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Baked Chicken and Zucchini<\/a>Because I love zucchini, this colorful dish is one of my favorites, and I make it often in summer. It's especially good with tomatoes fresh from the garden. \u2014Sheryl Goodnough, Eliot, MaineGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Biscuit Chicken Potpie<\/a>You just can't beat the comfort meal of biscuit-topped chicken pot pie, especially when assembling it only takes ten minutes.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Greek Chicken Bake<\/a>As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it's time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven just before dinner. \u2014Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, IllinoisGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole<\/a>This wholesome poppy seed chicken casserole recipe comes together in under an hour and features nothing but nourishing ingredients, such as condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cooked cubed chicken and rice.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Chicken Bake<\/a>This lovely lemon chicken bake is moist, tender and lemony with a nice crunch. It's a delicious picnic entree as well as a wonderful meal with scalloped or baked potatoes and a fresh green salad on the side. —Marion Lowery, Medford, OregonGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner<\/a>This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it, and it's healthy to boot! Serve it with a side of jasmine rice. \u2014Trisha Kruse, Eagle, IdahoGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Hot Chicken Salad Pies<\/a>These hot chicken salad pies come together in a snap! They're perfect for when you have leftovers on hand and need to use them up. \u2014Shirley Gudenschwager, Orchard, NebraskaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Caprese<\/a>If you can pan-fry a chicken breast, you can upgrade to chicken Caprese with ease. It\u2019s a quick, flavorful weeknight recipe with a pleasant combination of sweet, sour and salty.\u00a0Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Chimichangas<\/a>Our chicken chimichangas recipe is simple, delicious and baked rather than fried, which makes them healthier than similar fried dishes. It's oh so easy to assemble these so you just may skip the restaurants from now on!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Baked Swiss Chicken<\/a>Canned soup, white wine, Swiss cheese and crushed croutons dress up the chicken breasts in this elegant entree. Ideal for unexpected guests, it requires only a few ingredients. The creamy sauce is excellent with garlic mashed potatoes or rice. \u2014Beverly Roberge, Bristol, ConnecticutGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Dutch Oven Whole Chicken<\/a>Here is why a Dutch oven chicken is the easiest, juiciest roast chicken ever.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tasty Onion Chicken<\/a>The secret to this French onion chicken is the yummy, crunchy coating that keeps the meat juicy and tender. Round out your meal with green beans and buttermilk biscuits. \u2014Jennifer Hoeft, Thorndale, TexasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Pineapple Chicken Casserole<\/a>I'm always looking for one-dish dinners like this Hawaiian chicken casserole<\/a> that save time and cleanup. I love to cook, but with teaching school, playing handbells at church, and juggling my husband's and teen twins' schedules, I have little time in the kitchen. \u2014Susan Warren, North Manchester, IndianaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken<\/a>This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! \u2014Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South CarolinaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Honey Mustard Chicken<\/a>These honey mustard chicken thighs are baked to perfection with colorful veggies and a sweet-tangy mustard sauce. It's an easy dinner that's beautiful to look at, too!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Tetrazzini<\/a>Chicken tetrazzini is a classic comfort dish. This recipe in particular comes with a generous twist, making a casserole for you and your family and another for the freezer or a friend.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Biscuit Casserole<\/a>Chicken biscuit casserole is rich and satisfying with a broccoli cheddar base and a buttery biscuit topping. The recipe comes together in about an hour and is a great way to use up leftover chicken.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Texan Ranch Chicken Casserole<\/a>Every time I serve this creamy chicken ranch casserole, it gets rave reviews. The recipe was passed down to me and is so good! It's really easy to make, freezes well and has just a touch of heat. If your family likes more, add some jalapenos! \u2014Kendra Doss, Smithville, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Chicken Piccata<\/a>Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. \u2014Hannah Williams, Malibu, CaliforniaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken & Dumpling Casserole<\/a>This savory casserole is one of my husband's favorites. He loves the fluffy dumplings with plenty of gravy poured over them. The basil adds just the right touch of flavor and makes the whole house smell so good while this dish cooks. \u2014Sue Mackey, Galesburg, IllinoisGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Roasted Chicken with Rosemary<\/a>Herbs, garlic and butter give this hearty meal in one a classic flavor. It's a lot like pot roast, except it uses chicken instead of beef. \u2014Isabel Zienkosky, Salt Lake City, UtahGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Baked Chicken Parmesan<\/a>Baked chicken Parmesan is just as tasty as the original, without the fuss and hassle of frying. This recipe cooks your vegetable side dish right alongside the chicken, in the same pan, for added ease.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Deviled Chicken Thighs<\/a>I make this dish when I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It's just enough for the two of us. The tasty chicken is tender and moist with a bit of crunch from the cashews. \u2014Bernice Morris, Marshfield, MissouriGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Manicotti<\/a>This chicken manicotti recipe delivers gooey, cheesy stuffed pasta, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and baked to a golden brown. It's an easy dish to make for special occasions.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Arizona Chicken in Acorn Squash<\/a>Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted almonds, heat of green chiles, and creamy texture of avocado. \u2014Martha Sparlin, Albuquerque, New MexicoGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Breaded Curry Chicken Drummies<\/a>These drumsticks are crispy with just the right amount of zing to get your mouth watering for more! They are super easy to make and are baked rather than fried so they save on fat but not on flavor. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or assorted chicken parts can be used instead of all drumsticks. \u2014Lynn Kaufman, Mount Morris, IllinoisGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Pancetta and Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breast<\/a>I was inspired by a stuffed chicken Marsala dish I had at a restaurant and wanted to come up with my own version using a different flavor profile. \u2014Ashley Laymon, Lititz, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Mediterranean Chicken<\/a>This quick and easy skillet Mediterranean chicken recipe is a one-pan dinner that will make you feel as if you are vacationing seaside in Greece.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs<\/a>The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. \u2014Jan Valdez, Lombard, IllinoisGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Parmesan-Crusted Chicken<\/a>Making Parmesan-crusted chicken involves dredging chicken in bread crumbs and cheese to yield crisp, browned exteriors with juicy, tender meat inside.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sage Chicken Cordon Bleu<\/a>It's nice to surprise the family with special meals like this during the week. I usually double the recipe so we can enjoy leftovers the next day. \u2014Martha Stine, Johnstown, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Baked Chicken Fajitas<\/a>These baked chicken fajitas are one of our top-rated chicken dinners for a reason. Cooks rave about the easy prep, robust flavor and effortless cleanup\u2014everything we want in a weeknight dinner!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Bruschetta Chicken<\/a>We enjoy serving this tasty chicken bruschetta to both family and guests. It just might become your new favorite way to use up summer tomatoes and basil. \u2014Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw, Lethbridge, AlbertaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t