20 Chicken Recipes Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

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Even if you only have 20 minutes, that's still plenty of time to pull together a homemade weeknight dinner for your family. Yes, really! These speedy chicken dinners are quick and easy, but still full of flavor. Recipes like Chicken Stir-Fry, Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken, and Chicken Caprese Pasta may sound like they require an all day cooking affair, but they're actually ready in just 20 minutes or less! Add one of these 3-Ingredient Side Dish Recipes to complete your easy weeknight dinner. We think these chicken recipes will become your new favorites, not only for their delicious flavor, but also because you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your family's company around the dinner table.

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Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken

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Recipe: Kickin’ Orange-Glazed Chicken

If you prefer your orange-glazed chicken without the heat, leave out the red pepper flakes for a sweeter glaze.

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Quick BBQ Chicken Pizzas

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Recipe: Quick BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Making this quick pizza at home is easier than ordering delivery.

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

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Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

This light pasta dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner, but also impressive enough to serve when entertaining on the weekend.

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Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad

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Recipe: Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad

Deli-fried chicken tenders will help you create a restaurant quality salad at home in just 15 minutes.

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Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Recipe: Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Serve the healthy chicken mixture in lettuce wraps, wheat wraps, or over a bed of mixed greens.

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Sesame Chicken Garden Salad

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Recipe: Sesame Chicken Garden Salad

The flavors of this salad get even better overnight, so make extra if you want leftovers for lunch the next day.

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Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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Recipe: Chicken and White Bean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Homemade dressing elevates this vibrant salad that is an easy and filling dinner.

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Balsamic-Garlic Chicken Breasts

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Recipe: Balsamic-Garlic Chicken Breasts

If you need more than 4 servings or want to have leftovers for the rest of the week, you can easily double the recipe.

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Dixie Chicken Salad with Grapes, Honey, Almonds, and Broccoli

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Recipe: Dixie Chicken Salad with Grapes, Honey, Almonds, and Broccoli

Make the dressing and toss together the salad ingredients while the chicken is cooking; dinner will be on the table in 20 minutes.