10 Chicken Recipes That Stay Juicy Every Time

Juicy chicken is less about secret ingredients and more about matching the cut to the method. These ten recipes prioritize gentle heat, short cook times, and resting before serving.

The ten recipes

• Yogurt marinated grilled chicken
• Cast iron chicken with herb butter
• Skillet chicken with white wine sauce
• Oven baked chicken with lemon
• Chicken piccata with capers
• Smoky paprika roasted thighs
• Chicken shawarma bowl
• Pesto chicken with tomatoes
• Chicken stir-fry with ginger
• Creamy mustard chicken cutlets

Marinades that help, not hurt

Light yogurt or buttermilk marinades add tenderness. Avoid very acidic mixes for longer than two hours on thin breast cuts.

Related guides

Start with how to cook chicken without drying it out if you want the fundamentals first.