Food and Recipes Meat Chicken Recipes Grandma's Favorite Chicken Recipes By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 27, 2024 Close Photo: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Whether you're at Grandma's house for a holiday brunch, Easter dinner, or Sunday supper, you're likely to find one of these chicken dishes on the table. Every grandmother has a recipe they make on repeat because they're just that good. We've included a couple of Southern classic chicken recipes that are quick to whip up and taste like home. Grandma's recipes never disappoint. 107 Easy Chicken Recipes For A Quick Dinner Tonight 01 of 15 Grilled BBQ Chicken Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox No one likes a family barbecue more than Grandma, and this is her most requested recipe for grilling. get the recipe 02 of 15 Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Grandma likes this one for its simplicity. The juices from the whole chicken in this recipe flavor the rainbow carrots. get the recipe 03 of 15 Waldorf Chicken Salad Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Fresh celery and apple add a crunch to this classic chicken salad. Try it on toasted bread, on its own, or tossed with your favorite salad mix. get the recipe 04 of 15 Homemade Chicken Salad Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We all know Grandma loves her classic, go-to recipes, and this is one of her favorites. She'll likely always have a fresh batch of chicken salad on hand for lunch or a light snack. get the recipe 05 of 15 Marry Me Chicken Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This recipe is loved for its simple ingredients and quick cooking time. Marry Me Chicken will be ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish. get the recipe 06 of 15 Crispy Fried Chicken Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless No Southern gathering is complete without a plate of crispy fried chicken and we have the perfect recipe. Grandma likes to serve her recipes with a side of coleslaw or potato salad. get the recipe 07 of 15 Lemon Chicken Pasta Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Since zucchini is always available, you can make this dish year-round. Lemon lightens up this rich pasta dinner topped with panko-crusted chicken. get the recipe 08 of 15 Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley These chicken tenders taste better than the ones at your favorite drive-thru restaurant. A half cup of spicy pickle juice is the key to achieving the perfect, tangy bite. get the recipe 09 of 15 Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Grandma probably has this recipe marked in her recipe box. You'll feel right at home when you get a taste of this comforting, classic pot pie. get the recipe 10 of 15 Chicken Scallopini Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox We love this dish because you can make it in one skillet. Tender, juicy, crispy chicken complements the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve this chicken over any pasta to soak up all of the excess sauce. get the recipe 11 of 15 Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Monica Farber Grandma loves to kick off any celebration with a cheesy starter. This creamy, chicken dip is one of her favorite appetizers for any kind of gathering. get the recipe 12 of 15 Roasted Spatchcock Chicken Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Grandma has mastered the spatchcock technique with this recipe. She likes to serve this chicken with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garlic. get the recipe 13 of 15 Instant Pot Chicken And Rice Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee One of the best tips that Grandma shared: casseroles never disappoint. Turn to the instant pot to make this recipe extra easy and stress-free. get the recipe 14 of 15 Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup Iain Bagwell The trick here is to cook the soup low and slow. The results? A flavorful soup starring chicken, veggies, and herbs. get the recipe 15 of 15 Poppy Seed Chicken Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This dish will remind you of the comfort of Grandma's home. It's simple enough for weeknight dinners and utilizes pantry staples. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit