20 Best Baked Chicken Recipes

You'll never guess that these chicken breasts weren't fried! It's true: thanks to the panko and corn flakes bread crumbs, this crunchy coating was achieved in the oven.

These family-approved drumsticks are simply seasoned with a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs and garlic before a session in the oven. Just toss them on a sheet pan and bake until golden brown. The family will gobble this platter of baked drumsticks right up!

If you're looking for a easy baked chicken dinner with huge payoff in the taste department, then this is it! Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are smothered in marinara sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese and baked to bubbly perfection. Serve this over pasta with a side of garlic bread.

Bone-in chicken thighs get a spicy rub before being seared in a skillet prior to being baked in the oven. Use a cajun blend for the ultimate pop of flavor. Chicken thighs bake up nicely and retain their juiciness, making them lusciously tender.

Cheese, bacon and ranch seasoning make this baked chicken dish a meal that is always met with rave reviews. Chicken breasts get dredged in mayo and then coated in the bacon and ranch mixture before being sprinkled with grated cheese. Outrageously delicious!

Chicken breasts that are smothered with chipotles packed in adobo, fire-roasted tomatoes and onions and baked to perfection gives you a spicy dish that's only improved by adding a cheesy topping. Try this family favorite if you can handle the heat!

Glaze your chicken, in this case drumsticks, although any cut will work, with a mixture of honey, soy sauce and grainy mustard. Pour over the chicken and bake. The honey helps create the gorgeous glaze for this scrumptious chicken dinner.

This chicken recipe is full of the swoon-worthy tastes of ham, Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard that take the classic cordon bleu flavors to an easy-bake level. It's easy to stuff the chicken breasts before placing on a sheet pan and baking. This will be a go-to chicken dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic and onions give this chicken dinner a savory twist. For deep flavor, be sure and marinate the chicken first; overnight if possible. Bake in a casserole dish so you can easily baste half way through with the leftover juices Serve with rice and veggies.

Give your baked chicken a zesty kick with this spicy lemon and garlic-infused seasoning. Bake the chicken along with potatoes and onions for an easy meal prepared courtesy of your oven. Family and company approved!

You can easily copy your favorite takeout restaurant's orange chicken nuggets with this oven baked recipe. Your chicken gets coated in breadcrumbs, placed on a sheet pan and baked. Make the scrumptious orange sauce from scratch. Coat the chicken with it and serve over rice. So good!

Melted cheese and caramelized onions smother the juicy chicken in this scrumptious dinner. This recipe is super simple. The most hand-on part is caramelizing the onions Everything else is done in the oven. Serve with crusty bread to help soak up all that oniony goodness!

An olive oil and vinegar marinade along with olives and raisins provides the chicken with a Spanish flair that's further intensified when baked with white wine and a little brown sugar. Try this swoon-worthy chicken dish for a change of pace.

Make easy work of this chicken and veggies meal by baking it all on a sheet pan. Sesame oil and sriracha sauce give this meal its unmistakable flavor and works well with the broccoli and carrots, too! It's ready in about 30 minutes and the clean up is a breeze!

Boneless chicken breasts are baked in the tangy flavors of balsamic vinegar, garlic and onion for a juicy and tender finish. Add in grape tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to take this dish over the top!

Thirty minutes is all you need to get this Mexican-inspired salsa verde chicken on the table. Bake this tomatillo-sauced chicken and top it with pepper jack cheese just before you take it out of the oven. Cheesy and spicy chicken goodness awaits!

Chicken tenders get seasoned with everything bagel spices and after a session in the oven they come out crispy and ready to be dipped in a tangy mustard sauce. This is the perfect quick weeknight meal that the entire family will love.

You're just six ingredients away from knowing the secret for avoiding rubbery, dry chicken that's baked in the oven. You'll appreciate this juicy and flavorful chicken hack and can probably use it in most recipes. Brilliant!

This comfort food classic combines white rice and chicken thighs for a tasty meal that bakes all together in a casserole dish. Make this recipe from scratch with wholesome ingredients that prove why this recipe is a beloved favorite on everyone's dinner table.

When your family smells this awesome BBQ chicken baking in the oven, they'll take their places at the table long before you announce "Dinner is ready!" Just bread the chicken and bake. Add the BBQ sauce about half way through. The chicken comes out tender and tangy every time!