Our Best Chicken Dinners Featuring 7 Ingredients or Less

Crunchy with sesame seeds, these speedy drumsticks get a quick blast of high heat in the oven and are on your dinner table in under a half hour. Drizzle them with extra maple syrup if you’ve got a sweet tooth.

Sheet pan dinners are trendy for a reason — people love the simplicity of a one-stop dinner that’s as easy as roasting BBQ-sauce brushed chicken thighs with sweet potato wedges and Brussels sprouts.

You can also use skin-on drumsticks and teriyaki glaze with the sheet-pan method. Crunchy broccoli and fingerling potatoes round out the meal for a complete dinner with minimal cleanup.

Forgo the stuffing and breading steps of traditional cordon bleu with this simplified grilled version. Use a rich and high-fat cheese, such as a luscious triple cream brie, for gooey decadence.

Cranberries and chilies may not be the first combination that springs to mind, but the irresistible pairing of tart and sweet, along with a crunchy caramelized texture, will have you thinking of this recipe all year round.

Use grated ginger and fresh basil and mint to boost the taste of these sautéed chicken breasts. A squeeze of lime juice and chicken broth build a sauce without masking the refreshing nature of the herbs.

Use your favourite herb — such as thyme, rosemary or tarragon — to scent this streamlined saute. Add a half cup of the white wine you plan to serve with dinner for the perfect pairing.

A thick batter with yeast for added lift coats bite-sized pieces of chicken leg, and a sprightly lemon marinade adds citrus flavour without a gloppy sauce.