15 Of Grandma's Most Popular Chicken Recipes

Southern Living Waldorf Chicken Salad in a bowl to serve
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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.

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Grilled BBQ Chicken

Southern Living BBQ Chicken on a platter ready to serve with coleslaw

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

No one likes a family barbecue more than Grandma, and this is her most requested recipe for grilling.

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Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots

Southern Living Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots in roasting pan

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.

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

Southern Living Waldorf Chicken Salad in a bowl to serve

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.

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Homemade Chicken Salad

Homemade Chicken Salad on a white plate with lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and crackers

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.

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Marry Me Chicken

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the rice mixture and chicken to the casserole dish

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.

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Crispy Fried Chicken

Southern Living Crispy Fried Chicken on a platter to serve

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.

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Lemon Chicken Pasta

Southern Living Lemon Chicken Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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.

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Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders

Southern Living Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders on a platter to serve

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.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

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.

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Chicken Scallopini

Southern Living Chicken Scallopini on a platter to serve

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.

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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.

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Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Southern Living Roasted Spatchcock Chicken in the pan ready to serve

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.

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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice

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.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup

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.

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Poppy Seed Chicken

Southern Living Poppy Seed Chicken in a bowl to serve

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.

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