Ovens, on the other hand, are not.

Thankfully, you’ve got the option to have yourchickenand eat it too without paying a sweaty price.

I admit, oven-roasted chicken is my go-to, so straying from it can be intimidating.

Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

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But these 12 recipes recipes are worth the payoff, as is investing in a cast-ironskilletto cook them in.

And, as a bonus, each dish takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Even when the temperatures do cool down, you’ll probably want to keep them in the rotation.

Chicken With Strawberry Basil Sauce

Best enjoyed diningal fresco, but it’s pretty great eaten inside, too.

Serve with a simple green salad for a perfectly balanced dinner.

Use whatever veggies you have on hand and serve over brown rice.

Southwest Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Topped with cilantro, green onions, and lime, this zesty medley is particularly refreshing.

Whole30 Orange ChickenfromPhysical Kitchness

You know what’s better than a 30-minute meal?

This lightened-up orange chicken might be your new favorite for a fast weeknight dinner.

Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Lemon Paprika Chicken With Sumac

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Sweet Potato Chicken Kale Skillet

Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Garlic Lime Skillet Chicken

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts

Whole30 Orange Chicken