In the fast-paced world we live in, having the ability to whip up a delicious meal with minimal effort is a skill worth honing. Enter command cooking, a technique that empowers you to create impressive dishes using simple ingredients and efficient methods.
Today, we’re focusing on everyone’s favorite protein: chicken. Get ready to elevate your culinary prowess with these mouthwatering command-cooking chicken recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, around 4 pounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and sage)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- Salt and black pepper

Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove giblets from the chicken cavity and rinse the chicken under cold water. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix the olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including the cavity.
- Place the sliced lemon inside the chicken cavity.
- Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the chicken’s body.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan or baking dish, breast-side up.
- Roast the chicken in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper
- Flour tortillas
- Toppings (such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa)

Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced peppers, onion, and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir everything together until heated through.
- Serve the chicken fajita mixture with warm flour tortillas and your choice of toppings.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooked rice

Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the chicken strips to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the same skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over everything. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry