Our Best Cast Iron Chicken Recipes

Which came first: the chicken, or the skillet? At Lodge, we think cast iron makes a winning complement for poultry dishes of all kinds, whether you’re making chicken and dumplings or roasting a whole bird. Check out these favorite chicken recipes from our archives and get your iron pre-heated.

Chicken Under A Skillet

Prep time: 45 minutes, plus brining
Cook time: 40 minutes

We sandwich a spatchcocked chicken between two skillets to help more meat make contact with hot iron—leading to crispy skin and tender, juicy chicken. This bird is well-seasoned with our own Tennessee Smoke Sear Blend!

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Tandoori Yogurt Chicken

Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 55 minutes

Ready for a new favorite marinade? This Tandoori Yogurt recipe envelopes your chicken with spice and flavor while keeping the meat juicy. 

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Chicken Marsala

Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 35 minutes

For Chef Kris Stubblefield, our January 2024 Recipe of the Month is big on flavor, tradition, and great memories. 

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

This chicken parmesan sandwich has it all, from a classic red sauce that will get your kitchen smelling like a perfect Sunday, to crusty bread, to a tender, breaded chicken cutlet topped with piles of mozzarella. 

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Korean Fried Chicken

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Deep fry juicy chicken wings to get an extra crispy crust and then toss with a sweet and spicy sauce for the perfect game-day delight.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Chicken tortilla soup is a favorite on restaurant menus everywhere. Now you can make it right at home!

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Chicken and Dropped Buttermilk Dumplings

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1.5 hours

Take the classic chicken and dumplings recipe to the next level when you simmer chicken bones to make a quick broth with extra rich flavor.

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Roast Chicken With Spring Vegetables

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

Use skin-on chicken breasts in this dish for depth and flavor.

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Chicken Yakitori Skewers

Prep time: 40 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

There's so much to love about a skewer meal. For starters, it's an entire meal you cook at one time and every bit of your food gets that incredible grill flavor. It's also easy to scale portions, whether you're cooking for two or a crowd. These Chicken Yakitori Skewers deliver a delightful umami thanks to the sesame oil, followed by a tang from the rice wine vinegar.

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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Chicken thighs are an easy weeknight win...

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Seafood and Chicken Jambalaya

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Jambalaya is traditionally cooked stovetop, but in this oven version the rice comes out perfect every time.

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Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breasts

Prep time: 1.5 hours
Cook time: 18-20 minutes

These simple grilled chicken breasts are soaked in brine before cooking to ensure tender, juicy meat.

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Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

This easy chicken and chorizo paella makes a great party-sized meal.

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Favorite Fried Chicken

Prep time: 20-25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

This classic fried chicken recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

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