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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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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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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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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