26 Classic & Creative Chicken Recipes To Make This Passover
We're not just talking chicken matzo ball soup either (although our recipe is the best).
Every Passover, without fail, we can't wait to dive into a bowl of chicken matzo ball soup Not to step on the classic soup's territory, but there's so many other Passover-friendly chicken recipes out there to consider for your holiday spread (especially if you can’t stomach any more matzo!). So we’ve rounded up 26 of our favorite kosher-friendly chicken recipes here to help you change things up for Passover—keep them in your pocket for all year-round too!
If you’ve been celebrating Passover your whole life, we’ll assume you’re already aware of and comfortable following the particularities of Jewish kosher law. For everyone else, a brief, simplified explanation: Passover celebrates the exodus of the enslaved Jewish people from Egypt, who left in such a hurry they didn’t have enough time to even let their bread rise, and only were able to bring unleavened, cracker-like bread called matzo with them. Today, Jewish people continue to remove chametz (or any leavened flour products like bread or cake) from their diets for the duration of Passover. In addition, they must continue to follow general Kosher rules (meat and dairy can’t be eaten in the same meal, though fish and eggs are considered neutral, or pareve; no pork products; no kitniyot, or legumes, for some families; etc.).
Phew! It can seem like a lot, but trust us, it gets much easier if you go into the week prepared with great recipes. Some of the ones here might need minor adjustments (removing corn or beans if you don’t eat kitniyot, for example), but plenty are perfect as is. We’ve got everything from old-school classics like chicken marbella or chicken cacciatore (including a slow-cooker version), to modern recipes like our one-pan coconut lime chicken or our sheet-pan harissa chicken & potatoes. Give them a try and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Want even more Passover recipes to help fill out your meals? Check out our favorite Passover sides, apps, and desserts too.
Greek Chicken
If you're looking for a simple—but super satisfying—way to switch up your usual Passover-friendly chicken dinner t, this is it. All it takes is a few basic ingredients (that you most likely already have on hand) to transform chicken thighs into an herby, garlicky dream.
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Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
A symbolic dish of past hardships, warming matzo ball soup is an essential component of the Passover feast. The time and effort you invest really pays off here; plus, it couldn’t be easier. Throw a few roughly chopped vegetables, a whole chicken or two, some herbs, and chicken stock into a large pot and basically walk away for two hours.
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Hot Honey Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Looking to spice up your usual Passover main? Make hot honey chicken and Brussels sprouts. Featuring a simple glaze hacked from a store-bought condiment, this one-skillet meal promises maximum flavor with minimal fuss, and tender chicken with gorgeous golden-brown, shatteringly crispy skin.
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Za'atar Sheet-Pan Chicken
We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection.
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Chicken Marbella
The most signature part of this dish has to be the complex, sweet-briny marinade that flavors our chicken. With prunes, olives, capers, and herbs, this marinade might seem surprising, but trust us—the result is a flavor-packed dish you won't be able to get enough of.
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Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
We love when a dish’s prep is simple and fast, and this one is the perfect example: This easy-as-can-be Passover dinner is a complete meal made all on just ONE sheet pan, from the sweet potatoes to the chicken!
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Skewers
Get your grill out: This is a chicken dish that goes with everything! Get the marinade and grilling technique down, then turn these cilantro-and-lime chicken skewers into a variety of meals, each with different flavor profiles so they never get boring. The only problem? Once you start snacking on one, you’ll want to eat them all. Remedy this by doubling or tripling the recipe; leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
As the origin story goes, this dish emerged as a means to feed hunters who’d been away tracking for long periods of time, using the meat, mushrooms, and herbs they’d collected along the way. While we may not have been out hunting, after a long day this dish is still particularly comforting, not in the least because it all comes together in one pot.
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One-Pan Balsamic Chicken & Asparagus
When we're craving something light and easy, this one-pan meal is one we turn to again and again. Chicken, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes are all cooked alongside a sharp, acidic, yet sweet homemade balsamic glaze in this recipe, so you can enjoy a Passover dinner with maximum flavor and minimum cleanup.
Sheet Pan Citrus-Glazed Chicken
Marinated thighs get roasted right alongside Brussels sprouts here, making this one of our favorite low-effort Passover chicken dinners with a very high reward. Reserve some of the marinade to brush over the chicken toward the end of baking: It makes a sweet, sticky, and downright irresistible glaze.
Coconut Zoodle Soup
Meet your new favorite Passover soup. It's rich with coconut milk and packed with chicken, bell peppers, and zoodles. It's a more festive take on the classic chicken noodle soup, and we might just love it more.
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Piri Piri Chicken
Piri piri means “chile” in Swahili, specifically the African bird’s-eye chile traditionally used. They're often hard to find in the U.S. so we love using Fresno chiles in a pinch—they are vibrant, fruity, and not too spicy.
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Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce
Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you this spring, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.
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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
Known as Tom Kha Ghai, this Thai coconut soup is one we are always craving. The creamy coconut paired with ginger and lime gives this soup its unique and delicious flavor. This Thai soup is also traditionally topped with a chili oil to give it some heat, but if you're not a spice fan, don't worry—the creamy coconut milk helps mellow it out.
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One-Pan Coconut-Lime Chicken
We paired quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a spicy-sweet coconut milk sauce that’s out-of-this-world tasty. Tomatoes (and tomato paste) bring it back down to Earth, so you can make this over and over (and over!) again this Passover. Not convinced? Did we mention this comes together in just one pan, in less than 30 minutes?!
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Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
These baked chicken leg quarters are glazed with mustard, maple syrup, and herbs, then roasted on top of potatoes and carrots for an award-winning healthy Passover dinner.
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Harissa Grilled Chicken
In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We've already used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken. Our top tip? Make sure to remove and save some of the marinade (we recommend ⅓ cup) before adding the chicken to the rest of it. You’ll want some extra (uncontaminated) marinade to brush over the chicken while it’s grilling!
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One-Pan Chicken And Quinoa
This quick and easy dinner is high in protein and takes very little effort. We love the Tex-Mex spices here; the chili powder and cayenne add a nice kick that the avocado helps to perfectly offset. Ditch the black beans and corn for Passover—this is so flavorful, you won't miss 'em!
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Cilantro and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of. Serve this with our cilantro lime (cauliflower!) rice if you can't either.
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Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
We all love grilled chicken, but we don't all have a grill, and sometimes we just don't want to stand outside, either. Luckily, this oven-baked BBQ chicken is just as wonderful and doesn't dry out with that beautiful layer of sauce on top. It's the perfect dinner, no matter the weather!
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