6 Under–25 Minute Weeknight Dinners

Some nights are made for project recipes. You know, the slow-simmered Sunday Sauce; the meticulously wrapped Fried Imperial Egg Rolls. And then there are times when just getting dinner on the table in under 30 minutes feels like a win. These six recipes deliver big flavor without the hidden work some so-called “quick” dishes sneak in.

We’re talking golden-crisp cheese on BBQ chicken tacos, wildly fast lemony chickpea soup with Parmesan and the juiciest griddled steak fajitas. Plus, clean-up’s a breeze with HexClad’s dishwasher-friendly TerraBond™ nonstick coating. Add these to your weeknight rotation, because they all come together in 25 minutes or less.

1. Lemony Parmesan & Chickpea Soup with Escarole

Most soups take time: Building flavor from scratch isn’t exactly quick work. But with the right tricks, you can have a rich, satisfying bowl in just 25 minutes. Here, lemon peel, garlic, sage and a Parmesan rind infuse the broth with deep, layered flavor while chickpeas and escarole soak it all up. Mashing some of the chickpeas thickens the soup quickly, garlicky croutons add crunch and a final shower of Parmesan and crispy sage makes it feel far more elaborate than it is. It's proof that great soup doesn’t have to be an all-day affair.

2. Tuna Tataki & Crispy Rice Salad

Flawlessly seared tuna might seem like a restaurant-only proposition, but it’s shockingly easy to pull off in just 25 minutes. A rare tuna steak needs only a 30-second sear per side, and the crispy rice comes together fast, provided you have day-old rice (or a store-bought precooked package in a pinch). It all gets topped with a bright, minty snap pea and greens salad tossed in a gingery ponzu dressing. With minimal effort and maximum payoff, this one’s an easy upgrade to your weeknight rotation.

3. Griddled Chile-Garlic Steak Fajitas

Thanks to the generous square footage of your Hybrid Double Burner Griddle, steak fajitas can actually happen on a weeknight. Start by cooking the peppers and onions, then push them to the back so your garlic- and chile-rubbed skirt steak can sear up front. From there, just pile everything into warm tortillas with whatever toppings you love. We’re partial to salsa, sliced avocado, cilantro and sour cream, but feel free to switch it up based on whatever you're craving. Call this dish a masterclass in multitasking—and proof that fajitas don’t have to be a Saturday- or Sunday-only affair.

4. Lamb & Feta Stuffed Pitas with Creamy Tomato-Cucumber Salad

These stuffed pitas start with the Greek bifteki playbook—seasoned ground meat crisped up in a patty—but take a detour with bold North African flavors. Ground lamb gets a hit of harissa, onion, fresh herbs and cinnamon before being tucked into pita halves and griddled until golden. A cucumber, onion and tomato salad nods to classic horiatiki, but here it’s finished with a tangy pureed feta-yogurt dressing. It tastes like a vacation but fits squarely into a weeknight routine.

5. Honey Chili Crunch Chicken with Seared Broccolini

If chicken tenders are your thing, this spicy-sweet rendition is about to become a staple. The secret starts before the breading: Chicken tenders get infused with chili crisp oil for a kick of heat that runs all the way through. From there, they’re coated in a crispy cornflake crust and cooked to golden perfection in your 4.5QT Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan. But the real magic happens at the finish, when they’re drizzled with a buttery honey-chili crisp mixture that balances heat with just the right amount of sweetness. Served with gingery, garlicky broccolini and steamed rice, it’s a dinner that hits all the right flavor and texture notes.

6. Crispy Cheese BBQ Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie chicken is one of the all-time great shortcuts, and here, it gets a quick and delicious upgrade with BBQ sauce and pickled jalapeños (or not, if heat isn’t your thing). The real trick? Making crispy cheese “fricos” in your 12” Hybrid Fry Pan, then pressing corn tortillas right on top. The result: golden, lacy, cheese-crusted tortillas wrapped around smoky, tangy chicken. It’s the best kind of comfort food: easy, satisfying and just luxe enough.