Recipe Index: Chicken

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African Chicken Peanut Stew

A hearty West African-inspired stew of chicken thighs and legs, sweet potatoes and peanuts that is perfect for a chilly day.

Aida’s Coriander Chicken, Cilantro, and Chard Stew

A Middle Eastern inspired chicken stew with chard, coriander and cilantro.

Apple Chicken Quesadilla

Kid-friendly chicken apple quesadilla recipe, toasted flour tortillas with melted cheese, apple slices, chicken, and salsa.

Apricot Chicken

Quick and easy apricot chicken with skinless boneless chicken breasts and fresh apricots.

Arroz Con Pollo

Classic dish of Spain and Latin America, this arroz con pollo recipe is browned chicken cooked with rice, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

Avgolemono Soup

An easy version of the classic Greek avgolemono soup of chicken with rice or orzo pasta finished with egg and lemon.

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan recipe with boneless skinless chicken breasts, breaded with Parmesan and crumbs, fried, topped with a tomato sauce.

Barbecued Buffalo Wings

Slow barbecued chicken wings slathered in a classic Buffalo wing sauce.

Barbecued Chicken on the Grill

Slow barbecued chicken on the grill, slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

Basil coconut chicken curry made with chicken thighs, jalapeño, coconut milk, basil and ginger. Served with hot rice.

Beer Braised Chicken and Onions

Chicken thighs with onions, browned in butter and braised in dark beer and chicken stock, for a rich, savory stew. Chicken carbonnade.

Beer Can Chicken

Tender, falling-off-the-bone, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. That's what you get with beer can chicken (also known as beer butt chicken).

Breaded and Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks, dipped first in a mayo mustard mixture, then in dry breadcrumbs with chives, then oven baked.

Broccoli, Chicken, and Almond Sauté

Broccoli, first blanched, then sautéed briefly with sliced grilled chicken, toasted almonds, sesame oil, and red chile flakes.

Buffalo Wings

Buffalo wings recipe, chicken wings marinated in a spicy sauce, broiled, served with blue cheese sauce.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Old fashioned, buttermilk marinated, flour coated, crispy, tender fried chicken recipe.

Cajun Chicken Salad

A chicken salad done Louisiana style with a remoulade, Tabasco sauce and a little Cajun spice.

Cardamom Honey Chicken

Roast chicken marinated first in honey, sherry, cardamom, and pepper, then browned on the stovetop and baked to doneness in the oven.

Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce

Simple and quick chicken breast with apples cooked in broth, with a honey mustard sauce.

Chicken and Dumplings

Classic chicken and dumplings recipe, a hearty chicken and vegetable stew with homemade dumplings.

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken pieces browned then baked in casserole with mushrooms, onions, garlic, rice, stock, cream, and sour cream.

Chicken Apple Arugula Goat Cheese Salad

Chicken salad with arugula, goat cheese, and apple slices.

Chicken Bacon Roulades

Chicken bacon roulades, chicken breasts, pounded thin, stuffed with bacon, shallots, and Parmesan, rolled up, browned, roasted, then served sliced, with a creamy white sauce.

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Sage Sauce

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts with a creamy mushroom sauce with vermouth, cream, and sage.

Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter Style Chicken)

Chicken cacciatore, an Italian hunter-style chicken braised in a tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and white wine.

Chicken Curry in a Hurry

A quick, tasty, and filling recipe for chicken curry. From Mark Bittman's Quick and Easy Recipes from the New York Times.

Chicken Curry Salad

A great chicken curry salad recipe for potlucks or picnics. Chicken, curry powder, onion, raisins, apple, and cilantro. Mayo optional.

Chicken Cutlets with Caper Sauce

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, seared, served with a caper sauce over arugula, fennel and shaved Parmesan.

Chicken Drumsticks, Ethiopian Style

Slow-cooked chicken drumsticks coated in Ethiopian style berbere spice.

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Chicken enchiladas with a salsa verde sauce made with tomatillos, serrano chile peppers, and sour cream. Served with chopped onion, Mexican cheese, and cilantro.

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas, marinated chicken breasts seared quickly and served with seared onions and bell peppers, served with flour tortillas.

Chicken Florentine Pesto Pasta

A marriage of traditional chicken Florentine with pasta and basil pesto. Sliced sautéed chicken breasts with spinach, garlic, white wine, cream, pesto, and pasta.

Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

A classic spicy chicken and andouille sausage gumbo with okra.

Chicken Liver Pâté

An easy chicken liver pate with shallots, garlic, brandy, capers and thyme, blended smooth to spread on bread or crackers.

Chicken Mango Lettuce Wraps

Light and nourishing, lettuce wraps with stir fried chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and diced mango.

Chicken Marbella

Chicken marbella recipe, classic chicken party dish, chicken cooked with white wine, prunes, green olives. Adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook.

Chicken Marinara

Chicken pieces coated with Parmesan and bread crumbs, fried and covered with a tomato basil marinara sauce, and topped with melted Mozzarella.

Chicken Marsala with Pancetta and Cream

Chicken marsala recipe with breaded chicken cutlets in a Marsala wine, pancetta, and cream sauce. Photos and step-by-step instructions.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup, made from scratch, light and nourishing.

Chicken Normandy

Chicken, browned then braised in apple cider and brandy, cooked with apple slices and onions, served with a cream sauce.

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken paprikash with chicken pieces, browned in butter, cooked with onions and paprika, then served with a little sour cream mixed in.

Chicken Parmesan

Classic Chicken Parm recipe with breaded chicken breasts, swimming in tomato sauce, topped with basil, and Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Chicken Pasta with Thyme-Mint Cream Sauce

Cubed chicken sautéed in olive oil, served with pasta in a creamy sauce infused with thyme, mint, and honey.

Chicken Peanut Curry

West African chicken peanut curry, with lime, coriander seed, onion, cilantro, mint, ginger, chili, peanuts, and chicken.

Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata recipe, chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, served with sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.

Chicken Pot Pie

Classic chicken pot pie recipe from Marshall Field's. Chicken, celery, onion, carrots, peas, parsley, and thyme baked in a large ramekin lined and topped with pie crust.

Chicken Pozole

Mexican chicken pozole recipe, pozole blanco, traditional dish of Guerrero, Mexico, made with hominy, chicken, and several garnishes.

Chicken Prosciutto

Chicken prosciutto recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breasts with butter toasted sage, wrapped in prosciutto.

Chicken Salad

Delicious chicken salad with chopped cooked chicken, celery, bell pepper, green olives, apple, iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise.

Chicken Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers and Toasted Almonds

A cool twist on a simple chicken salad, with poached chicken breasts, roasted red bell peppers, toasted almonds, garlic and parsley.

Chicken Salad with Tarragon

Tarrgon chicken salad recipe, with chopped chicken, dried cranberries, celery, mayonnaise, and either dried or chopped fresh tarragon. Great for sandwiches too.

Chicken Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms

A simple, light Chinese soup with chicken thighs, shiitake mushrooms and ginger.

Chicken Stew with Onions, Tomatoes, and Dijon

Easy and hearty chicken stew recipe with loads of red onions and tomatoes. Seasoned with Dijon mustard. Served with roasted garlic over rice or pasta.

Chicken with Creamy Cassis Sauce

Chicken breasts, lightly sautéed and served with a sauce made with cream, white wine, and creme de cassis, a liqueur made from blackcurrants.

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin, wrapped around an arugula and goat cheese stuffing and roasted.

Chicken with Mango Chutney Sauce

Roasted chicken thighs served with a sweet sour mango chutney sauce with fresh mangos, onion, garlic, vinegar, sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.

Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Fried chicken served with a mushroom cream sauce. Easy to make, filling, and delicious.

Chicken, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes with Port Wine

Pan-cooked boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, prepared with mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and port wine.

Chicken, Zucchini, and Ricotta Sandwich

Chicken, zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and ricotta cheese, layered on focaccia or ciabatta bread for a perfect summer sandwich.

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese chicken salad with thinly sliced lettuce, bell peppers, scallions, julienned carrot, cilantro, peanuts, and skinless boneless chicken breast.

Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich

Grilled chicken with avocado sandwich, seasoned with chipotle. The fire of the chipotle chile powder is balanced out by the creamy cooling flavor of the avocado.

Circassian Chicken

Chicken salad with a creamy walnut sauce with paprika, garlic, green onions, and parsley.

Classic Baked Chicken

Easy baked chicken recipe. Chicken breasts, thighs, wings, and legs coated in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper baked in the oven.

Colombian Chicken Soup

Colombian chicken soup made with chicken thighs and legs, onion, corn, potatoes, cilantro, capers and a special Columbian Ajiaco sauce.

Coq au Vin

Classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. From Julia Child.

Crispy Chicken Skin Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Simple tacos made with crispy fried chicken skin dressed with a cilantro habanero salsa.

Fesenjan Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce

Persian chicken stew made with chicken breasts or thighs, slowly cooked with ground toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses.

Garlic Chicken with White Wine Sauce

Chicken browned first in olive oil, then braised in white wine sauce with 40 cloves of garlic, thyme and tarragon.

Ginger Chicken with Almonds

Delicious ginger chicken recipe. Chicken strips, marinated in coriander and ginger, stir-fried with scallions and ginger, served mixed with mango chutney and topped with toasted almonds.

Grilled Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce

Simple and easy, grilled chicken recipe, topped with a tomato tarragon sauce.

Grilled Lime Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Grilled chicken recipe, with chicken marinated in lime juice, grilled, and served with a cilantro infused black bean sauce

Herbed Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce

Chicken tenders, baked with an herbed breadcrumb coating, served with simple Italian tomato dipping sauce.

Herbed Roast Chicken

Whole roasted chicken, infused with fresh herbs - parsley, basil, marjoram.

Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken

Simple roast chicken recipe, marinated in lemon juice and glazed with honey.

Honey Mint Glazed Chicken

Grilled chicken pieces, marinated first, then glazed with a simple fresh mint and honey glaze.

Honey Mustard Chicken

Chicken thighs baked in a simple honey mustard sauce until golden brown, with sprigs of rosemary.

Honey-Glazed Grilled Chicken and Penne Salad

A honey-glazed grilled chicken salad with penne pasta, leeks, carrots, almonds, basil, parsley, and lettuce greens.

How to Make Chicken Stock

Two tried and true methods for making homemade chicken stock. One method involves simmering a chicken carcass with vegetables. The other method requires sauteing chopped pieces of backs and wings first, before simmering with water and veggies. Chicken stock recipe.

How to Make Gravy

Two easy gravy recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions.

Jerk Chicken

Caribbean jerk chicken full of flavor and and a good amount of heat, using habaneros (or scotch bonnet chili peppers) and allspice.

Keller’s Roast Chicken

Whole roasted chicken, roasted on a bed of root vegetables in a cast iron pan. Easy one-pan roast chicken dish.

Kung Pao Chicken

Classic Chinese American Kung Pao Chicken, with boneless skinless chicken breasts, sesame oil, chili peppers, ginger, and peanuts.

Lemon Chicken

Classic American lemon chicken recipe, not too lemony, just right. With garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.

Mango Chicken Curry

Mango and chicken are a power combo. This mango chicken curry recipe uses boneless, skinless breasts or thighs, mango, onion, ginger, garlic, curry, cumin, raisins, and coconut milk.

Marc’s Cashew Chicken

Chicken marinated in peanut oil chili powder, tamari, and honey, then fried with cashews, onions, and mushrooms. Served over rice.

Martha’s Chinese Chicken Salad

A Chinese chicken salad that combines toasted sesame seeds, almonds, and bean threads. Topped with a dark sesame oil and vinegar dressing.

Mexican Chicken Soup with Lime (Sopa de Lima)

Yucatan chicken soup, with tomato, habanero, tortilla strips, and lime.

Mom’s Chicken Enchiladas

Tex Mex chicken enchiladas, corn tortillas dipped in red chili sauce, rolled up with cooke chicken, covered with more sauce and shredded cheese, and baked.

Mom’s Cold-Season Chicken Soup

A light chicken bouillon soup recipe. Perfect for cold-season.

Moroccan Chicken with Lemon and Olives

A traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemon. Cooked in a tagine.

Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts

Skinless, boneless, chicken breasts marinated in yogurt with garlic, paprika, and cumin, then grilled.

Old Bay Chicken Wings

Roasted chicken wings flavored with Old Bay seasoning and butter, then served with cocktail sauce.

Orange Marinated Chicken

Chicken thighs, pounded thin, marinated in mixture of chopped oranges, onion, garlic, herbs, and chipotle, then quickly pan fried.

Parmesan Chicken

The best Chicken Parmesan recipe ever. Chicken parts dipped in melted butter, dredged in bread crumbs and Parmesan, and baked until crisp.

Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Pasta served with chicken, asparagus, and a creamy sauce with goat cheese, Parmesan, sherry, tarragon, and lemon.

Poached Chicken

A method for poaching chicken which retains all the chicken's flavor and juices without overcooking the breast meat.

Red Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken

Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy, flavorful red chili sauce, then grilled or baked. Pollo adobado recipe.

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Butterflied chicken stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and herbs, then grilled or baked.

Roast Chicken with Grapes

Whole roast chicken, stuffed with grapes and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, onions, and lemon.

Roasted Chicken with Carrots

Savory chicken, roasted whole in a large cast iron pan, surrounded by carrots and garlic, and stuffed with lemon and thyme.

Roasted Garlic Chicken

Roasted garlic chicken recipe, whole chicken, brined in a garlic salt brine, then roasted.

Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry Sauce

Rosemary marinated chicken skewers, grilled or broiled, and served with a blackberry sauce.

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts baked in tomatillo salsa verde sauce, topped with melted jack cheese. Easy!

Savory Chicken Drummettes

Tasty chicken drummettes. The meaty part of the chicken wing, marinated in garlic, honey, Dijon, soy sauce, and lemon juice, then roasted in the oven.

Sesame-Orange Chicken

Sesame orange chicken recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, covered with orange marmalade, coated with sesame seeds and breadcrumbs, and baked.

Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken

Whole chicken roast with a rub of smoked paprika, butter, garlic salt and pepper, and glazed with lemon juice and honey.

Spanish Baked Chicken

Known as Pollo Estofado this stewed chicken recipe is Spanish in origin. The chicken is marinated overnight in a spicy vinaigrette with olives and raisins. The chicken is then cooked in its marinade with the addition of wine and brown sugar.

Spicy Breaded Chicken Wings

Chicken wings, coated in a spicy mustard and cayenne mixture, and then in bread crumbs and Parmesan, baked until crispy.

Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy chicken drumsticks prepared with a Carribean jerk rub and then broiled.

Spicy Chicken Nuggets (Chicharrones de Pollo)

Specialty of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, these chicken nuggets are marinated in lime juice, rum, and soy sauce, dredged in flour and paprika and fried.

Spicy Garlic Cashew Chicken

Zesty and spicy chicken, marinated with a cashew, garlic and jalapeño sauce. Grilled to a crisp golden brown and served with lime wedges.

Stuffed Herbed Chicken with Boursin Cheese

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, rolled up with herbed Boursin cheese spread and basil, coated in a Parmesan bread crumb crust, and baked.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chinese-style sweet and sour chicken, stir-fried with bell peppers and pineapple chunks.

Tandoori Chicken

Grilled tandoori chicken, marinated in lemon juice, buttermilk, and aromatic spices.

Teriyaki Chicken Breasts

Quick and easy. Skinless chicken breasts poached in teriyaki sauce, served with teriyaki sauce and toasted sesame seeds.

Three Teacup Chicken

Chinese dish of chicken braised with ginger, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine.

Tomatillo Chicken Stew

Spicy chicken stew with tomatillos, jalapenos, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cilantro.

Tortilla Soup

Crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime.

White Chili

Chicken white chili with white beans, chicken broth, garlic, onions, green chiles, diced chicken, and Monterey jack cheese.