Sneak Peek: Chicken Recipes from our New Cookbook

Updated August 27, 2012
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Take a peek at these top-rated chicken recipes from our new cookbook, America's Favorite Food.

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Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa

Credit: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson

Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pickled Tomato and Avocado Salsa Recipe

Look no further for this season's go-to grilled chicken dish featuring a simple marinade and an addictive Indian-style pickled salsa on top.

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Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipe

Spoon this rich and creamy chicken mixture over pasta, rice or biscuits for a home-style dinner that's sure to satisfy your need for comfort food.

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe

One of those “killer” recipes that is sure to wow any crowd (especially when they find out how simple it is), this nine-ingredient slow cooker chili relies largely on pantry staples such as canned white beans, chicken broth, and canned roasted green chilies. To build rich flavor, the chicken is first seared in a skillet and the aromatic onions and fresh garlic are lightly sauteed in the same pan with the remaining flavorful juices and browned bits from the chicken before being transferred to the slow cooker. To add extra flair to your chili, set this vibrant stew out with individual bowls of sour cream, ripe avocado, sliced radishes, diced tomatoes, crumbled cotija (a salty Mexican cow's milk cheese), and fresh limes for topping. 

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Mushroom-Herb Chicken

Credit: Oxmoor House

Mushroom-Herb Chicken Recipe

Flavorful herbs and spices, sherry, shallots, and mushrooms give these plain chicken breasts rich flavor. Refrigerated mashed potatoes and broccoli complete the meal. If you don't care to use the wine, you can use cooking sherry and omit the salt.  Or, you can use 1/3 cup of chicken broth.

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Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders Recipe

Marinate chicken tenders in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce, coat in breadcrumbs, then brown in a skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Credit: William Dickey; Melanie Clarke

King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe

Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it's delicious.

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Apricot-Lemon Chicken

Credit: Oxmoor House

Apricot-Lemon Chicken Recipe

Start with an apricot fruit spread to concoct a sauce that transforms simply prepared chicken breasts into this elegant dish.

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Recipe

These sweet, Honey Chicken Thighs rank supreme, as one of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes of all time – and for good reason. Made in 30 minutes or less, this is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. By mixing a touch of sweet with a hint of spicy, a magical thing happens. Generously seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic and cider vinegar, there’s no room for lack of flavor here. Wonder what secret to mouthwatering thighs is? It’s in the broiler; this cooking method adds a distinctive crunchy outer crust and a tender, juicy inside. 

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America's Favorite Food

Taste even more of America's favorite top-rated recipes from the country's best magazines.

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