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March 01, 2010
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Herbed Chicken and Dumplings

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Perk up the flavor of the dumplings by sprinkling a little fresh parsley into the dough, and simmer the chicken and vegetable mixture with a bay leaf and dried thyme to accent the carrot, celery and onion.


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Herb-Roasted Chickens

Credit: Jennifer Davick

One huge benefit of roasting a chicken with fresh herbs is that it fills your home with a tantalizing aroma while it's cooking. And one online reviewer states that the recipe is "perfect for busy moms like me."


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Mushroom-Herb Chicken

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

Marjoram is the herb in this 5-ingredient recipe, and you need to crush the dried herb to release its mild flavor. Pounding the chicken helps keep the cooking time short and helps the chicken breast halves cook evenly.


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Herb-Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Dress up boneless, skinless chicken breast halves by sprinkling with a mixture of Parmesan cheese, grated lemon rind, and parsley. Add pasta and steamed green beans and you've got a dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.


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Herb-Grilled Chicken

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Alan Henderson

Choose whatever fresh herbs you have on hand to season this low-fat grilled chicken. With only 4 ingredients, plus salt and pepper, you can have this recipe on the table in less than 30 minutes.


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Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs

The herb flavoring for these stovetop chicken thighs is an envelope of garlic-and-herb sauce mix. The sauce mix is combined with canned diced tomatoes and served over noodles for a hearty weeknight meal.


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Grilled Herb-Coated Chicken Breasts

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

You get a double dose of herbs in this recipe because the chicken breasts are marinated in an herb dressing, and then sprinkled with fresh herbs during grilling.


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Braised Herb Chicken with Potatoes

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Coat chicken thighs with dried thyme and oregano, brown in the skillet, and then braise in a white wine-broth mixture for "falling off the bone tenderness". Serve the chicken and vegetables in a shallow dish along with some of the sauce for a satisfying one-dish meal.


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Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Roasting chicken in a clay pot can result in some of the most tender, tasty chicken you've ever eaten because the combination of high heat and moisture roasts and steams at the same time. The wet rub of lemon sections, dried herbs and olive oil is simple but creates amazing flavor.


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Mediterranean Chicken

Credit: Photo: Andrew McCaul

Add Mediterranean flavor to chicken breast halves by stuffing them with a mixture of feta cheese and olive tapenade and cooking them in olive oil.


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Simple Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: Jim Franco

A basic roasted chicken recipe is a must in your weeknight dinner rotation, and you can add variety by using a number of different sauces and rubs.


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Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Credit: Photo: Sang An

Savor the flavors of autumn by cooking the chicken with sweet potatoes and maple syrup. You can vary the recipe by using butternut squash in place of the potatoes.


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Roast Chicken with Olives

Credit: Photo: Dana Gallagher

When you use simple, high-flavor ingredients such as olives, garlic, and lemon to flavor chicken, the results are simply amazing.


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Lemon-Honey Chicken With Olives

Credit: Photo: Miki Duisterhof

Achieve the perfect salty-sweet combination in this chicken dish featuring olives, kosher salt, lemon juice, and honey. And a bonus for this recipe is that you can make it a day ahead and reheat before serving.


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Chicken Souvlaki

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Here's the chicken version of a classic Greek lamb dish. Chunks of chicken are tossed in a mixture of lemon juice and herbs before cooking, served over pita rounds, and topped with yogurt and cucumber.


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Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada

Season the chicken with lemon, tomatoes, thyme, and capers, then freeze up to 3 months until you're ready to cook. How great to have a meal this good waiting for you in the freezer!


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Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks

Credit: Photo: Miha Matei

Roast chicken thighs and drumsticks along with apples and leeks for a rich and savory one-dish meal.


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Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: Ditte Isager

Make a tangy mustard sauce by deglazing the pan with white wine, then spoon the sauce over the chicken and parslied egg noodles.


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Chicken with Sweet Potato Salad

Credit: Photo: Kan Kanbayashi

Add roasted sweet potatoes and fresh spinach to skillet-browned chicken for a colorful, nutrient-packed meal.


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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken

Credit: Photo: Maura McEvoy

Online reviewers love this recipe for weeknight dinner and for entertaining, claiming that "it looks and tastes like it took a lot more prep time than it actually does."


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Fiery "Fried" Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Kernick

Chili-garlic sauce provides the fire, but it gets tamed a bit with the addition of pineapple juice. After you toss the chicken in this sauce mixture, you dredge it in breadcrumbs and oven-fry to get the crispy coating.


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Tarragon Chicken

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

Brighten up the flavor of basic chicken breast halves with fresh tarragon and lemon juice and cook in the skillet for about 7 minutes for quick weeknight dinner.


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Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

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Give a traditional Italian favorite an Asian flair with the addition of shiitake mushrooms and green onions. If you don't have Marsala, you can substitute dry sherry.


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Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A silky white wine pan sauce, flavored with parsley and capers, adds delicate flavor to a simple chicken dish. Pound the chicken scallopini-style to make quick-cooking rounds. This elegant-looking dish is a great choice if you're having company over and feel the need to impress.


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Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Make the most of your bounty of corn and zucchini by using them in these cheesy chicken tostadas.


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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Credit: Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Add pizzazz to pizza night with this simple recipe that's packed with flavor from the tangy tomato chutney, smoky white cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. The recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken in a fun, easy, and flavorful way.


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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

The contrasting flavors of ginger, lemongrass, and cilantro produce a delectable broth for this noodle soup. The chewy pasta softens after cooking, so it is important to let the soup rest five minutes before serving. The recipe calls for cooked chicken, so pick up a rotisserie from the deli, canned or pouches of chicken at the grocery store, or simply use leftovers.


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Chicken-on-a-Stick With Italian Dipping Sauces

Crispy chicken and creamy Italian sauces make this recipe a keeper. The silky sauces can be made ahead and refrigerated until use, or store bought sauces can be substituted if you're short on time. This fun dish is perfect to let kids help too.


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Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

Credit: Randy Mayor

Prepare a super-easy cheesy chicken sandwich for a summertime supper.


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Couscous Salad with Chicken and Vegetables

Credit: Karry Hosford

Store bought rotisserie chicken saves time in the kitchen without compromising on flavor. A tangy-sweet dressing tossed with crispy vegetables and couscous cranks out the sophisticated flavor in this simple chicken dish.


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Walnut-Chicken Salad

Add a delightful crisp to chicken by dredging it in a walnut and breadcrumb mixture and pan-frying. Serve over crisp greens and drizzle with a heavenly buttermilk-honey dressing. Best of all, this southern favorite cooks in under 10 minutes.
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1 of 31 Herbed Chicken and Dumplings
2 of 31 Herb-Roasted Chickens
3 of 31 Mushroom-Herb Chicken
4 of 31 Herb-Parmesan Chicken Breasts
5 of 31 Herb-Grilled Chicken
6 of 31 Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs
7 of 31 Grilled Herb-Coated Chicken Breasts
8 of 31 Braised Herb Chicken with Potatoes
9 of 31 Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken
10 of 31 Mediterranean Chicken
11 of 31 Simple Roast Chicken
12 of 31 Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
13 of 31 Roast Chicken with Olives
14 of 31 Lemon-Honey Chicken With Olives
15 of 31 Chicken Souvlaki
16 of 31 Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme
17 of 31 Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks
18 of 31 Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken
19 of 31 Chicken with Sweet Potato Salad
20 of 31 Rosemary-Garlic Chicken
21 of 31 Fiery "Fried" Chicken
22 of 31 Tarragon Chicken
23 of 31 Chicken and Shiitake Marsala
24 of 31 Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe
25 of 31 Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas
26 of 31 BBQ Chicken Pizza
27 of 31 Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
28 of 31 Chicken-on-a-Stick With Italian Dipping Sauces
29 of 31 Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
30 of 31 Couscous Salad with Chicken and Vegetables