Chicken Tonight: May 2014

May 01, 2014
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Get dinner on the table in no time with a weekly collection of chicken recipes that are quick, easy, and guaranteed to please your family.
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Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Marinating the chicken pieces in a saffron-scented yogurt mixture gives this Indian-style chicken an exotic flavor, yet it's super-easy to make.
Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers Recipe
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Honey Chicken Wings

Start with a jar of salsa for this 4-ingredient appetizer wing recipe. Simply adding honey and ginger to store-bought salsa turns it into a super-flavorful coating.
Honey Chicken Wings Recipe

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Chicken Muffuletta

Photo: Jan Smith
Muffulettas are one of the signature sandwiches of New Orleans, and this chicken version is considerably lower in fat than the traditional ones packed with ham and salami.
Chicken Muffuletta Recipe
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Chicken and Rice With Black Beans

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Online reviewers rave about this recipe as an easy weeknight dish. Because it's brimming with veggies in addition to the rice, chicken, beans and cheese, it really is a one-dish meal.
Chicken and Rice With Black Beans Recipe

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Fiesta Chicken Tacos

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Add fresh fruits and vegetables to spicy chicken tacos for an inspired Mexican meal.d fresh fruits and vegetables to spicy chicken tacos for an inspired Mexican meal.
Fiesta Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Island Chicken and Rice

Bring the flavor of the islands to your table with this chicken dish featuring coconut milk, pineapple juice and toasted macadamia nuts.
Island Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Italian Chicken with Chickpeas

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke
This rustic meal is cooked in one skillet in about 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Italian Chicken with Chickpeas Recipe

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Saffron Chicken and Rice with Dates

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro
Chicken seasoned with saffron and cooked with dates and tomatoes is typical of North African cuisine.
Saffron Chicken and Rice with Dates Recipe

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Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout

Photo: Rachel Weill; Styling: Dan Becker
Make a sophisticated dish of pan-roasted chicken by serving it over a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms and bacon.
Chicken on Bacon Mushroom Ragout Recipe
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Roast Chicken with Arugula Tomato Salad

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
Freshen up a simple roasted chicken by serving it over a bed of arugula, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese.
Roast Chicken with Arugula Tomato Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa

Lee Harrelson
Make a simple salsa with fresh tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and a splash of orange juice, and spoon it over grilled herbed-marinated chicken breasts.
Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa Recipe

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Chicken and Peppers with Coconut Rice

Photo: Kana Okada
Simplify dinner by cooking the chicken and peppers in a skillet first, then cooking the bean side dish in the same skillet after you remove the chicken.
Chicken and Peppers with Coconut Rice Recipe
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Sicilian Chicken

Lee Harrelson
Simmering the chicken pieces in tomatoes, olives, golden raisins, balsamic vinegar and basil provides the flavors of Sicily in this one-skillet dish.
Sicilian Chicken Recipe

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Rice

Truly a one-dish meal, everything is cooked in one Dutch oven, making both cooking and cleanup easy as can be.
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

Photo: Karry Hosford
Add a touch of Cajun spice to this all-time favorite Southern dish. Because it's oven fried, this chicken has less than 4 grams of fat per serving.
Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
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Creole Chicken and Vegetables

This speedy one-dish meal is a great way to bring the flavors of New Orleans to your table without spending all day in the kitchen.
Creole Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

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Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs

Serve these chicken-veggie skewers with a side of rice and your favorite salad for a complete meal.
Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

Photo: Marcus Nilsson
Tomatoes, garlic, onion, peas and olives give this easy chicken dish its Spanish flair. If you prefer not to cook with wine, just substitute 1 cup of chicken broth.
Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Start with chopped cooked chicken and add a colorful medley of fruit such as pineapple, grapes, and mandarin oranges for a colorful main dish salad. Toss with orange vinaigrette and add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Mixed Fruit Chicken Salad Recipe

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Stuff boneless chicken breasts with a mixture of couscous, chopped tomato, kalamata olives and feta cheese for a Mediterranean main dish.
Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Chicken Piccata with Capers

Photo: Lee Harrelson
To make this classic Italian recipe, brown thin pieces of chicken in a skillet, deglaze the pan with lemon juice, wine and capers, and serve over pasta. It's easy enough for weeknight family fare, but special enough for company.
Chicken Piccata with Capers Recipe
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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Lee Harrelson
Take a shortcut with this classic Italian dish and use a jarred pasta sauce instead of making tomato sauce from scratch.
Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Chicken and Basil Calzones

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Cindy Barr
Making calzones is easy when you start with a can of refrigerated pizza crust dough.
Chicken and Basil Calzones Recipe

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Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breasts

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen
One of the easiest ways to add Italian flavor to chicken is to coat it with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and serve with an herbed tomato sauce.
Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breasts Recipe
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Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Top tender grilled chicken with a fresh salsa of zucchini, bell pepper, onion and basil for a colorful one-dish meal.
Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa Recipe

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Quentin Bacon
These healthy barbecue chicken sandwiches are ready in only 35 minutes and have 12 grams of fat per serving--a good bit lower than a traditional barbecue pork sandwich.
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Smoky Chicken Barbecue Kabobs

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
Rub the chicken cubes in a smoky-flavored mixture of brown sugar, chipotle chili powder and cumin and grill on skewers with cherry tomatoes and onion wedges.
Smoky Chicken Barbecue Kabobs Recipe
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Chicken Focaccia Sandwiches

Photo: Beau Gustafson
Top sliced chicken with onion, bell pepper and cheese, and serve on focaccia bread for a quick and easy main dish sandwich.
Chicken Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe

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Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

Coat boneless chicken breast halves in crushed tortilla chips and pan-fry them for pieces of crispy, low-fat "fried" chicken.
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken

Pesto and pasta are two quintessential Italian ingredients, and when you combine them with tomatoes and chicken, you've got dinner.
Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken Recipe
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Quinoa Salad with Chicken

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Light, fluffy quinoa cooks in practically no time and is incredibly versatile--add it to a salad of chicken, avocado, and fresh orange sections for a bright one-dish meal.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken Recipe
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