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Chicken Tonight

June 24, 2013
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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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Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

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This grilled chicken breast recipe gets its crunchy skin yet moist, tender meat from a final toasting over direct heat.


Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Low and slow is how this slow-cooker barbecue chicken gets its flavor. Make a real statement by serving the shredded chicken over Sweet Potato Cornbread and topping with Pickled Peppers and Onions and Simple Slaw.


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Curry Chicken Wraps

Credit: Photo: Anna Williams; Styling: Pam Morris

The addition of chutney, fresh nectarines, arugula, ginger, mint and cilantro transforms a basic chicken wrap into a high-flavor dinner.


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Triple Play Barbecued Chicken

A rub, a sauce, and indirect grilling all add to the great flavor of this tangy barbecued chicken.


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Grilled Chicken with Corn Cakes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

Serve lemon-grilled chicken breasts with fresh corn griddle cakes for a down-home summer supper.


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Chicken with Green Apple Salsa

Credit: James Carrier

Tart green apple adds a sweet, tart crunch to the spicy salsa that's spooned over pan-fried chicken.


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Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Staynor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

Make a quick, easy glaze for grilled chicken with apricot preserves, vinegar, and olive oil.


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Macadamia Nut Chicken

Credit: Photo: Con Poulos; Styling: Deborah Williams

Combine fresh pineapple and papaya for a sticky-sweet sauce to accompany this flavorful, Honolulu-style chicken.


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Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Rose Nguyen

If you're craving Italian for a weeknight meal, try this surprisingly simple take on chicken scaloppine.


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Mango-Chicken Wraps

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Cari South

Add a tropical twist to chicken wraps by adding chopped fresh mango to the chicken mixture you roll up in the tortilla.


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Chinese Chicken Salad

Credit: Lee Harrelson

This version of the popular ramen noodle-and-chicken salad calls for chopped peanuts instead of almonds.


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Honey-Lemon Baked Chicken

All you need are five ingredients and 25 minutes to make this super-easy chicken dish for dinner.


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Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos

Credit: James Carrier

Reviewers love these chicken tacos because they're light, fresh and clean, yet still warm and comforting.


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Smothered Chicken With Lemon Mashed Potatoes

Pan-fried chicken breasts are "smothered" in a savory mixture of mushroom and garlic and served with tangy mashed potatoes.


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Sesame-Chile Chicken with Watermelon Salsa

Credit: Randy Mayor

Add watermelon to the main dish by topping grilled chicken with this fruity, spicy salsa.


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Stewed Chicken with Okra and Tomatoes

Credit: Photo: Karry Hosford

Simmer chicken in a savory mixture of okra and canned tomatoes for an easy one-dish meal.


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Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs

Serve the tender chunks of chicken and veggies with a side of rice and your favorite salad for a complete meal.


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Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Combine the elements of a classic Greek salad and a chicken souvlaki sandwich in this piquant dish.


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South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

The shortcut marinade for the chicken in this 5-ingredient dish begins with the flavorful drained liquid from the salsa.


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Dry-Rub Chicken with Honey Barbecue Sauce

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

Make succulent, spicy chicken with an irresistible sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce the star of your meal.


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Parmesan Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

A crust of Parmesan adds flavor to the sautéed chicken breasts. The sauce combines savory marinara sauce with the freshness of cherry tomatoes.


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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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Herbed Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa

Credit: Randy Mayor

Queso fresco is a Mexican cheese that is mild, crumbly, and a bit salty. It's a wonderful topping for the tangy tomato salsa.


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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

Combine two Southern favorites—fried chicken and pimiento cheese—in one incredible dish.


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Cold Chicken and Rice Salad

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

This refreshing main dish salad featuring chilled chicken, chilled rice and crisp fresh veggies is a perfect meal for a steamy summer evening.


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Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

A garlic-herb marinade gives the chicken a flavorful jump start. You can serve an entire quarter or cut each quarter into two wedges.


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Chicken Cooked Under a Brick

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Here's the secret to tender, juicy grilled chicken: The weight of foil-covered bricks helps the chicken cook evenly, leaving the breast moist and tender while the legs cook fully.


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Grilled Chicken Salad

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Inspired by the popular curried chicken salad, this recipe calls for an Indian tandoori-style yogurt marinade for the chicken.


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Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

The tomato mixture and tangy lemon marinade complement the full-flavored grilled chicken thighs.


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Chicken Scaloppine with Herb Salad

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Serve classic chicken scaloppine over a bed of green beans, fresh greens and fresh herbs for a simple and satisfying one-dish meal.


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Grilled Chicken Salad With Cherries

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Golden-red Rainier cherries look prettiest in this main dish chicken salad, but any fresh sweet cherries will do.


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1 of 31 Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
2 of 31 Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
3 of 31 Curry Chicken Wraps
4 of 31 Triple Play Barbecued Chicken
5 of 31 Grilled Chicken with Corn Cakes
6 of 31 Chicken with Green Apple Salsa
7 of 31 Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken
8 of 31 Macadamia Nut Chicken
9 of 31 Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
10 of 31 Mango-Chicken Wraps
11 of 31 Chinese Chicken Salad
12 of 31 Honey-Lemon Baked Chicken
13 of 31 Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos
14 of 31 Smothered Chicken With Lemon Mashed Potatoes
15 of 31 Sesame-Chile Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
16 of 31 Stewed Chicken with Okra and Tomatoes
17 of 31 Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs
18 of 31 Chicken Souvlaki Salad
19 of 31 South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken
20 of 31 Dry-Rub Chicken with Honey Barbecue Sauce
21 of 31 Parmesan Chicken with Tomato Sauce
22 of 31 Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
23 of 31 Herbed Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa
24 of 31 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken
25 of 31 Cold Chicken and Rice Salad
26 of 31 Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches
27 of 31 Chicken Cooked Under a Brick
28 of 31 Grilled Chicken Salad
29 of 31 Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
30 of 31 Chicken Scaloppine with Herb Salad