Chicken Tonight: September 2010

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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Quick Chicken Curry

Photo: Formula Z/S

Chicken curry is one of the most popular items in Indian cuisine, and this quick version has a prep time of only 25 minutes.

Quick Chicken Curry Recipe

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Chicken Wings with Spicy Chili Sauce

Photo: Oxmoor House

Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to this spicy chili sauce.

Chicken Wings with Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe

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Root Beer-Can Chicken

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

This is a family-friendly take on beer-can chicken in which we use an opened root beer can to support a whole bird on the grill.

Root Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

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Lemon and Sage Chicken

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Marinate the chicken in a tangy mixture of white wine, citrus juices, and sage for amazing flavor.

Lemon and Sage Chicken Recipe

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Spicy Chicken-Rice Bowl

Jennifer Davick; Buffy Hargett; Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

"Make a spicy, creamy chicken mixture with shredded cooked chicken, coconut milk, curry paste, and lime juice and serve over cooked rice for an easy one-dish meal."

Spicy Chicken-Rice Bowl Recipe

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Chicken Dinner Salad

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

This grilled chicken meal-in-a-bowl features fresh beets, corn, spinach, goat cheese, and toasted pecans.

Chicken Dinner Salad Recipe

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Indian Cashew Chicken

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

A take on the Indian dish murgh makhani, this entrée typically has a thick sauce punctuated with Indian spices.

Indian Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Barbecue Chicken Sliders with Pickled Onions

"Shredded, grilled chicken thighs are dipped in Carolina-style barbecue sauce, a vinegar-based mix with mustard, a little honey, seasonings, and butter."

Barbecue Chicken Sliders with Pickled Onions Recipe

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Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Take a shortcut and combine the chicken with refrigerated pasta and a container of pesto.

Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini Recipe

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Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

"This versatile dish is easy enough for a weeknight supper but elegant enough for company."

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Greek Isle Chicken

Oxmoor House

This simple chicken dish is packed with flavor from olives, tomatoes, oregano, and Greek seasoning.

Greek Isle Chicken Recipe

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Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Cook chicken thighs in the slow cooker with olives and tomatoes for a hearty Mediterranean meal.

Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lydia Pursell

Top your barbecued chicken with a tangy white sauce made with mayonnaise, vinegar, and horseradish.

Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

"Cook the chicken in a skillet and serve on top of pita bread with yogurt sauce, feta, and olives in this easy version of souvlaki."

Skillet Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

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Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

This chicken dish is easy on the wallet at a cost of only 1.57 per serving.

Curried Chicken and Chickpea Stew Recipe

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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts

Daniel Agee

Top grilled chicken with avocado slices, a poblano chile, and shredded Jack cheese for a hearty entrée.

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melts Recipe

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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is an Indian classic in which the chicken is coated in a spiced yogurt mixture and traditionally baked at a high temperature in a rounded-top tandoor oven.

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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Spicy Chile Grilled Chicken

Tony Christie, Sean Laurenz

Crank up the heat with a marinade of red chiles, chili powder, cumin, thyme, and garlic.

Spicy Chile Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Five-Spice Chicken Noodle Salad

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

"Like a cross between a noodle bowl and a salad, this dish is low in fat and has a kick."

Five-Spice Chicken Noodle Salad Recipe

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Chicken Oreganata

Photo: Karry Hosford

"Use oregano, along with olive oil and lemon juice, in a marinade for broiled chicken thighs."

Chicken Oreganata Recipe

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Chicken and Rice Casserole

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Add color to chicken and rice casserole with yellow squash and zucchini.

Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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Chicken Fricassee

Use your pressure cooker to prepare this elegant entrée of chicken with a rich sauce and vegetables.

Chicken Fricassee Recipe

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Greek Salad Bowl

Photo: Oxmoor House

"Make a super-simple Greek salad for a hearty summer supper. No cooking involved if you use chopped rotisserie chicken."

Greek Salad Bowl Recipe

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Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This classic meal is economical and easy to prepare. Although we call for thyme, you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand.

Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Potatoes Recipe

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Buffalo Sauce

Photo: Romulo Yanes, Randy Mayor; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib

Stuff chicken breasts with a creamy blue cheese mixture and coat in panko breadcrumbs. Serve with the spicy hot sauce.

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Buffalo Sauce Recipe

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Peasant Stew

Karry Hosford

Combine chicken thighs with beans, tomatoes, and green chiles for a hearty slow-cooker stew.

Peasant Stew Recipe

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Chicken Vindaloo

Rita Maas

A vindaloo is a specialty dish of central and southwestern coastal India and is a fiery version of a curry dish.

Chicken Vindaloo Recipe

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Chicken Enchiladas