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Chicken Tonight

June 15, 2011
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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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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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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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Triple Play Barbecued Chicken

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


Triple Play Barbecued Chicken Recipe

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Chicken Scaloppine with Herb Salad

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

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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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.


Macadamia Nut Chicken Recipe

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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.


Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce Recipe

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Peanut-Baked Chicken

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Get double peanut flavor by marinating chicken in a peanut butter-soy sauce mixture, then dredging in a peanut-breadcrumb coating before baking.


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Lemon-Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Simplicity rules in this roasted chicken dish featuring fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil and potatoes.


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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

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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

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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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Sesame-Cilantro Chicken-and-Rice Salad

Serve this recipe with lime wedges over a bed of fresh tender greens for an easy main-dish salad.


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South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken

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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

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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

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


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Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

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


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Herbed Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa

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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

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

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