Chicken Tonight: July 2015

ck-Grilled Chicken with Honey-Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Photo: Squire Fox; Stylist: Justin Schram, Kenneth Hyatt

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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Grilled Chicken and Fennel with Orange Glaze

A classic Italian pairing of orange and fennel livens up basic chicken. The sauce turns into a light glaze when brushed on the chicken at the end, but could also work as a marinade if you have time (chill overnight).

Grilled Chicken and Fennel with Orange Glaze Recipe

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Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

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.

Slow-cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Beer-Can Chicken

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Get ready for July 4th tomorrow with an all-American recipe including beer, BBQ sauce, and chicken.

Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

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Triple Play Barbecued Chicken

Happy Fourth of July! 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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Grilled Chicken with Corn Cakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

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

Grilled Chicken with Corn Cakes Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Buffalo wing accompaniments--carrots and celery-- are tucked inside the patty. This gives you all the flavors of a wing plate while also helping to keep the lean breast meat moist.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken

Photo: Becky Luigart-Staynor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

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

Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Macadamia Nut Chicken

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

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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Chicken Steamed Over Ginger-Garlic Rice

Fresh vegetables and an intense cilantro sauce add crunch and flavor to this succulent chicken dish.

Chicken Steamed Over Ginger-Garlic Rice Recipe

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Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Paige Hicks

This recipe requires little hands-on prep, and the oven does most of the work.

Meltingly Tender Chicken with Miso, Ginger, and Carrots Recipe

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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.

Honey-Lemon Baked Chicken Recipe

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Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos

James Carrier

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

Roast Chicken and Onion Tacos Recipe

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Grilled Chicken with Curried Peaches

Juicy, seasonal peaches get a hit of curry to bring a boost of flavor to this summery grilled chicken dish.

Grilled Chicken with Curried Peaches Recipe

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Sesame-Chile Chicken with Watermelon Salsa

Sesame-Chile Chicken with Gingered Watermelon Salsa

Randy Mayor

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

Sesame-Chile Chicken with Watermelon Salsa Recipe

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Pickle Juice Slaw

Shredded rotisserie chicken is the perfect solution to delicious barbecue on a weeknight in less than 20 minutes.

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Pickle Juice Slaw Recipe

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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.

Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

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Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

A marriage of Southern favorites— salty-sweet brine of brown sugar and freshly brewed tea infuses this picnic-perfect chicken with juicy flavor before frying.

Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken Recipe

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South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken

Photo: Oxmoor House

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

South-of-the-Border Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Panko-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Corn Hash and Buttermilk Dressing

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Stylist: Cindy Barr

A creamy homemade buttermilk dressing pairs perfectly with these crispy oven-fried chicken tenders and roasted corn hash.

Panko-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Corn Hash and Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

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Parmesan Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Parmesan Chicken Paillards with Cherry Tomato Sauce

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.

Parmesan Chicken with Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Spiced Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Rice

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

High-flavored seasonings coat this easy, 40-minute meal of Spiced Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Rice.

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Rice Recipe

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Herbed Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa

Herbed Chicken Breasts with Tomatillo Salsa and Queso Fresco

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.

Herbed Chicken with Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Photo: Andrew McCaul; Stylist: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce are a special dinner treat for kids. They'll not only love the dipping sauce but the skewers make dinnertime fun.

Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce Recipe

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Cold Chicken and Rice Salad

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.

Cold Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

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.

Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches Recipe

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Chicken Cooked Under a Brick

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.

Chicken Cooked Under a Brick Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Salad

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.

Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

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

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

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Chicken Scaloppine with Herb Salad

Chicken Scaloppine with Spring Herb Salad

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.

Chicken Scaloppine with Herb Salad Recipe

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Grilled Chicken with Honey-Chipotle BBQ Sauce