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Chicken Tonight April 2016

March 31, 2016
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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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Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Don't just quicken your chicken, give it a good kickin', too! Amplify zesty flavors with a citrus glaze for a fast 20-minute chicken dinner tonight.


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Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

One (cast iron) dish and dinner is done, thanks to quick and easy, Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata. Tip: Wait to add lemon juice, capers, and parsley until the very last minute before serving. This step should help maintain their vivid color and bold flavor.


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Grilled Chicken and Toasted Couscous Salad with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

What's a salad without leafy greens, you say? No need to panic. Asparagus takes charge in this toasted couscous, chicken medley. Top with a lemon-buttermilk dressing and you might find yourself not missing lettuce afterall.


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Chicken Sate

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes 

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes (preferably 30 minutes) before skewering the chicken to prevent them form charring or burning during cooking.


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Roast Chicken With Peas and Pasta

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes 

For larger crowds, go ahead and buy the whole bird. Rasting a whole chicken isn't as daunting as it sounds. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes, then turn up the heat to 450° right at the very end for added crisp-factor while boosting cooktime. Tip: Allow the chicken to stand at least 10 minutes before serving. This reduces the risk of the meat drying out.


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Chicken Tacos

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes 

While the cooktime on these low-calorie tacos might seem a bit enduring, they are definitely well worth it. Fill tortillas with vibrantly spiced chicken, cabbage, pea guacamole, pickled onions, and any of your other favorite taco toppings.


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Grilled Chicken Paillard Salad

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes 

Salads for supper don't have to be a snooze, you know. Shake things up with a vibrant, peppery grilled chicken salad tonight.
 


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Chicken Kale Caesar With Crispy Artichokes

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes 

Step up your Caesar salad game with crispy artichokes and grilled chicken. Toss kale with half of dressing and top with chicken, onion and artichokes. Drizzle with remaining dressing, sprinkle with pepper and serve. Tip: Slice the chicken with the grain for a smooth and even cut.


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Coffee-Brined Chicken Drumsticks

Use brewed coffee to add a rich depth of flavor to the marinade, and chili powder, red pepper, and cinnamon for a kick of spice.


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Spice-Rubbed Roast Chicken

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

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Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

We did a taste test and loved the just-fried tenders from the Publix grocery store deli.


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Rosemary Chicken Paillards

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey

Paillards, pieces of meat that have been pounded thin, are great for weeknights because they cook fast. If you have time the night before to rub them with seasonings, they'll be all the more flavorful.


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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

This main-dish salad features juicy strawberries at their seasonal peak.


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Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey

Welcome to our easy version of this Sichuan street-food classic, with ground chicken instead of pork, and fresh vegetables rather than preserved Chinese ones. A dan-dan is the pole, balanced on the shoulder, that vendors use to tote containers of noodles and sauce.


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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

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Lean chicken stands in for pork in Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches, yielding a light twist on this Asian-inspired sandwich.


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Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

White meat can dry out after a long haul in the slow cooker, so we opt for bone-in thighs to guarantee optimal flavor and succulence. Make prep easier with prepeeled garlic, and pretty-up the platter with lemon slices and thyme sprigs.

 


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Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup

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Flecked with peppery watercress, these soft chicken dumplings make for a slurpy-good appetizer soup. Be sure to use regular ground chicken (not chicken breast) for the best flavor and texture. For this recipe, you'll be making the nurse's cap dumpling shape.


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Poached Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Coconut Quinoa

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

Make this recipe first, and use the leftover quinoa for Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon and King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole. We cook the quinoa twice--once to absorb the liquid, and again to make it wonderfully creamy.


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King Ranch Chicken

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kay Clark

 

Hailing from an era when casseroles were king, this Tex-Mex dish still reigns supreme at church suppers and neighborhood potlucks. Though not an invention of the famed King Ranch--it's more likely the creation of a ladies' Junior League--the spicy flavors of chili powder, roasted peppers, and toasted cumin never fail to please.


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Poached Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Coconut Quinoa

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Make this recipe first, and use the leftover quinoa for Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon and King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole. We cook the quinoa twice--once to absorb the liquid, and again to make it wonderfully creamy.


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Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Chicken Sausage Patties

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

A sausage patty is much easier to make than you might think--you just need the right blend of flavors going into your ground meat of choice; here, we went with chicken. These quick and easy little patties are a great way to add something special to your weekend breakfast spread. 


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Ultimate Roast Chicken

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Create an elegant meal by serving the tender chicken with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


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Crispy Ramen-Crusted Chicken with Asian Salad

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King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

This ain't your mama's chicken casserole. The comfort food classic gets a modern, nutrient-dense makeover with the addition of quinoa. Beyond being warm, cheesy, and generally delightful, this flavor-packed casserole is loaded with protein and is sure to become a new family favorite. 

 


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Springy Chicken Soup

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

The torn romaine lettuce wilts just slightly in the soup and has a lighter, fresher, less earthy flavor than heartier greens like spinach or kale. Slice the carrot the same shape and thickness as the leek so you get a balance of both vegetables in every spoonful.


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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen

We took the finger-licking beauty of a Buffalo wing experience and wrapped it in a tortilla--because that's how you win a weeknight.


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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 

Pile crunchy slaw atop this bbq sandwich for an exciting contrast to the tender grilled pork.


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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Asian Pear Slaw

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas  

Marjorie Meek-Bradley relies on fish sauce to bring a new dimension to marinades and vinaigrettes. She finds that this salty pantry staple is especially appealing in crisp salads.


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Chicken Gyro Bowls

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The spice rub for the meat marries just as well with fish fillets, shrimp, or lean ground lamb or beef. Make a few extra batches of the rub and store it in an airtight container to use all summer long.


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Chicken Agrodolce with Creamy Polenta

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Agrodolce means "sweet and sour" in Italian--here, the golden raisins and red wine vinegar in the sauce. Both cut through the rich chicken thighs and the creamy polenta.


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1 of 31 Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken
2 of 31 Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata
3 of 31 Grilled Chicken and Toasted Couscous Salad with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing
4 of 31 Chicken Sate
5 of 31 Roast Chicken With Peas and Pasta
6 of 31 Chicken Tacos
7 of 31 Grilled Chicken Paillard Salad
8 of 31 Chicken Kale Caesar With Crispy Artichokes
9 of 31 Coffee-Brined Chicken Drumsticks
10 of 31 Spice-Rubbed Roast Chicken
11 of 31 Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
12 of 31 Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream
13 of 31 Rosemary Chicken Paillards
14 of 31 Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans
15 of 31 Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles
16 of 31 Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches
17 of 31 Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
18 of 31 Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup
19 of 31 Poached Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Coconut Quinoa
20 of 31 King Ranch Chicken
21 of 31 Poached Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Coconut Quinoa
22 of 31 Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach Chicken Sausage Patties
23 of 31 Ultimate Roast Chicken
24 of 31 Crispy Ramen-Crusted Chicken with Asian Salad
25 of 31 King Ranch Chicken and Quinoa Casserole
26 of 31 Springy Chicken Soup
27 of 31 Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tacos
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