Top Chicken Recipes from Food & Wine

Updated October 13, 2011
Credit: Petrina Tinslay

Show your style with these enticing chicken recipes from Food & Wine magazine.

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Grilled Red Curry Chicken

Credit: © Tina Rupp

Grilled Red Curry Chicken Recipe

Rub the chicken all over with a very simple, Thai-inspired mix of red curry paste, coconut milk and brown sugar.

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Chicken Sofrito

Credit: © Dana Gallagher

Chicken Sofrito Recipe

For this tasty version of everyday chicken and rice, coat chicken legs in chili powder and cook rice with sofrito—a Spanish mixture of chopped onion, garlic and bell pepper. Bake everything together in a skillet so that the delectable chicken juices flavor the rice, then broil the dish at the last minute to turn the chicken skin enticingly brown.

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Chicken Breasts with Potatoes and Mashed Peas

Credit: © Dana Gallagher

Chicken Breasts with Potatoes and Mashed Peas Recipe

Brown chicken breasts in butter on the stove before roasting them in the oven; the butter enriches both the chicken and browned pan juices, which become a base for the flavorful sauce.

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Updated Chicken Chow Mein

Credit: © Dana Gallagher

Updated Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

This modern version of this Chinese-American dish includes stir-fried egg noodles with chicken sausage, chiles, basil and an unexpected ingredient—orange juice.

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Chicken with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Cheesy Grits

Credit: © Dana Gallagher

Chicken with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Cheesy Grits Recipe

Serve this exceptionally crispy roasted chicken with rosemary roasted tomatoes, a savory tomato jus, and Creamy Cheese Grits.

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Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy

Credit: © Tina Rupp

Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy Recipe

Glaze chicken breast halves in a tangy mustard sauce and serve alongside steamed bok choy and an arugula salad lightly dressed with a rice wine vinaigrette.

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Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts

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Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts Recipe

This seasonal Provençal chicken salad features slices of chicken tossed with pine nuts and lemon-marinated zucchini. A nice touch of flavor comes from the addition of dried currants and preserved lemon peel.

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Chicken Paprikash

Credit: © John Kernick

Chicken Paprikash Recipe

Low-fat chicken breasts stay juicy and delicious in the velvety, zesty sauce for this healthy Hungarian chicken dish.

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Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Roasted-Garlic Sauté

Credit: © Dana Gallagher

Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Roasted-Garlic Sauté Recipe

Use porcini mushrooms to make these delicious, earthy chicken thigh sauté with roasted garlic cloves. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of chopped tarragon, which adds a light, herbal sweetness.

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Buttermilk Chicken with Crispy Cornflakes

Credit: © Tina Rupp

Buttermilk Chicken with Crispy Cornflakes Recipe

Marinated the chicken overnight, then grill, brushing with butter, and roll in crispy cornflakes.

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Chicken Curry with Squash

Credit: © John Kernick

Chicken Curry with Squash Recipe

Many curries are fiery, but this one is gently spiced with turmeric, which alternative-health experts laud as a powerful anti-inflammatory.

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Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce

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Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce Recipe

Prepare a wonderfully sticky and nicely sweet glaze of fresh plums and red pepper jelly to brush over drumsticks while grilling. Hot red pepper jelly makes for a spicier glaze; sweet pepper jelly creates a milder one.

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Balinese Grilled Chicken

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Balinese Grilled Chicken Recipe

Try a version of this chicken roasted over an open fire. The turmeric, chiles and ginger in the marinade are popular flavors in Indonesian cooking.

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Big Bob Gibson's Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce

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Big Bob Gibson's Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce Recipe

You shouldn't even have to think twice about trying this dish. Grill pieces of chicken until crispy and nicely charred, then serve them alongside the terrific, tangy, white sauce.

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Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo

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Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo Recipe

Turn up the heat with this Latin classic featuring whole chicken legs and hot Italian sausage.

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Pot-Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms

Credit: John Kernick

Pot-Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe

This elegant chicken dish is great for company. The hard work put into it will definitely yield tasty and satisfying results.

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Chicken Tagine with Artichoke Hearts and Peas

Credit: Tina Rupp

Chicken Tagine with Artichoke Hearts and Peas Recipe

Another company-worthy dish, this chicken tangine is a guranteed winner. Artichoke hearts add a lovely spring flavor; they're also one of the best vegetable sources of antioxidants.

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Chicken Yakitori

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Chicken Yakitori Recipe

This Japanese-inspired Chicken Yakitori calls for you to be a bit adventurous with the addition of kombu (dried seaweed) and bonito flakes.

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Crisp Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette

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Crisp Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette Recipe

This chicken dish is a definite keeper for family dinners. Hummus is the key to making this creamy, complex-tasting vinaigrette.

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Fried Chicken Tacos

Credit: Con Poulos

Fried Chicken Tacos Recipe

Skip the fast food and make your own version of Fried Chicken Tacos for dinner. These tacos are packed with fresh ingredients and flavorful spices that will leave your tastebuds satisfied.

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Honey-and-Lemon-Glazed Roast Chicken

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Honey-and-Lemon-Glazed Roast Chicken Recipe

Suitable for company or a weekend treat with the family, this Honey-and-Lemon-Glazed Roast Chicken is a classic favorite that pairs well with just about any side dish.

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Thighs Recipe

These tasty chicken thighs are crushed with red pepper and star anise and braised in a sauce with tomatoes and red wine.

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