Top Chicken Recipes from Food & Wine

October 13, 2011
Photo: Petrina Tinslay
Show your style with these enticing chicken recipes from Food & Wine magazine.
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Grilled Red Curry Chicken

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © Tina Rupp
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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © 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

Photo: © Cedric Angeles
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

Photo: Anson Smart
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

Photo: Marcus Nilsson
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

Photo: Quentin Bacon
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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: Con Poulos
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

Photo: David Malosh
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

Photo: 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

Photo: Fredrika Stjärne
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

Photo: Petrina Tinslay
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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