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
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.
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
Chicken Sofrito
Recipe
For this tasty version of everyday chicken and rice, coat chicken legs in chili powder and cook rice with sofritoāa 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.
For this tasty version of everyday chicken and rice, coat chicken legs in chili powder and cook rice with sofritoāa 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
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.
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
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 ingredientāorange juice.
This modern version of this Chinese-American dish includes stir-fried egg noodles with chicken sausage, chiles, basil and an unexpected ingredientāorange juice.
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Chicken with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Cheesy Grits
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.
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
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.
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
Chicken Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Pine Nuts
Recipe
This seasonal ProvenƧal 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.
This seasonal ProvenƧal 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
Chicken Paprikash
Recipe
Low-fat chicken breasts stay juicy and delicious in the velvety, zesty sauce for this healthy Hungarian chicken dish.
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 SautƩ
Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Roasted-Garlic SautƩ
Recipe
Use porcini mushrooms to make these delicious, earthy chicken thigh sautƩ with roasted garlic cloves. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of chopped tarragon, which adds a light, herbal sweetness.
Use porcini mushrooms to make these delicious, earthy chicken thigh sautƩ 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
Buttermilk Chicken with Crispy Cornflakes
Recipe
Marinated the chicken overnight, then grill, brushing with butter, and roll in crispy cornflakes.
Marinated the chicken overnight, then grill, brushing with butter, and roll in crispy cornflakes.
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Chicken Curry with Squash
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Chicken and Rice with Fresh Chorizo
Recipe
Turn up the heat with this Latin classic featuring whole chicken legs and hot Italian sausage.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
These tasty chicken thighs are crushed with red pepper and star anise and braised in a sauce with tomatoes and red wine.