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Readers' Favorite Chicken Recipes from Cooking Light

Updated August 23, 2010
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These top-rated chicken recipes win rave reviews from the MyRecipes audience. You're sure to love them, too.

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Stuff chicken breasts with a savory mixture of couscous, tomato, olive and feta cheese for an elegant, Mediterranean-style meal that’s fit for company.

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Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs Recipe

In this chicken version of traditional osso buco, chicken thighs are simmered in a heady tomato sauce, then sprinkled with zesty gremolata and served on a bed of GruyĆØre-laced polenta.

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Make an easy sauce for chicken with fresh mushrooms, white wine, garlic and shallots. Cut the chicken breast in half, place over mashed potatoes and top with sauce for restaurant-style presentation.

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Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Freshen up a classic chicken dish by using Meyer lemons for the sauce. These lemons have a great tangy aroma and are sweeter and less acidic that regular lemons.

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Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe

The tasty soy sauce and honey glaze gives these chicken thighs a mahogany sheen.

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Top-Rated Chicken Recipes

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

The people have spoken! We have compiled a list of 15 of the best-rated chicken recipes from Cooking Light. From roast chicken to pizza to sandwiches, these simple and flavorful recipes will certainly please your family and dinner guests.

Recipe:Ā Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

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Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Rose Nguyen

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According to our reviewers, this recipe meets the most important criteria for a great dish. It's fast and easy for a great family meal, yet nice enough to serve company – and it tastes wonderful. Simply seasoned chicken breasts are covered in a sauce of lemon, capers, vermouth, and salt and pepper, and parsley. Our reviewers even recommend doubling the sauce to spoon over vegetables.

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Chicken Marsala

Credit: Photography: Becky-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

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One reader states that this dish "tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but can be made for a weeknight meal." Serve this chicken over a bed of pasta or rice to soak up the extra Marsala sauce.

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Beer-Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce

Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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Standing your chicken up may look a little funny, but it guarantees a moist, tender bird. And don't be fooled by the simple rub of spices: ADinSB says, "I've been doing Beer-can chicken for years. THIS is the best – perfectly seasoned, & the sauce is wonderful."

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Moroccan Chicken with Almond Couscous

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This spicy and slightly sweet recipe is a big hit with our reviewers because they can find many of the ingredients already their pantry. Chicken thighs are coated in a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and other spices, and seared to lock in its juices.

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Roast Chicken with Pears, Shallots, and Walnuts

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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The savory, herbaceous chicken in this entrƩe is balanced by sweet pears and earthy walnuts in this one-dish wonder. Our reviewers declare that it's the perfect combination for a Sunday dinner.

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Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce

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This Asian-inspired recipe is described as having "lots of flavor for very little work" and goes over well with family on a weeknight and with guests at a dinner party. Our reviewers love to pair this with rice or noodles and steamed veggies for a complete meal.

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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This lightened Italian classic makes the grade with our reviewers. In addition to quick and easy instructions, they say the secret is in the sauce. A little balsamic vinegar added to the ordinary jarred tomato sauce enlivens the whole dish.

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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Over 100 reviewers don't lie – these smoky, spicy, and sweet chicken thighs are a dinnertime winner. One reviewer says, "I can make it every week without a complaint!"

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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

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Panko, walnuts, and rosemary make a flavorful crispy crust for this lightened "fried" chicken. One reviewer admits she doesn't even care for chicken very much but found this version to have "the perfect flavor and texture."

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Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Cilantro-Lime Mayo

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If you need a fast food fix, try these easy sandwiches. Crushed tortilla chips add crunch to the spicy chicken cutlets, and the mayo, slices of red onion, and lettuce jump in to cool you down.

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Have a taste of the Mediterranean with this version of traditional souvlaki. Skewer marinated chicken with zucchini and pair with a homemade tzatziki sauce. Our reviewers recommend using Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie

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Perfect for a cold winter night, this hearty potpie with a homemade crust doesn't disappoint. Reviewers have found that no flavor is lost, even though one serving is less than 400 calories.

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Garlic Chicken Pizza

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Instead of tomato sauce, this non-traditional pizza gets a light layer of red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Topped with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions, and three cheeses, one slice is less than 300 calories. Sherri says, "This was a much better alternative for my pizza craving than calling the guy to deliver! Highly recommended."

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Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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There are hundreds of chicken salad recipes competing for your taste buds, but this one stands apart with a little rosemary and crunchy smoked almonds. The dressing is lightened by pairing mayo and fat free plain yogurt, but our reviewers agree that it still tastes like the real deal. Amy says, "Next time I will make a double batch because now we're fighting over leftovers."

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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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Don't be put off by the 40 cloves – as garlic slowly cooks, it mellows and sweetens. The chicken will be infused with this wonderful flavor, and the piĆØce de rĆ©sistance, according to our readers, is the sauce made from the garlic, pan drippings, broth, and wine. Serve with bread or mashed potatoes to sop up the extra sauce.

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1 of 21 Couscous-Stuffed Chicken
2 of 21 Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs
3 of 21 Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
4 of 21 Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata
5 of 21 Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs
6 of 21 Top-Rated Chicken Recipes
7 of 21 Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
8 of 21 Chicken Marsala
9 of 21 Beer-Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
10 of 21 Moroccan Chicken with Almond Couscous
11 of 21 Roast Chicken with Pears, Shallots, and Walnuts
12 of 21 Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
13 of 21 Herbed Chicken Parmesan
14 of 21 Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
15 of 21 Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
16 of 21 Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Cilantro-Lime Mayo
17 of 21 Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
18 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie
19 of 21 Garlic Chicken Pizza
20 of 21 Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches
21 of 21 Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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