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Chicken

Chicken is the recipe everyone thinks they already know, which is exactly why it is worth getting right. Nail the sear, baste it in good butter, and a weeknight bird becomes the best thing on the table. Start with the Chicken Diane or the Preserved Lemon & Herb Butter-Basted Chicken Thighs.

  • Close-up of crispy, golden-brown fried chicken pieces garnished with sliced green onions, served in a bowl with a bit of sauce at the bottom.
    Chicken Tenders with Japanese BBQ Sauce
  • Two pieces of seasoned, pan-seared chicken resting in a creamy, herb-speckled sauce with visible mushroom slices. The chicken has a golden-brown crust and sits in a rich, savory mixture.
    Chicken Diane
  • A bowl of white rice topped with grilled sausage slices, caramelized onions, roasted potatoes, and chopped herbs.
    Preserved Lemon & Herb Butter-Basted Chicken Thighs
  • Grilled, sliced chicken breast with a creamy sauce served on a bed of fresh arugula leaves, garnished with sesame seeds.
    Marinated Chicken Thighs w/ Soy Glaze
  • Three matzo balls in a golden broth with chopped carrots and fresh dill sprinkled on top. The soup appears hearty and comforting, with visible herbs and vegetables.
    Matzah Ball Soup
  • A close-up of crispy, glazed chicken wings garnished with herbs, served on a speckled beige plate.
    Air Fried Chicken Wings w/ Octo Vinaigrette
  • A close-up of a bowl of orange soup, garnished with sliced red chili peppers, chopped green herbs, and green onions. The soup appears creamy, with visible fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.
    Tom Kha Soup
  • A plate of glazed chicken wings topped with sliced green onions, served on a speckled white dish.
    Air Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
  • Four crispy fried spring rolls with visible veggies inside, served on a black plate with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce garnished with herbs.
    Crispy ‘Bahn Mi’ Chicken Spring Roll
  • A bowl of brown rice topped with sautéed chicken pieces, sliced mushrooms, and chopped parsley, all coated in a savory sauce.
    Chicken Marsala
  • Close-up of a cooked chicken breast topped with a slice of lemon and garnished with chopped parsley, all in a golden, saucy marinade.
    Chicken Francese
  • Three pieces of chicken breast in a creamy orange sauce, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves. The sauce appears rich and spiced, coating the chicken evenly.
    Marry Me Chicken
  • A white bowl filled with glazed chicken wings, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served with a charred lime wedge on the side.
    Crispy Ponzu Miso Caramel Wings
  • A piece of seasoned, roasted chicken with crispy skin sits on a dark plate atop a green sauce, likely pesto. The dish is garnished with flaky sea salt, and the background is a dark wood surface.
    Crispy Chicken Thighs with Herbed Yogurt
  • A platter of baked chicken wings is served next to a bowl of creamy ranch dip garnished with chopped chives. A can of Dr Pepper soda is partially visible in the corner.
    Salt & Vinegar Grilled Chicken Wings
  • A whole roasted spatchcock chicken with crispy, seasoned skin is served on a bed of fresh mixed greens on a round black plate, placed on a wooden surface.
    Harissa-Rubbed Whole Chicken
  • A plate of white rice topped with two pieces of braised chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped herbs and green olives.
    Chicken Español
  • A roasted chicken served on a white plate, topped with a rich brown sauce, diced carrots, celery, mushrooms, herbs, and lemon zest, with visible pieces of vegetables surrounding the chicken.
    Coq au Vin
  • A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide noodles, shredded chicken, carrots, and celery sits on a dark surface next to a carton of classic chicken bone broth.
    Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Grilled chicken wings topped with chopped green onions and drizzled with a golden-brown sauce, served on a plain white plate.
    Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
  • A bowl of chicken salad mixed with herbs and chopped celery, topped with three dollops of bright orange fish roe, served in a white ceramic bowl on a dark surface.
    Classic Chicken Salad
  • A bowl of spicy noodle soup topped with herbs, leafy greens, and a dollop of chili paste, with visible curly noodles and a rich, reddish broth.
    Authentic Khao Soi with Coconut Curry, Chicken, and Crispy Noodles
  • A close-up of a spicy curry dish with chunks of meat in a rich, reddish-brown sauce, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
    Butter Chicken
  • A close-up of a gourmet burger on a black plate, topped with grilled onions, fresh dill, and creamy sauce, served in a glossy, toasted bun.
    Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Burgers with Sumac Onions & Tahini Yogurt
  • Barbecue-glazed chicken wings served on a bed of thinly sliced fennel, fresh herbs, and bright grapefruit segments. The dish is colorful with rich red sauce contrasting the pale fennel and vibrant citrus.
    Winter Citrus BBQ Wings with Fennel Slaw
  • A whole roasted chicken with golden-brown, crispy skin rests on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
    Simply Roasted Whole Chicken
  • A close-up of roasted chicken pieces topped with a creamy, caper-studded sauce, served on a bed of fresh arugula and caramelized onions.
    Braised Chicken with Lemon, Leeks & White Wine
  • A close-up of a cooked chicken leg topped with a chunky, golden-brown sauce made of onions and spices, served with its juices on a white plate.
    Vinegar Chicken
  • Sliced grilled chicken breast with sauce, served with fresh greens and broccolini on a white plate.
    Chicken Breast with Rouille
  • A glass jar filled with smooth, brown pâté topped with finely chopped herbs, sitting on a gray countertop. The jar has a metal clasp and an orange rubber seal.
    Chicken Liver Mousse
  • A speckled beige bowl filled with several glazed chicken wings, garnished with chopped herbs and minced garlic.
    Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings
  • Grilled chicken glazed with a dark, shiny sauce, topped with thinly sliced green onions, served on a speckled plate with more green onions scattered around.
    Wings with Burnt Honey Vinegar & Pesto

Popular Recipes

  • Crispy skin Ora King salmon resting on snap pea pesto with roasted broccoli alongside
    Crispy Skin Ora King Salmon with Snap Pea Pesto and Roasted Broccoli
  • Two corn tortilla tacos filled with spiced ground beef, diced onion, cilantro and crema, with a lime wedge
    Quick Ground Beef Tacos
  • Soft scrambled eggs with crispy browned ground beef and chives on a ceramic plate
    Ground Beef and Egg Scramble
  • Two brioche buns holding venison boudin blanc sausages under venison chili, melted cheese, creme fraiche and chopped dill, on a pale oval plate over an end-grain butcher block.
    Chili Cheese Dogs with Venison Boudin Blanc
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    How to Cook Rack of Lamb
  • Two lamb chops sliced from a rack, a herb and mustard crust along the top edge, rare in the middle, on a white plate with pan sauce and a crisp smashed potato.
    Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mustard Pan Sauce

Seasonal Recipes

  • Two grilled lamb chops topped with green chimichurri sauce, served on a black plate with a generous smear of creamy white tzatziki sauce.
    How to Cook Lamb Chops
  • A plated dish featuring a piece of glazed meat with a creamy white sauce artistically swirled on a beige plate, drizzled with brown sauce, with a jar of seasoning partially visible in the corner.
    Pork Coppa: What the Cut Is and How to Cook It
  • A bowl of casarecce in tomato sauce beside a bottle of Bona Furtuna passata.
    Two-Ingredient Passata Sauce
  • A plate with sliced cooked duck breast, arugula, and a grilled half peach, with bottles of balsamic glaze and sherry cooking wine nearby on a dark surface.
    Cast Iron Pork Chops, Sherry Pan Sauce, Balsamic-Lacquered Peaches
  • Six dishes finished with beurre blanc: halibut with caviar, seared scallops, roasted asparagus, a potato rosti, salmon with dill beurre blanc, and shaved asparagus with caviar.
    Beurre Blanc
  • Sun-dried tomato hummus with handmade pita
    Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with Handmade Pita

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