297 hand chicken recipes

Loaded Louisiana jambalaya with smoky sausage, shrimp, chicken, and black-eyed peas simmered with Rotel tomatoes, herbs, and long-grain rice. One pot, big flavors, feeds a hungry crowd of six.

San Antonio chicken with a spicy black bean, corn, and picante sauce spooned over cumin-rubbed chicken breasts. A one-skillet Tex-Mex dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Georgia barbecue sauce: a tangy ketchup-and-vinegar Southern classic with brown sugar, mustard, garlic, and a half lemon simmered right in the pot. Perfect for basting pork, ribs, and chicken on the grill.

Grilled chicken tacos with roasted red peppers, black beans, and a citrus-balsamic sour cream dressing. Marinated vegetables rolled in warm flour tortillas for a fresh, zesty taco.

Thai-inspired chopped chicken salad tossed with shallots, scallions, jalapeño, lemon juice, soy sauce, and fresh mint and cilantro. A bright, no-cook dish ready in 15 minutes.

Cheesy stuffed chicken breasts: pounded chicken cutlets rolled around Monterey Jack and oregano, then coated in a chili-spiced cornmeal crust. Pan-browned, oven-finished, served with guacamole and salsa.

New Yorker pita sandwich stuffs warm pita pockets with sauteed chicken, peppers and onion in saucy beans, zipped up with horseradish, plus lettuce and tomato. A fast, hearty handheld lunch or dinner.

Greek garbanzo bean soup with kidney beans, tomato sauce, and vegetables sauteed in broth instead of oil. Half-pureed for a thick, hearty texture that's naturally low in fat.

Herbed chicken with spring vegetables: thyme, parsley, and fennel-seed butter stuffed under crispy chicken skin, served with cipollini onions, baby carrots, snap peas, and morels. A restaurant-style one-skillet dinner.

Poached cod in a fragrant saffron broth with leeks, bell pepper, and tomato. A light, low-sodium fish dinner built on a slow-simmered vegetable stock with rich golden color and delicate flavor.

A rich Ethiopian chicken stew with three pounds of onions, butter, berbere spice, tomato paste, and scored hard-boiled eggs simmered until the oil rises to the top. Serve with injera for a feast.

Chicken piccata with mushrooms, lemon, and white wine sauce. Thin-pounded chicken breasts pan-fried golden then simmered in a bright, reduced pan sauce.

Senate navy bean soup with dried beans, chicken broth, and a bright lemon juice finish. A simple, classic American bean soup inspired by the U.S. Capitol's famous recipe.

Slow cooker pork, potato, and green bean stew: pork loin simmered with potatoes, onions, garlic, and green beans in a thyme-scented broth. Set it in the morning, come home to dinner.

Minted couscous with currants, toasted pine nuts, green onions, and fresh dill. A fragrant Mediterranean side dish that comes together in just 5 minutes of active cooking.

Smoky South American BBQ sauce with tomato puree, red wine vinegar, dark brown sugar, and crushed chili peppers. A bold basting sauce for spareribs, beef, or grilled chicken.