Chicken/4 recipes

Classic Cobb salad with homemade French dressing: finely chopped greens arranged in tidy rows of chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, and Roquefort. The original composed salad, tossed tableside.

Cheesy spicy oven fried chicken coats skinless pieces in a parmesan, cornmeal and red pepper crust, then bakes crisp without a drop of frying oil. Lighter than the skillet version.

White bean soup with rosemary, country ham, and mirepoix simmered in chicken stock then pureed smooth. Make up to three days ahead.

Cajun corn chowder with Mexicorn, frozen corn, skim milk, and chicken broth seasoned with cayenne, paprika, and celery seed. A spiced creamy corn soup that improves with resting.

Hearty red kidney beans and pintos slow-simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and bell pepper in a thick, savory gravy. A budget-friendly Southern classic spooned over fluffy rice.

Korean roasted whole chicken (tongdak) steamed first for tender meat, then basted with a sesame-soy-ginger-garlic sauce as it grills or rotisserie roasts. Finished with a brush of sesame oil for golden color and nutty flavor.

Chicken turnovers made with crescent roll dough, filled with sauteed chicken, shallots, garlic, and herbs. Four golden pastry triangles ready in 45 minutes.

Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.

A Vietnamese twist on meat sauce with ground pork, fresh tomatoes, fish sauce, lime, and serrano chilies served over steamed rice. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Veal scaloppine Modena-style: thin cutlets dredged in flour, pan-seared in butter and olive oil, then finished in a balsamic vinegar and chicken broth pan sauce. The Emilia-Romagna classic ready in 30 minutes.

Italian pollo alla diavola or "devil's chicken" with butterflied bird marinated in chili-infused olive oil and lemon, then grilled hard over coals until charred. Classic Tuscan grilling.

Braised cremini mushrooms stuffed with leeks and herbs, finished under the broiler with melted cheese. Elegant restaurant-style appetizer with deep Madeira-wine flavor.

Sweet corn and sharp cheddar chowder with potatoes, half-and-half, and a dry mustard kick. Creamy, hearty, and ready in one pot for a weeknight dinner.

Quick bulgur wheat simmered with mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and carrots in an herb-seasoned broth. A diabetic-friendly, low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Hungarian white tomato soup (Feher Paradicsomleves) made from just three ingredients: ripe tomatoes, strong chicken broth, and salt. The tomatoes simmer whole, then are strained out to leave a crystal-clear, golden broth.

Slow cooker salmon chowder with bacon, au gratin potato mix, corn, and a creamy milk base. A shortcut crockpot chowder that uses boxed potatoes for built-in thickening and cheesy flavor.