Whether it's whole, cut up, just legs, or thighs, or breast, or wings, roasted. grilled, poached, pan-fried, or stir-fried, chicken is exceptionally versatile. The recipes in this book celebrate the fabulousness of chicken in all of its delicious iterations — from a simple but sublime roasted whole chicken to picnic-perfect fried chicken to soothing noodle soup. Every recipe is proof that this most popular protein is always on point.
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ROASTED • There are few things more homey and inviting than the smell of chicken roasting in the oven—and few things more delightful than the promise of crispy skin. These recipes for whole birds, whole birds cut into pieces, drumsticks, hindquarters, breasts, thighs, or wings featuring roast chicken are prepared with a spectacular array of seasonings, sauces, and accompaniments.
GRILLED • Whether it’s slow-smoked or sizzled over high heat, chicken takes beautifully to open-flame cooking. Make an event of a weekend cookout, or turn out a fabulous weeknight chicken dinner in 40 minutes or less.
FRIED • It may be synonymous with the American South, but crispy, juicy fried chicken has fans and proponents all over the globe. These recipes reflect this variety, with takes on this favorite from Korea, China, Spain, South Asia, Mexico, and more.
SKILLETS & STIR-FRIES • When you don’t have much time to spend on cooking, turn to these speedy recipes prepared in a flash on the stovetop for a winning chicken dinner in no time. Just a little bit of effort returns big, tasty rewards.
SOUPS, STEWS & BRAISES • Whether mellow and mild or fiery and full of spice, chicken soup is imbued around the world with the ability to make everything a little better. These recipes for all kinds of chicken in a pot have the power to comfort, satisfy, and inspire.
CHICKEN WITH RICE & NOODLES • Chicken is often paired with these comforting carbs in classics such as arroz con pollo, paella, biryani, chicken ragù, and, simply, chicken and rice or chicken and noodles—in iterations from all over the globe. Here’s a sampling.
POACHED, PASTRIES & MORE • Given its mild flavor, its various parts and pieces, and its affordability, chicken is incredibly versatile. It lends itself to a vast array of preparations, from delicately flavored, picnic-perfect cold poached chicken to serving as the star ingredient in indulgent, nostalgic chicken pot pie.
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