You'll be singing 'Winner winner chicken dinner' after trying these chicken recipes

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There's no denying that chicken ranks high among the world's favorite foods. Australia leads the chicken lovers pack, with fowl the most popular kind of meat of the 205 pounds the average Australian eats each year. The United States is a close second, with at least 8 billion cluckers consumed during a year in the nation. Its inhabitants average 201 pounds of meat eaten annually.
As one of the most versatile proteins with the added benefits of low calories (if you skip the skin) and ease of preparation, it's no wonder one of the first fast food chains to prosper featured chicken as its main menu item. Home-cooked chicken is quick and simple to prepare, but it's easy to get into a rut making family favorites. Take a walk on the culinary wild side by trying a new recipe. Whether you choose a one-pan chicken meal, a Southwestern-inspired dish, a dinner that celebrates the flavors of Italy or a classic simple but elegant preparation, your fare is sure to be a winner.
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Autumn chicken dinner recipe (one pan!)
As summer starts to slowly tiptoe into fall, the selection at the farmers market begins brimming with scrumptious fall vegetables just begging to star in an autumn family dinner. Sweet potatoes, shallots and Fuji apples mingled in with juicy chicken thighs infuse the sheet pan dish with a plethora of fall flavors. Fresh rosemary, sage and thyme deliver a tantalizing aroma that enhances the dining experience. Get the full tutorial at Cooking Classy.
Skillet bruschetta chicken dinner
Substituting boneless chicken breasts for toasted Italian bread to hold the bruschetta topping keeps the carbs at an all-time low in this brightly colored dish. The Italian dressing marinates both the chicken and the fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil, packing deep herbaceous flavor in every bite. The longer you marinate the breasts, the deeper the dressing penetrates the chicken. Get the full tutorial at Sally's Baking Addiction.
Easy baked salsa chicken
For a quick meal that has all the flavor of enchiladas without the carbs, this is the ideal recipe. Choose your own herbs and spices or use a packaged taco mix to spice the chicken. Baking the chicken on a bed of chunky salsa and topping it with shredded cheese makes a Mexican meal faster than you can order takeout. Get the full tutorial at Diethood.
Easy sheet pan pesto chicken dinner
One large rimmed baking sheet holds all the ingredients for this zesty meal. Tossing the potatoes, grape tomatoes and chicken breasts in the same bowl nicely distributes the herbs and spices. A thick slice of mozzarella crowns each chicken portion for that stringy unctuous touch that makes Italian food so delectable. Get the full tutorial at Budget Bytes.
One pan garlic herb chicken and asparagus
So pretty you can serve it in the same skillet you use to cook it, this entree transforms two simple ingredients into an elegant dish full of delicate herbs and spices. Instead of using dried basil, oregano and thyme, grab an Italian seasoning spice mix from the rack to save time and measuring. Stir the asparagus during cooking to ensure each stalk is perfectly crisp-tender. Get the full tutorial at Creme De La Crumb.
Firecracker chicken
Cornstarch does double duty in this popular take on Asian firecracker chicken. It makes the chicken morsels super crisp during frying and thickens the sauce during the final baking step. Be sure not to crowd the skillet with the chicken to ensure each piece is crunchy before you add the spicy sauce. Get the full tutorial at Dinner at the Zoo.
Southwest chicken dinner recipe
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Imagine the visual delight of a deconstructed chicken burrito sans the flour tortilla and you've got this gorgeous dish. The presentation is mouth-watering, and the taste hits the same award-worthy standards. Served with the traditional toppings of pico de gallo, avocado, shredded cheese and a fresh lime wedge, this satisfying Mexican meal comes together in 30 minutes. Get the full tutorial at Taste of Home.
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