Chicken Recipes

Sheet Pan Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet and spicy mingle with a hint of heat in this family-friendly sheet pan meal that’s worthy of a spot on the weekly dinner rotation. The prep-ahead sauce stores well and makes enough for a second meal another night. Or use it for quick stir fries with your favorite protein and vegetables. Opposites attract, or…

Sweet Potato Chicken (or Turkey) Poppers

Sweet Potato Chicken (or Turkey) Poppers  –  These tasty little bites were ranked as the favorite recipe in a recent cooking class…even by those who claim not to like sweet potatoes!  For added convenience, the poppers can be prepped in advance, covered, and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.     On some…

Sazón Grilled Chicken

Who doesn’t love a new way to use an old standby? Though sazón is traditionally used in Latin chicken and rice dishes, using this little spice packet as a rub for grilled chicken is a fast way to make a memorable meal. For those who feel inclined, my homemade sazón recipe can be mixed up…

Pickle Brine Pork Chops (or Chicken) with Liquid Gold Sauce

Hold onto that pickle juice! Crazy as it may seem, the components will tenderize and flavor pork chops and chicken with no “pickle-y” taste. A sunshiny sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor with minimal effort.    People often ask me how I come up with all the recipes I share in the newspaper and…

Cornell Chicken (with how-to for perfectly barbecued bone-in chicken)

Reminiscent of the classic roadside barbecue-complete with advance prep convenience and tender, juicy meat-this chicken dinner is a real winner. For those who enjoy, Cornell Chicken can be served with a favorite BBQ sauce on the side. What does Dad cook best? After a little teasing that his grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing (when he turns down…

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal!     What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what people’s eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for…

One Pot Stovetop Chicken & Rice

One Pot Stovetop Chicken & Rice is creamy comfort food that’s a breeze to whip up!  For complementary color and flavor, I like to serve sliced tomatoes or a simple salad on the side. If I were to choose one dish that instantly transports me to my childhood dinner table, it would be my mom’s…

Miso Chicken

A few simple ingredients add sublime flavor and make this miso chicken dinner a winner! For added convenience, the chicken can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.   Most of us associate miso with the traditional Japanese soup, but what exactly is it and how might we use it? Miso is…

Mary’s African Peanut Soup

An easy, one pot meal that’s loaded with filling protein, wholesome veggies, and satisfying flavor. Leftovers improve with age and freeze well!   Community cookbooks are often much more than a simple collection of recipes. Humble, homey, and frequently spiral-bound, these books use food to tell the story of a people and a place. They’re a…

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

I enjoy a good takeout meal as much as the next person, but what if I suggested combining elements of two casual restaurant favorites into one family friendly dinner?  If you’re on the fence, I could mention that this meal is quick and easy enough for even the busiest of weeknights!  ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ With Super Sunday…

Crispy Buffalo Wings

Perfectly caramelized and loaded with flavor, this homemade recipe will rival your favorite restaurant wings-and a simple trick guarantees extra crispy skin! (Baked, not fried with convenient advance prep)   It’s likely no surprise that Super Bowl Sunday is the busiest pizza takeout day of the year. Pizza is consistently ranked as one of the…

Crispy Baked Chimichangas

Crispy Baked Chimichangas skip the fryer and use the oven for an easy, healthy approach to a family favorite meal!   My hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania has an impressive restaurant scene. From an international perspective, the offerings rival any big city. There’s literally something for everyone: Greek, Thai, Australian, Nepali, French, Latin American, Italian, Vietnamese, Korean—the…

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