Chicken is one of the most versatile and popular proteins out there. It’s the king of weeknight dinners, one of the more affordable meats you can buy, and something that almost everyone enjoys. One of the reasons we love chicken, and likely why it’s so popular, is just how adaptable this poultry can be. You can make a super simple chicken recipe in just thirty minutes, without sacrificing flavor, or you can use chicken to make a show-stopping main dish. Is there really anything more impressive (or delicious) than a classic, perfectly roasted whole chicken anyways? From spicy to sweet and sour or something super herby, pretty much any flavor can pair well with chicken.
Whether you’re an experienced home cook or someone who’s new to the kitchen, it can be difficult to nail every aspect of cooking chicken. Don’t worry, we can walk you through the basics, like how long to bake chicken and what temperature it should be at. From there you can learn how to brine, marinate, fry, grill, roast, smoke, and braise chicken, plus everything in between. We also have tips for taking different cuts of chicken to the next level, so you can get super crispy chicken thighs, or make sure chicken breast comes out moist (instead of dry). For the more adventurous home cook, you can learn a little butchery and try spatchcocking or making a stuffed chicken breast.
There are so many ways to cook chicken, and we’ve developed a lot of great recipes over the years. With recipes ranging from an easy chicken dinner to something to whip up on a weeknight, we have plenty. We also recommend trying some cozy roast chicken recipes in the winter or finding a new favorite grilled chicken recipe when the weather is warm. For anyone who loves Italian food, it’s easy (and delicious) to combine chicken and pasta. And it’s an essential skill to be able to make a crispy chicken sandwich. Some of our favorite chefs have also told us their preferred ways to prepare chicken, from Jamaican-style jerk to French chicken paillard. If you’re new when it comes to cooking chicken, looking to perfect your cooking skills, or just in search of the best chicken recipe you can find, we’re here to help.