Chicken Breast
Thyme-Roasted Chicken Breast with Morel-Madeira Gravy
For a hearty meal, just add some garlic mashed potatoes to go with the chicken. The recipe doubles easily.
Chicken Fried Rice with Fermented Black Beans
This dish is equally delicious prepared with turkey, seafood, beef, or pork.
Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, and Peppers
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Serve with rice or as a burrito filling.
Curried Chicken
Serve the curry with steamed white rice and Indian beer, and make a stop at an Indian restaurant to get some samosas — savory filled pastries — to pass as appetizers, and the flatbread called naan to sop up the curry sauce. For dessert, how about assorted teas and a carrot cake?
Chicken Paillards with Radish-Mint Chutney
Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas and Cherry Tomatoes and buttered couscous are great sides. Round out the meal with sugared strawberries and toasted pound cake.
Smoked Chicken and Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Mint
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Curried Tomato Chicken Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chili-Rubbed Chicken with Rosemary and Tomato
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Curried Chicken and Vegetable Salad Mintz
Try preparing this salad for casual luncheons.
Poached Chicken Breasts with Arugula Pesto Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chicken with Bell Peppers and Olives
Serve white rice with saffron on the side, and orange sorbet topped with chocolate shavings for dessert. Look for the herbes de Provence in the spice aisle at the market.
Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Walnut Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce
This can also be made with turkey cutlets.
Spaghetti with Chicken, Sausage, and Pepper Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.