Chicken

Nothing compares to cast iron. Whether you're using a standard skillet or an enameled baking dish, the material's heat-retention qualities can't be matched by any tempered glass or even stainless-steel vessels.

Spiced with cumin and coriander and sweetened with golden raisins, this hearty, tangy chicken stew couldn’t be simpler to throw together.

Serve all the toppings for this exceptionally fast flatbread dinner in separate bowls so each family member can build their dinner plate just like they like it.

A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.

Roasting the chicken and making the peanut sauce ahead of time gets dinner on the table even faster.

The best part? The Caesar-ish Dressing, which is egg- and-dairy-free, but still creamy and flavorful enough to make you think you’re eating a salad with a Caesar dressing.

This recipe harnesses the goodness of schmaltz while adding great flavor to the vegetables. Plus, it cooks quite quickly compared to roasting a whole chicken.

There's something about the pairing of chicken and rice that is so appealing and comforting, and these paella-like dishes are definitely perennial crowd-pleasers.

The chicken, sauce, and pasta for this dish all cook in the same pan. You can add broccoli, mushrooms, herbs, or a little chipotle at the same time that you stir in the Parmesan.

This panfried version of this classic sweet-and-tangy Chinese-American dish can be cooked in 22 minutes or less.

A hard sear on the first side of the chicken ensures that it will get nicely browned without getting dry.