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Fresh Recipe Ideas for Chicken

By Midwest Living editors Updated March 04, 2023
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Chicken with Apricots
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These fresh takes on chicken—including chicken with apricots, chicken shawarma and chicken katsu—offer updated ways to serve that bird.

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Chicken with Apricots

Chicken with Apricots
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Tamar Fasja Unikel, co-owner of Masa Madre in Chicago, said her Syrian grandmother used to make this sweet, saucy dish. Browning the chicken for 40 minutes gently renders out the chicken fat with delicious results.

Related: How 3 Midwest Kitchens are Adapting—and Expanding—Modern Jewish Cuisine

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Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma with Israeli Salad
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Tuesday can have tacos. Make Saturday shawarma night, with a warm pita wrapped around spice-crusted chicken thighs, parsley-flecked Israeli salad and a swoop of the creamiest tahini.

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Slow-Cooker Murgh Tari

Slow-Cooker Murgh Tari (Chicken Curry)
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Chicago cookbook author Anupy Singla adapted this deeply spiced, ginger-punched murgh (chicken) tari (sauce) from her husband, who is also Punjabi. The recipe is featured in Singla's cookbook The Indian Slow Cooker.

Short on time? Try the Pressure-Cooker Murgh Tari version of this recipe.   

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Chicken en Chile Verde Tamales

<p>Tamales are a project, but so worth it—especially with friends or family helping with assembly. This recipe comes from chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León in Minneapolis.</p> <p>Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales</p>
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Tamales are a project, but so worth it—especially with friends or family helping with assembly. This recipe comes from chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León in Minneapolis.

Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales

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Chicken Katsu

Chicken Katsu Mango Sauce
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This spin on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts. The result is juicy and super crispy chicken to serve with a sweet-and-savory mango sauce.

Related: Chicken Thigh Recipes to Try Tonight

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Chicken with Olives and Dates

Chicken with Olives and Dates
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This dish couldn't be easier, but the payoff is succulent, sweet, savory and so much more than the sum of its parts.

Related: Date Recipes—Plus, What You Need to Know About this Fruit

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West African Grilled Chicken in Tomato Sauce

West African Grilled Chicken in Tomato Sauce
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At Okra African Grill in Omaha, Togolese chef Nina Sodji serves this spicy anise-flavored chicken over rice. Her favorite sides: sauteed lightly seasoned bell peppers and Fried Plantains. For extra kick, add the West African Green Pepper Sauce.

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Summer Chicken Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Summer Chicken Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
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Heap a platter with butter lettuce, poached chicken, green beans, avocado, berries, chives and basil. (The cooked components are easily made ahead.) Admire your creation, then douse it in berry-pink vinaigrette.

Related: Throw a Strawberry Party with These Fresh, Fruit-Forward Recipes

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Chip-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Chip-Crusted Chicken Tenders
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Tortilla chips provide the crispy coating for these kid-friendly (and kid-at-heart-friendly) chicken tenders. The easy dipping sauce can be flavored with Sriracha or honey mustard.

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Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine
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For this recipe, Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, marinates thighs and drumsticks in saffron, mint and ras el hanout (a blend of cinnamon, coriander, ginger, turmeric and black pepper), then simmers them with olives and preserved lemons for pops of briny flavor.

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Thai Chicken Wraps

Thai Chicken Wraps
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Hello, healthy! These wraps make creative use of collard greens and are loaded with rotisserie chicken, a rainbow of vegetables and yummy peanut sauce.

Related: Healthy Dinner Recipes

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Chicken Empanadas

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The secret to whipping out these deliciously cheesy chicken- and potato-filled pockets for your next game night or tailgate? Frozen, pre-cut empanada wrappers. The recipe comes from Minnesota chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard.

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Moroccan Chicken Stew

two bowls of Moroccan Chicken Stew
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Golden raisins and almonds are classic Moroccan ingredients that are essential to this comforting weeknight stew. The raisins add sweetness and the almonds add texture.

Related: Simmering Soups and Stews

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Chipotle Chicken and Cheddar Panini

Chipotle Chicken and Cheddar Panini
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A handy supermarket product—chipotle-flavor mayo—is the secret ingredient in this loaded sandwich. We love the convenience, but if you like, stir 1 teaspoon of minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce into regular mayonnaise instead.

Related: Super Sandwich Recipes

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Coconut-Lime Chicken Soup

Coconut-Lime Chicken Soup
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Start with a rotisserie chicken, and you can whip up this Thai-inspired soup in less than 30 minutes.

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Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese
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We gave homey mac and cheese a refresh. The saucepan sauce is made without a flour thickener, so it's lighter-tasting than baked versions. And adding veggies and chicken makes it a well-rounded meal.

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Chicken Enchiladas Adobo

Chicken Enchiladas Adobo
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Wrap meat in multigrain tortillas with adobo sauce and fire-roasted tomatoes for a fresh take on chicken enchiladas.

Related: Sizzling Mexican and Tex-Mex Recipes

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Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini

Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini
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Team basil-seasoned chicken breasts with fresh zucchini and seasoned orzo for a fast and flavorful dinner.

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Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili

Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili
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Your Instant Pot helps you get this healthy chili on the table in just half an hour after you've soaked the beans in water. Green sweet pepper, whole kernel corn and a zesty mix of spices round out the flavor.

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The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole

The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole
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Cremini mushrooms, asparagus, roasted peppers and almonds update this classic hotdish.

Related: Top Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
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Rub a blend of lemon peel, rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic on the chicken before baking; add fresh thyme sprigs and garlic bulbs around the chicken for even more flavor. Potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots make this a one-pan meal.

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Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce

Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce
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Garlic, garam masala and fresh ginger season the chicken in this Indian-inspired recipe from The Spice House shop in Milwaukee. The refreshing yogurt-based sauce is similar to traditional cucumber raita. 

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Sticky, Kicky Chicken Wings

Sticky, Kicky Chicken Wings with Cilantro Yogurt
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The name says it all—serve these baked Cajun-spiced wings with plenty of napkins and a cold drink! See more chicken wing recipes.

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Blue Cheese and Balsamic Chicken Pizza

Blue Cheese and Balsamic Chicken Pizza
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Topped with blue cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and a balsamic-spiked tomato sauce, this potent pizza has definite adult flavor. 

Related: Homemade Pizza Recipes

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    1 of 24 Chicken with Apricots
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    4 of 24 Chicken en Chile Verde Tamales
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    7 of 24 West African Grilled Chicken in Tomato Sauce
    8 of 24 Summer Chicken Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
    9 of 24 Chip-Crusted Chicken Tenders
    10 of 24 Chicken Tagine
    11 of 24 Thai Chicken Wraps
    12 of 24 Chicken Empanadas
    13 of 24 Moroccan Chicken Stew
    14 of 24 Chipotle Chicken and Cheddar Panini
    15 of 24 Coconut-Lime Chicken Soup
    16 of 24 Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese
    17 of 24 Chicken Enchiladas Adobo
    18 of 24 Herbed Chicken, Orzo and Zucchini
    19 of 24 Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili
    20 of 24 The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole
    21 of 24 Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
    22 of 24 Spiced Chicken with Cucumber-Mint Sauce
    23 of 24 Sticky, Kicky Chicken Wings
    24 of 24 Blue Cheese and Balsamic Chicken Pizza

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