Category: Recipes

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Meyer Lemon Chicken

If you can’t find Meyer lemons, you can use a regular lemon. It will have more of a bitter bite, which you can counter with a pinch of sugar. If you don’t like olives, just leave them out (as we did on the cover); the dish is still tasty. Ingredients 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast […]

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Double Plum Baked Chicken

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup plum wine 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon chile sauce (such as sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon Chinese mustard 1/2 cup halved dried plums (about 9) 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt […]

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Chicken BLT Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup garlic-and-herb-flavored cheese spread 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 6 breast halves) 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup chopped green onion tops 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Assorted mixed greens (optional) How to Make It Step 1 Microwave cheese in a small bowl […]

Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this eight-ingredient, one-pan dish. The secret is jarred apricot preserves; much more than a spread for toast, it balances the earthy sage and pungent mustard in the pan sauce and gives everything a glossy coat. You can also thin the preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat and […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Pea

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Slow Cooker Beef-and-Barley Stew

me sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]

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Chicken Dinner Recipes

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 ounces baby carrots 8 ounces small red potatoes, halved 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 8 thin lemon slices, seeds removed 1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose […]

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Easy Bistro Chicken

his Italian-inspired chicken dish is a one-pot meal your family is sure to love.  Serve over hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi pasta. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, skinned 4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned 4 chicken drumsticks (about1 pound), skinned 2 cups chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced […]

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Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients The 5 ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing, divided 20 olives, halved 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese GET INGREDIENTSPowered by Chicory Nutritional Information How to Make It Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with […]

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Chicken and Cashews

Top tender chicken with an inspired Asian sauce loaded with cashews, ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Pair this entrée with a simple rice pilaf. Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 tablespoons dry sherry 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth […]