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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs

Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into 32 cubes) 32 (1/2-inch) slices zucchini Cooking spray 8 (8-inch) skewers 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Fresh dill […]

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Grass-Fed Beef Sirloin Kebabs

This quick and easy dish is great for backyard cookouts. Feel free to prep the sauce and skewer the beef ahead of time. The thin strips cook in a flash and stay very tender—low-fat grass fed sirloin can be tough if served in large chunks. If you can’t find top sirloin, bottom round or strip steaks will […]

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Tandoori-New Chicken

You shouldn’t let chicken breasts marinate for hours. Chicken breasts are naturally tender, so marinating simply adds flavor. You don’t need the brine of marinade to break down the protein. It’s best to choose bold ingredients and avoid soaking the delicate meat in acidic liquids for too long—it may become stringy and tough. This recipe […]

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Marinating: Tandoori-Spiced Chicken

You shouldn’t let chicken breasts marinate for hours. Chicken breasts are naturally tender, so marinating simply adds flavor. You don’t need the brine of marinade to break down the protein. It’s best to choose bold ingredients and avoid soaking the delicate meat in acidic liquids for too long—it may become stringy and tough. This recipe […]

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Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Tarragon and rye bread make a classic chicken salad sandwich extra special. You can make the chicken salad ahead. If you’re packing it to go, keep the salad cold, and make your sandwich right before you’re ready to eat to keep the bread from getting soggy. Ingredients 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 3 tablespoons […]

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Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Fresh tarragon infuses this picnic-perfect chicken salad with lovely anise notes. However, feel free to separate part of the salad into a bowl before adding the tarragon for a couple of kid-friendlier servings. Ingredients 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup plain Greek […]

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Creamy Blueberry Chicken Salad

Red onion and celery add crunch to this quick chicken salad. Blueberries have thick skins, so they won’t break apart when tossed with the chicken. Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup torn fresh basil 12 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken (about 3 cups) 1/2 teaspoon kosher […]

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Greek-Style Chicken

Ground chicken is a lighter, leaner alternative to ground beef. We especially like combining it with herbs and spices and forming patties as a quick healthier option if you’re looking for a lighter hamburger-style meal. You can serve chicken patties in the place of a hamburger or chicken breast in classic sandwiches. Make smaller patties, […]

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Marinating: Tandoori-Spiced Chicken

You shouldn’t let chicken breasts marinate for hours. Chicken breasts are naturally tender, so marinating simply adds flavor. You don’t need the brine of marinade to break down the protein. It’s best to choose bold ingredients and avoid soaking the delicate meat in acidic liquids for too long—it may become stringy and tough. This recipe […]