The Best Chicken Recipes

April 17, 2012 — -- intro: Inexpensive, versatile and easy to prepare, who doesn't love chicken? Whether you like it roasted or fried, on your pizza or grilled, these dishes are guaranteed to help you out of a recipe rut.

Here are some of our favorite chicken recipes that are guaranteed to take your dinners from boring to exciting.

quicklist:1category: title: Rachael Ray's Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breasts With Cheddar Mustard Sauceurl: 15612210text: Pretzels create a delicious crunchy crust on these chicken breasts. The cheddar mustard dipping sauce is easy to make while the chicken is cooking.media: 15683338related:

quicklist:2category: title: Barbecued Chicken from "The Mom 100 Cookbook"url: 16115542text: This easy barbecue sauce recipe will keep in the fridge for weeks. Grill the chicken for 10 minutes without the sauce, then baste it until it gets a nice caramel color.media: 16115803related:

quicklist:3category: title: Fabio Viviani's Roasted Chickenurl: 15450428text: Lemon, garlic, rosemary and sage give this simple roasted chicken fantastic flavor. Cooking the chicken at 450 degrees for the first 10 minutes is the secret to its crispy skin.media: 15456233related:

quicklist:4category: title: Wolfgang Puck's Barbecue Chicken Pizzaurl: 15395402text: A great way to use leftover chicken, this pizza is also topped with fontina cheese and sauteed peppers. Season the pizza and garnish with fresh parsley.media:15403588related:

quicklist:5category: title: Michael Symon's Twice-Fried Chicken With Honey url: 15875786text: Prep the chicken the night before by coating the pieces in spices and flour. Fry them first at 325 degrees and then at 365 degrees for the best fried chicken you've ever had.media: 15875972related:

quicklist:6category: title: Guy Fieri's Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Chickenurl: 15162179text: Excellent as an appetizer or an entree, these tropical skewers are marinated and then grilled. Serve them with a papaya salad and garnish with peanuts and green onions.media: 15162179related:

quicklist:7category: title: Erin Chase's Make-Ahead Chicken and Spinach Enchiladasurl: 15469002text: This recipe is a quick and easy family dinner. Stuff the rolled tortillas with chicken and spinach, top with the green enchilada sauce and cheese and bake.media: 15470093related:

quicklist:8category: title: Penne with Grilled Chicken and Vodka Sauceurl: 15394829text: This lighter variation is just as delicious as the original penne vodka. Instead of breaded chicken, grilled chicken adds flavor without the fat.media: 15403513related:

quicklist:9category: title: Papa Gaga's Favorite Recipeurl: 15484599text: This deep-fried favorite is flavored with pepperoncini and garlic. A splash of vinegar keeps the garlic from turning brown.media: 15488462related:

quicklist:10category: title: Clinton Kelly's Chicken Club Sandwichurl: 15824242text: This chicken club is layered with asiago, tomato and bacon. Ranch dressing complements the crispy, golden brown chicken.media: 15824091related:

quicklist:11category: title: Michael Symon's Spring Chickenurl: 16157175text: This recipe is served with ramps (wild spring onions), but if you can't find them in the supermarket, substitute with green onions. As a finishing touch, drizzle the chicken and vegetables with olive oil.media: 16157135 related:

quicklist:12category: title: Clinton Kelly's Sesame Chicken Wontonsurl: 16157309text: These sesame chicken wontons are a great appetizer for a cocktail party. Wonton wrappers are a simple way to package rotisserie chicken flavored with garlic and ginger.media: 16157163 related:

quicklist:13category: title: Mario Batali's Chicken Paillardurl: 16157234text: For tender and flavorful chicken, marinate the meat overnight. Reduced orange juice makes for a delicious sauce and dressing for the arugula.media: 16157189related: