Makes 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce contribute a rich smokiness to this quick orange-infused barbecue sauce. Read more…
Makes 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce contribute a rich smokiness to this quick orange-infused barbecue sauce. Read more…
Serves: 4 Edit

Total Time: 30 min
If you can’t find a bagged vegetable medley for this easy noodle bowl, choose 12 ounces of cut vegetables from your market’s salad bar and create your own mix. Read more…
4 servings (serving size: 1 rolled chicken breast half)

This lightened version of Chicken Cordon Bleu remains tres dé licieuse despite a modest amount of butter. Fix mashed potatoes and a side of green beans while the chicken bakes. Read more…
Makes 8 servings

TOTAL TIME: 3 1/2 hours (including 2 hours marinating time)
The sweet and tangy lime-honey marinade is simmered on the stovetop and then used as a sauce to baste and glaze the chicken. Don’t let the chicken marinate any longer than 2 hours; overmarinating in soy sauce and lime juice can make the texture of the meat spongy. Read more…
Makes 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
Moms and Dads like wraps because they’re neat and compact–so beware: ours is messy and spicy. This fiery combination of buffalo chicken in a modern wrap is guaranteed to drip. Get out the big napkins and have a ball! Read more…
Serves 4
Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
Spiked with lots of zesty lemon, this delectable chicken stir-fry has a colorful mix of snow peas, carrots and scallions. But feel free to substitute other thinly sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini. Serve with: Rice noodles or brown rice. Read more…
Makes 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
One of the Test Kitchen’s favorites, this quick sauté pairs wine and grapes in a luscious sauce for pan-seared chicken breasts. If you’ve never used grapes in a sauce before—try it—you won’t be disappointed. This is simple enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with brown basmati rice or mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed chard. Read more…
Makes 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
This recipe coats tender chicken breasts with a buttery pecans flavored with spicy chipotle and zesty orange. Serve with a spinach salad. Read more…
Makes 6 servings

Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a good “pantry dish” since you should have the basics on hand and only need to purchase the chicken. You may vary the recipe by using cubed veal shoulder instead of chicken and mushrooms instead of peppers. Serve with whole-wheat orzo flavored with minced parsley or dill.
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 55 minutes Read more…