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Chicken with lemon and herbs - A lemon and herb marinade adds a wonderfully tangy bite to this deliciously simple recipe idea.

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Chicken Hakka - Originating in China, this flavorful noodle dish is made with schezwan noodles tossed with green beans, spring onion, ginger, red and green peppers, and tender sliced chicken.

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Chicken pie - The world would be a sadder place without this cherished standby. For the tastiest chicken pot pie, add potatoes, peas, and corn, and bake till golden brown.

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Roasted spicy chicken legs - Dreaming of drumsticks? Well, this recipe is hard to beat. A fun dish to create, these grilled and glazed treats are perfect for parties and mid-week meals.

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Orange chicken - Slow-cooker orange chicken brings together orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic to produce a super-juicy chicken dish that's well worth the wait to savor.

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Chicken soup - Got a cold? Feeling low? The best medicine to rid the blues is a creamy chicken soup with vegetables. Grandmothers swear by it, and research suggests it's not just an old wives' tale.

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Fried chicken - Straight out of the southern states of the USA, who doesn't like crispy fried chicken? All you need to do is coat your chicken in seasoned batter, deep fry, and serve up with fries. Sprinkle with lemon juice for a bit of zest.

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Chicken and white beans - Add a dash of chili and a sprinkling of green pepper wedges to spice up this nourishing combo.

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Garlic clove chicken - No less than forty garlic cloves are used to create this inspired dish. Add dried tarragon, crushed thyme and rosemary, and a dash of white wine and you have the ingredients for a showstopper of a meal.

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Roast chicken with vegetables - Golden, rustic, and simply irresistible, roast chicken is a staple in households across the world. Add a selection of vegetables—carrot, leek, onion—and you've got one of the most appealing meals on the planet.

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Philippine adobo - To make this Filipino dish, marinate your chicken in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black peppercorns. Serve with plain rice.

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Chicken noodle soup - A variation on the aforementioned chicken soup with vegetables, this version uses egg noodles (or if you're Polish, the kluski variety). Filling and wholesome, this recipe is also a great cold remedy option.

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Chicken piccata - Slice the chicken, dredge in flour, then sautée in a sauce containing lemon juice, butter, and capers to create this comforting Italian classic.

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Chicken alfredo - This creamy baked chicken dish is prepared with spaghetti and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and panko breadcrumbs.

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Grilled buffalo chicken breasts - Grilled buffalo chicken breasts look as good as they taste. Get the fire started by drizzling with hot pepper sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stand back and wait for heaven!

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Honey barbecue chicken wings - Bite-sized honey-glazed chicken cuts barbecued to a tee, a red hot dip at hand, and a vegetable skewer accompaniment—the holy trinity of snack food!

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Chicken fajita - For a bit of guilty indulgence, throw together strips of grilled chicken doused in a juicy lime marinade, add onions and bell peppers, and serve with flour tortillas.

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Chicken club sandwich - A club sandwich with chicken breast, bacon, tomato, cucumber, and herbs makes for a great lunchtime belly filler.

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Phanaeng - Known as red Thai curry to the rest of us, this traditional dish can be made with beef, pork, or chicken. Key ingredients include chili peppers, lime, lemongrass, and coconut milk.

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Breaded chicken fingers - Chicken fingers breaded with cashew nuts and coconut flakes and served with a mango and red pepper dip. Honestly, how good does that sound?

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Spicy buffalo chicken wrap - A comfort food favorite, spicy buffalo chicken wraps are ideally served with a side dish of fries, a handful of salad, and a devilishly spicy dip.

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Chicken salad - The great thing about this popular meal option is that like the salad choice, the chicken can be prepared in several different ways. It doesn't get much more healthy than this.

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Chicken thighs - As a chicken cut, chicken thighs pack plenty of flavor and work perfectly well grilled or roasted. Great for any night of the week.

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Chicken marinara - An Italian favorite, the star ingredient here is the marinara sauce made of Tuscan tomatoes, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Arrange chicken breasts over a bed of spaghetti, top with the sauce and crown with Parmesan cheese... just like mamma makes!

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Honey butter chicken biscuit - How about a homemade honey butter chicken biscuit to go? Layered with fried chicken tenders brushed with honey and garnished with hot sauce, this truck-stop special is made to travel and makes a perfect picnic snack.

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Mustard maple glazed chicken - If you like your bird with a bit of an edge, mustard maple glaze your chicken and throw garlic and lemon into the mix. Complement the ensemble with snap peas and sea salt.

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Chicken enchiladas - Use shredded chicken breast to conjure up this magical Mexican specialty. Add cheese to please and garnish with green onions and cilantro/coriander.

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Chicken in vegetable and tomato rice - A rich and hearty option, braised chicken and vegetables mixed into a tomato rice works wonders in winter when food becomes fuel in below-freezing temperatures.

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Chicken Kiev - One of the most famous chicken dishes out there, this recipe has evolved out of Russia and the Ukraine. Chicken Kiev is chicken wrapped around a garlic butter interior. It's then dredged through breadcrumbs and flour and baked or fried till crispy and golden. A more sinfully rich and tempting dish is hard to imagine.

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Chicken and dumplings -

Nothing really beats good old fashioned southern style chicken and dumplings for a quick and satisfying meal. Sprinkle with parsley for a healthy parting shot.

See also: Famed soups from around the world

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