Give chicken dinner a makeover with unexpectedly delicious flavours.
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Chicken with grapes and olives? Yep, we’re doing it. The flavours in this dish come together to create a rich and savoury masterpiece. Get the recipe: Harvest Roast Chicken with Grapes, Olives and Rosemary
Photo: Ryan SzulcLean in, we’ve got a hot tip: The secret to crispy chicken wings is baking powder. Thoroughly pat the wings dry then toss in baking powder for a crispy finish every time. Get the recipe: Crispy Oven-Baked Wings
Photo: Roberto CarusoKids like to eat with their hands, so give the people what they want: Sticky-sweet chicken on a stick with asparagus and bitty tomatoes. Get the recipe: Sweet Chili Chicken Sticks
Photo: Erik PutzYou could spend the time you’d be waiting for delivery whipping up your own Indian dish. Chicken thighs stay juicy, making them the perfect cut of meat for this creamy sauce. Get the recipe: Easy Butter Chicken
Photo: Roberto CarusoScrap that boring chicken breast plan in favour of this. Wrap perfectly spiced chicken in a warm tortilla with lots of cheese and sour cream. Oh, yeah, and a squirt of lime. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Scallopini Fajitas
Photo: Roberto CarusoA rotisserie chicken on its own is pretty basic. But shredded up and placed on a Caesar salad-style pizza, it’s living its best life. Get the recipe: Chicken Caesar Pizza
Photo: Roberto CarusoHere’s good old chicken thighs again, spicing up your life with a rub of flour, chili powder, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Dunk them in the easy raita we have instructions for, too. Get the recipe: Indian-Spiced Chicken Sticks
Photo: Roberto CarusoSign us up for anything quick and saucy. Ready in just 15 minutes, don’t you dare skimp on the raisins and dried apricots in the deliciously sweet and savoury sauce. Get the recipe: Quick and Saucy Moroccan Chicken
Photo: Maya VisnyeiTime to get freekeh (it’s a grain, relax) with this remix. Sure, sliced chicken atop a bowl of greens, veggies and grains is kind of basic. But just wait til you taste the tahini dressing. Get the recipe: Baked Chicken Freekeh Bowl
Photo: Erik PutzA bowl of this soup is never a bad plan. Spruce up your leftover chicken by adding it to the coconut-milk and stock broth that’s got lemongrass, rice noodles, snap peas and shredded carrot floating through it. Get the recipe: Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.