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20 satisfying chicken recipes for winter

Tonight, try a fresh take on everyone's favourite poultry. From a revamp on a French classic to simple one-pan dishes, these recipes will inspire you in the kitchen through spring.
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Spatchcock roast chicken with grapes

Photo, Sian Richards.

20 winter chicken recipes

Nutty chicken stew with squash

You can't go wrong with a bowl-full of hearty chicken and vegetables. Get the recipe.

Best recipes of 2016: Nutty chicken and squash stewPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Spiced Tahini Chicken With Cucumber Salad

Our spiced tahini chicken with cucumber salad is a gluten-free meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Get this spiced tahini chicken with cucumber salad recipe.

Spiced tahini chicken with cucumber salad on a plate for an easy weeknight dinner recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Lemon-garlic chicken with spinach

This one-pot wonder uses just a few basic ingredients, and is a cinch to make. Try it for dinner tonight! Get the recipe.

The best ways to cook chicken: Lemon-garlic chicken with spinachPhoto, Sian Richards.

Chicken cacciatore

This tomatoey chicken cacciatore makes enough for dinner tonight, and the leftovers become a cozy chicken soup tomorrowGet the recipe.

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Chicken caccitorePhoto, Sian Richards.

Chicken Chili Verde

A cozy and comforting chili that will put a smile on your face on the coldest of days of winter. Get our chicken chili recipe.

A bowl of chicken chili verde, topped with grated cheddar, sliced jalapeños, sliced avocados and filled with navy beans and baby spinach on a white plate on a larger white plate next to a wood-handled spoon; a bowl of tortilla chips and a bowl of sliced avocado and sliced jalapenos(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Coq au vin blanc

Traditional coq au vin uses red wine, which can result in a slightly purple finished dish. This white version is considerably more elegant, and perfect for an easy dinner party.

Coq au vin blancPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Spatchcock roast chicken with grapes

A simple Sunday dinner that serves up to eight people. Get the recipe.

Spatchcock roast chicken with grapesAngus Fergusson

Creamy chicken curry with crispy chickpeas

Golden roasted chicken over a rich, smooth sauce. Pair with our oven-roasted chickpeas recipe to make this main a showstopper for entertaining.

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20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Gingery chicken congee

This simple but delicious rice porridge is a classic Asian breakfast and a test-kitchen staff favourite. It’s especially good for anyone who prefers savoury over sweet on a chilly morning. It’s great in a thermal container on a ski trip too.

Gingery chicken congeePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Roasted chicken and romano bean stew

This half-hour stew is packed with vegetables and protein, making dinner a balanced and hearty seasonal meal.

Roasted chicken and romano bean stewPhoto, Erik Putz.

Cider chicken with brown-butter orzo

Golden chicken meets rich, short-cut pasta with greens for a fast, fresh and filling dish – the perfect fit for a hectic work week. Bon appétit!

Cider chicken with brown butter orzoPhoto, Erik Putz.

Fried chicken and waffles

Every element of this Southern classic is better for you. Whole wheat waffles, oven-baked chicken and a drizzle of spicy honey. Oh, and did we mention it’s to die for?

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20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Better butter chicken

Ever order a curry and find pools of grease floating on it? We cut way back on butter and added a secret ingredient — cashew butter!

20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Faux-tisserie chicken and dilly potatoes

Dust off that pressure cooker and whip up a delicious dinner starring tender, spiced chicken and potatoes.

20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

Matzo-ball soup

Combat the cold with this cozy soup; full of hearty ingredients, it'll warm you up in record time.

20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Chili-garlic chicken with sesame carrot coins

On a tight schedule tonight? This 20-minute chicken recipe is a richly flavoured and healthful option for the dinner table.

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20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Sweet and spicy chicken stir-fry

Spicy chicken meets sweet pineapple and tender-crisp peppers in this easy stir-fry. The secret ingredient? Red pepper jelly. (Shhh.)

20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Erik Putz.

Warm chicken & apple salad

A hearty salad that holds its own at dinner. Pour out a few glasses of crisp white wine for guests, and sit down to enjoy a fresh, harvest-inspired meal.

Warm-chicken-and-apple-saladPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Spanish chicken and rice

No time for an afternoon siesta? Take another cue from our friends in Spain, and dine with European style tonight.

20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Erik Putz.

Quinoa chicken with collards

Coated with quinoa and chia, this meal is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre. (Bonus: It's ready in under 30 minutes!)

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20 satisfying chicken recipes for winterPhoto, Erik Putz.

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