Nearly everyone loveschickenfor what it isn’t.
It soaks up flavors readily while still providing a satisfying bite that everyone loves.
But some of these recipes can leave cooks scratching their heads if they are unfamiliar.
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Do you know the difference between Chicken Divan and Chicken Dijon?
Or what makes a fricassee different from a tetrazzini?
Plus, check out these15 Old-Fashioned Cooking Tips That Really Work, Say Experts.
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This is more of a technique than a dish, so feel free to ad-lib with your favorite veggies.
Try this Chicken Fricassee recipe fromNatasha’s Kitchen.
It appeared on over 300 menus between 1910-1960.
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It’s time to bring this easy, comforting chicken dish back.
Try this Chicken a la King recipe fromTaste and Tell.
The recipe fromKevin Is Cookingeschews the condensed soup for a traditional Mornay sauce, resulting in far less sodium.
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Try this Scratch Made Chicken Divan recipe fromKevin Is Cooking.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Finally a French dish!
Use the best quality ham and swiss you’re free to get for the best flavor.
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Our recipe skips the pan-frying for a baked version that slashes the fat and calories.
Try our recipe forChicken Cordon Bleu with Honey Mustard Sauce.
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Coq au Vin
French?
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Yes, actually, Coq a Vin is a decidedly French dish.
It literally translates to “rooster in wine.”
Try our recipe forClassic Slow-Cooker Chicken in Red Wine.
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Chicken Kiev
Chicken Kievis a Russian dish with French influence that was perfected in Ukraine.
This one fromWholesome Yumgives it a paleo spin and bakes it for fewer calories.
Try this Chicken Kiev recipe fromWholesome Yum.
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It isnamed after a battle that Napoleon won.
This dish is naturally lighter than some of the other chicken dishes on this list.
Try this Chicken Marengo recipe fromThe Spruce Eats.
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Try this Chicken Dijon recipe fromThe Seasoned Mom.
Try this Chicken Marbella recipe fromZestful Kitchen.
Try this Cuban Mojo Chicken recipe fromLemon Blossoms.
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Try this Shake ‘n Bake Chicken recipe fromLove From the Oven.
While the original is off-the-charts unhealthy, this one fromA Pinch of Healthyis flavorful without being heavy.
Try this Chicken Tetrazzini recipe fromA Pinch of Healthy.
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Try this Arroz con Pollo recipe fromThe Cozy Cook.
This is an Italian-American dish in the style of a French dish, hence the name.
Add capers to the sauce and you have yourselfchicken piccata.
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Try this Chicken Francaise recipe fromNot Entirely Average.
Chicken Cacciatore
This dish is the Italian version of hunter’s chicken.
Try this Chicken Cacciatore recipe fromWell Plated.
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Try our recipe forChicken Parm with Spinach.
Seek out Hungarian paprika and skip the stuff on your spice rack that expired in 2012.
Try this Chicken Paprikash recipe fromThe Cozy Apron.
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Marinating the chicken overnight in yogurt helps tenderize it and adds richness to the dish.
Try this Butter Chicken recipe fromRecipeTinEats.
Get our recipe forBest-Ever Healthier Chicken Pot Pie.
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It’s no wonder that these classic, old-fashioned chicken recipes have stood the test of time.
A previous version of this article was originally published on May 20, 2022.
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