chicken Recipes
216 delicious chicken recipes from around the world
Arepa Reina Pepiada
Venezuela's iconic 'Queen Arepa' – a perfectly grilled corn patty, split and generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and mayonnaise. Named in honor of Susana Duijm, Miss World 1955.
Arroz Atollado
A rich and comforting soupy rice dish from the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, featuring a medley of tender pork, chicken, and savory chorizo, simmered with aromatics and rice to a luscious, spoonable consistency.
Arroz con Pollo
A classic Cuban one-pot dish featuring tender chicken braised with aromatic sofrito, vibrant bell peppers, tomatoes, and fluffy rice, colored with the golden hue of saffron or annatto.
Arroz con Pollo Peruano (Peruvian Green Chicken and Rice)
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian comfort dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice infused with a bright cilantro sauce, complemented by sweet peas. This recipe offers a taste of authentic home cooking.
Arroz con Pollo Venezolano
A classic one-pot Venezuelan dish featuring tender chicken simmered with rice, vegetables, and a hint of beer for depth of flavor. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jamaica's iconic spicy grilled chicken, deeply marinated in a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers, aromatic allspice, fresh thyme, and other island spices. Traditionally smoked over pimento wood for an unparalleled smoky depth.
Buffalo Wings
The original Buffalo, NY classic: crispy fried chicken wings coated in a tangy, spicy butter-based hot sauce, traditionally served with cooling blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks.
Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
A comforting and nourishing Mexican chicken soup, often considered a cure-all. A whole chicken is simmered with aromatic vegetables and spices, then combined with hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, chayote, and corn. Served with fresh garnishes, it's a soul-warming dish perfect for any occasion.
Caldo Tlalpeño
A hearty and flavorful Tlalpan-style chicken soup, featuring tender chicken, chickpeas, smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, and fresh avocado. Named after the historic borough of Tlalpan in Mexico City.
Chupe de Gallina (Venezuelan Hen Cream Soup)
A rich and comforting Andean-style cream soup made with tender hen, potatoes, and cheese. Traditionally served with poached eggs.
Churrasco (Brazilian BBQ)
Authentic Brazilian Churrasco, a celebratory feast featuring various cuts of meat grilled over charcoal on long skewers, served rodízio style. This method emphasizes the natural flavor of the high-quality meats, seasoned simply with coarse salt.
Classic American Chicken Pot Pie
A comforting and hearty classic, this chicken pot pie features tender chicken and a medley of vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce, all topped with a golden, flaky pie crust. Perfect for a cozy meal.
Cobb Salad
A classic American chopped salad, famously created at the Brown Derby in Hollywood. It features a vibrant arrangement of ingredients in distinct rows over a bed of crisp greens, typically dressed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
Coxinha
Brazilian chicken croquettes - teardrop-shaped fried dough filled with creamy shredded chicken. A beloved and iconic snack in Brazil, often resembling a small chicken drumstick.
Coxinha de Frango
Brazilian chicken croquettes - teardrop-shaped fried dough stuffed with creamy shredded chicken. A beloved and iconic Brazilian snack.
Empadão (Brazilian Chicken Pie)
A classic Brazilian double-crust savory pie filled with shredded chicken, corn, olives, and hearts of palm, encased in a tender, flaky pastry. Perfect for gatherings and parties.
Empadão de Frango
A classic Brazilian double-crust chicken pie, known for its creamy, savory filling encased in a tender, buttery pastry. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Empadinha
Empadinhas are beloved Brazilian mini pies, featuring a delicate, buttery shortcrust pastry filled with a savory shredded chicken and hearts of palm mixture.
Empanada de Pollo (Venezuelan Chicken Empanadas)
Crispy, golden-fried empanadas filled with a savory shredded chicken and vegetable mixture. A beloved Venezuelan street food and appetizer.
Enchiladas Rojas
Classic Mexican red enchiladas featuring corn tortillas dipped in a rich, smoky chili sauce, filled with tender shredded chicken, and topped with cooling crema, crumbled queso fresco, and thinly sliced onion.
Enchiladas Suizas
Authentic Enchiladas Suizas, a classic Mexican dish featuring tender chicken-filled corn tortillas bathed in a rich, creamy tomatillo sauce and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. This recipe is inspired by the original Sanborns recipe.
Enmoladas
Tender corn tortillas are briefly fried, then bathed in a rich, complex mole sauce and filled with shredded chicken. This dish is a delightful fusion of enchiladas and the iconic Mexican mole.
Escabeche de Pollo (Peruvian Pickled Chicken)
A classic Peruvian dish featuring tender, fried chicken pieces bathed in a vibrant, tangy escabeche sauce made with pickled onions, ají amarillo, and vinegar. This dish, with its colonial heritage, is delicious served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for picnics or as a refreshing main course.
Flautas (Crispy Rolled Taquitos)
Authentic Mexican flautas, also known as taquitos, are made by tightly rolling corn tortillas around a savory filling, then deep-frying them until perfectly golden and crispy. Traditionally filled with shredded chicken or beef, these are a delightful appetizer or main course, best served with cool crema, vibrant salsa, crisp lettuce, and crumbled queso fresco.