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Chicken, Turkey & Other Poultry

From simple, home-cooked meals to the most elegant of gourmet preparations, chicken is always right at home, making it one of the most versatile foods in the culinary world. We'll explore it all, including other poultry such as turkey, duck, goose and more.
What's Your Favorite Chicken Recipe? - Share Your Tips for Co…
Do you have a favorite chicken recipe that you prepare again and again? Share your favorite way of cooking chicken, or get tips and ideas from other readers.
How to Cook Chicken
Whether you've never cooked a chicken before, or you're looking for a new twist on the same old chicken, look no further. Here's the ultimate guide on how to cook chicken.
How to Truss a Chicken
Trussing a chicken involves tying it with kitchen twine so that it cooks evenly. This illustrated tutorial shows you how to truss a chicken.
Baked Chicken Recipe
This delicious baked chicken is first dredged in seasoned flour and then baked in the oven. Check out this easy baked chicken recipe.
Herb Broiled Chicken Recipe
This broiled chicken recipe is simple, classic and delicious. Broiled chicken is prepared using a smaller bird called a "broiler" that halved and cooked beneath a very hot flame.
10 Ways to Use Chicken Stock
So you've made some amazing chicken stock. Now what? Here are 10 recipes you can make using chicken stock.
Roasted Chicken: 10 Ways
Roasting a chicken is also one of the easiest ways to prepare a delicious family dinner. Here are ten different takes on the classic roasted chicken, including some tasty variations from around the world.
Roast Turkey Breast
Roasted turkey breast is a great alternative to roasting a whole turkey. A turkey breast cooks much faster and is far more moist and juicy, too.
Basic Stuffing Recipe
This basic stuffing recipe is cooked in the oven, not inside the bird. Besides being safer, it's also much tastier this way because the top gets nice and crispy in the oven.
How NOT to Thaw a Frozen Turkey
Wondering how to thaw a turkey? There are four ways, and three of them are bad. Learn how NOT to thaw a frozen turkey, along with the one and only safe way to do it.
How To Make Gravy: Chicken or Turkey Gravy Recipe
Making chicken or turkey gravy starts with broth or stock which is then reduced and thickened. Learn how to make a simple chicken or turkey gravy.
Don't Roast That Turkey!
Is perfectly roasted turkey a myth? Read about the "poultry paradox" that ensures roasted turkey will almost never come out right, and what to do about it.
How To Roast A Chicken
Roasted chicken is one of the tastiest dishes you can make. This easy guide to roasting chicken will show you how it's done. Learn how to roast a chicken.
Grilled Chicken with Sesame & Ginger
This recipe for Grilled Chicken with Sesame and Ginger blends sweet, salty and aromatic flavors into a simple but sophisticated Asian-inspired chicken dish.
Chicken Piccata Recipe
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian recipe that really takes all the difficulty out of cooking chicken. And the simple, tangy sauce is pretty heavenly.
Chicken Breasts Marengo Recipe
Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte's chef created this dish following the battle of Marengo in 1800. Napoleon was a tough boss, so if it was good enough for him, it's bound to be pretty good.
Chicken with Champagne & Prosciutto
This is a very luxurious dish that combines the acidity of the champagne with the saltiness of the prosciutto to great effect. Try serving it on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.
Chicken & Poultry Safety Tips
These safety and food handling guidelines will give you tips on preparing and storing chicken and poultry. Learn how to freeze and thaw chicken, turkey or other poultry safely.

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