Chicken

Easy. Effing awesome. That's what we think of this Mexican classic, whether for everyday or entertaining.

If you go weak in the knees at the mere thought of crisp skin on a roast hen, your day just got a heck of a lot better.

Pancakes are swell, but breakfast doesn't have an exclusive on maple syrup. Especially not when this maple roast chicken is in the house.

Know that elusive balance of ridiculously crisp skin yet tender meat and a dipping sauce that's sorta sweet but with some heat? Most wings fail miserably to achieve that. These nail it.

Booyah! We've found the secret to simple yet sensational fried chicken. And it's as basic as can be. Just salt. Pepper. Flour. Water. Patience.

Mind-bogglingly crisp oven-fried chicken. And it's sooo easy. Just shake, shake, shake chicken thighs in a bag of seasoned flour and bake unattended for a little while.

Authentic grilled jerk chicken from Helen Willinsky that's pretty much exactly like what you'd experience in the Caribbean.

You haven't lived until you've had chicken karaage, which is Japanese-style chicken that's marinated in soy and fried twice until crisp and oh so nice.

Stop your scoffing. This may not be conventional chili, but it's no sissy imposter. It's just a little subtler, soupier, and smokier.

If ever there was an unabashedly, unapologetically girlie burger, this is it. Still, we’ve seen guys polish them off without complaint.

These subtly flavored, relatively healthful (shhhh!) sliders are the sleeper hit at The Meatball Shop. Not hard to understand why.

With barely any effort, you can turn out terrific taco-ready barbacoa—that's uber tender shredded meat infused with a hint of heat.

"One of the best chicken recipes ever!" "Crisp-skinned." "Juicy." "Aromatic." "Easy." "Gorgeous." "Heavenly." That's what we're hearing from folks who've tried it.

Whatever the occasion, whether game day or late-night craving, these unconventionally spiced wings will handle your hankering.

These lip-tingling wings boast far less oil-spattering-all-over-the-kitchen fuss and fewer calories than the classic that you'd find at the neighborhood bar. Not that you'll be able to tell from the taste.

Er, what's the deal between Gung Bao and Kung Pao chicken? One is a centuries old tradition. The other is an Americanized riff. Guess which one this is.

What do we adore most about roast chicken? The fix-it-and-forget-about-it-ness of it. That and the countless ways to fancy it up. Here's one of our fuss-free favorites.

Some things never go out of style. Witness this throwback to the 50s recipe for drumsticks rolled in crumbs of any sort. Potato chips. Wasabi peas. Rice crackers.

Enchiladas that are offer something to please everyone, whether vegetarians or carnivores, including a simple yet spectacular green chile sauce.

Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.