Exuberant fans + asphalt neighborhoods. The idea of celebrating outdoors in the brisk autumn air is a time-honored tradition harkening back to harvest festivals. College football parties most likely started on Ivy League campuses more than a century ago. Over time, ardent tailgating has become a mainstay activity at collegiate,… Read More

Is there anything this sandwich can’t do? Grilled cheese is a charmer. It wins friends pretty much at hello, and for many people the introduction starts early. Often, the relationship goes so far back to childhood that it’s nearly impossible to say when you first took a bite of a… Read More

These summery wraps rely on fresh, crisp garden greens, fragrant herbs, and rich marinated chicken thighs for their wonderful combination of textures and flavor. Read More

For a healthy and special touch on chicken, this dish is loaded with antioxidants, not to mention flavor. It’s great to cook at the end of summer when stone fruit is coming to an end. You could even crust the chicken and make the relish early in the day or… Read More

These flatbread pizzas are great for a unique weeknight supper—the vinegary-sweet chutney zips up the chunky tomato sauce and melds beautifully with the salty cheese. If you have trouble finding queso fresco substitute some crumbled feta cheese. Ambitious Kitchen created this recipe from an ingredient list submitted by Angela S.,… Read More

Look for interesting flatbreads in the deli or bakery section of the grocery store. They’re ready made to be transformed into a crust for a super-quick snack or supper. Read More

These hearty chicken sandwiches aren’t for the faint of heart. Boneless chicken thighs, smoky bacon, rich Gouda cheese, and aromatic leeks make for a big bite burger! Rachel Cooks created this recipe from an ingredient list submitted by Jodi T., who won a grand prize in the Just BARE® Chicken… Read More

Aioli is just a garlic-infused mayonnaise—look for a blend that is spiked with chiles or horseradish, like wasabi. It lends a savory-spicy accent to a crisp slaw that complements the blackened grilled chicken. Handle the Heat created this list from an ingredient list submitted by Antonio T., who won a… Read More

Rich, sweet, and crunchy—what more can you ask of a chicken sandwich? Use a grainy bakery loaf, thickly sliced, to sandwich the coated chicken patties. Lightly pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures it will cook evenly and stay moist. A Zesty Bite created this recipe from an ingredient… Read More

Topping whole-grain flatbreads with the ingredients for a Greek-style chicken salad creates a complete meal, full of rich, good-for-you flavor. Read More

These French-Vietnamese sandwiches are a staple of food trucks around the country. This zesty, sweetly glazed chicken version is worth the extra few minutes to prep the pickled veggie slaw and maybe even make your own truly French, truly homemade mayo!… Read More

These rich sandwiches drip with juicy seasoned chicken, ripe tomato, and briny pickles. If you don’t have a sandwich press or Panini grill, cook them on a stovetop grill, griddle, hot skillet, or charcoal grill with chunks of sweet bell pepper and onion. Read More

Head over to your favorite local wood-fired pizzeria to purchase baked crusts. They often will sell untopped baked dough as focaccia, brushed with olive oil and seasoned with coarse salt and maybe crumbled dried rosemary. These bubbly, charred crusts are perfect for simply dressed pizzas, like this classic Margherita—sweet Italian… Read More

Arrange these satisfying bites in covered bento lunch containers for lunch at the pool or on the beach—or cook the chicken ahead and have all the ingredients ready to make roll-ups one by one as you’d like. Read More

It’s easier now to find miniature ciabatta or grainy Kaiser rolls than ever before. Matching the right bread to the filling makes all the difference—taking a basic grilled chicken sandwich and making it special occasion fare. Read More

Pierce any puffed areas of dough with the tip of a knife, then top with chicken-pesto mixture and cheese. Bake, covered, for a few minutes longer—just until the cheese is melted. Read More

It’s easy to quickly sauté the chicken and veggie filling ahead of time for these hearty burritos—or use leftover shredded chicken, tossed with the barbecue sauce. Then just spoon in crunchy cabbage and shredded carrot with the rest of the filling. Read More

All over the eastern Mediterranean these spiced meat sandwiches are a street food staple. Originating in northwestern Turkey, this style of seasoned meat wrap is so common it’s sometimes called the Middle Eastern taco. Read More

Chicken is leaner than other types of ground meat so making juicy burgers takes just a few extra minutes of attention, but it’s definitely worth it. Read More