Substitute other berry or summer fruit-based preserves for the blackberry preserves—raspberry or apricot are especially delicious with wings. Read More

If cooking indoors, place the wings in a rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and pop under the broiler for about 15 minutes, brushing them with the mop sauce before serving. Read More

Sage is the primary flavor in commercial poultry seasoning because it complements chicken, turkey, and game birds so well. Using fresh leaves, chopped up and blended into a dish of butter, makes the perfect self-basting mixture for bone-in breasts. Read More

Look for pouches of cooked wild rice in the grains section of the grocery store—they’re a nice shortcut for a summer salad. If you like to get the grill going, prepare the chicken breasts as directed and char-grill them. Read More

Keep an eye out for the rainbow of small potatoes available in the market—from tiny golden to invitingly purple ones that roast quickly to a subtle sweetness alongside tender spring asparagus. If you grow lemon thyme in your garden, sprinkle that over the roasted veggies. Read More

Once you’ve steamed the kale, mixing up the creamy filling for the chicken takes just minutes. Feel free to substitute other favorite greens, like spinach or Swiss chard. Look for the herbed cheese in the deli department. Read More

This simple, creamy chowder can be garnished in a lot of ways—try chopped fresh chives, toasted pumpkin seeds, or toasted cornbread croutons. Read More

Either julienne raw beets for this beautiful quick salad, or look for cooked beets in the produce section or even jarred pickled beets—a surprising sweet-tart counterpoint to the sweet berries and pungent blue cheese. Read More

Marinating chicken drumsticks or thighs in a balsamic vinegar-olive oil dressing spiked with rosemary and oregano is quick and delicious—and can be started the night before or earlier in the day. Read More

Bone-in chicken breasts are much more tolerant of grill heat, but to guarantee a moist, juicy outcome, marinate the chicken for a little while, then cook over indirect heat. Read More

When sun-kissed plums are at their peak, so are other luscious stone fruits, like apricots, nectarines, or pluots—a cross between plums and apricots. Read More

There’s not much that beats the luscious combo of bacon and creamy ranch-style dressing. Make your own ranch (it’s simple) and spoon it over sliced roasted chicken breast and a bed of crisp butter lettuce. 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

Shredded Brussels sprouts are the new coleslaw, teamed up here with sweet cranberries and tangy feta cheese. Earthy quinoa cooks up so quickly it’s easy to make a small amount for coating tender chicken breasts—a nice counterpoint to the crunch of the salad. Bake Your Day created this recipe from… Read More

Roast these sweet-savory chicken legs in a hot oven or add a smoky edge on the grill. If you grill, wait to glaze the chicken until the last 10 minutes of grilling so the glaze won’t burn. Serve with roasted or grilled new potatoes, tossed with garlic-infused olive oil. Read More

Baby artichokes are really fully grown, just smaller when ready to be harvested. They are a great source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, and minerals—in addition to being beautiful and a seasonal treat. Try to find dandelion greens, too, as they have a fleeting season. Read More

A finalist in the 2012 Just BARE® Just 5 Cooking Challenge, this recipe comes from Melanie T. of Tulsa, OK. The melding of sweet berries, honey, and chile heat is fantastic with chicken. Read More

Just BARE® Just 5 Cooking Challenge finalist Robin C. of Boise, ID paired the warm flavors of chutney with grilled chicken, caramelized pears and Savoy cabbage in this refreshing recipe. Read More

This Just 5 Challenge finalist recipe is the creation of Patricia F. of Langley WA. A variation of traditional basil pesto, this recipe uses fresh mint leaves instead for a fresh and full summery flavor. Read More