Food

16 Chicken and Citrus Recipes

December 5, 2012

Chicken and citrus are a perfect pair. A bit of tang brightens poultry without overwhelming it.

Souvláki (the name comes from soúvla, the Greek word for skewer) is a favorite dish served during Greek feasts and family gatherings. Lamb can also be substituted if you like. See the recipe for Chicken Skewers »Melanie Acevedo

Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemon — Roast chicken is a classic dish all over the world. In this beautiful version from Spain, the bird is rubbed with musky, floral saffron and stuffed with bright lemons and fresh rosemary before being popped in the oven.Andre Baranowski

In this straightforward white wine braise, chicken legs are brightened with tart kumquat and salty olives. Try serving it over couscous. See the Recipe for Braised Chicken with Kumquats and Green Olives»Sarah Karnasiewicz

See the RecipeAndré Baranowski

See the RecipePenny De Los Santos

Using a weight (such as a brick or a few soup cans) to press down on a partially deboned chicken as it cooks in a skillet reduces cooking time and yields an especially juicy, crisp bird.Landon Nordeman

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham) — For Asian-style grilled chicken wings, try this classic sweet-sour condiment with fish sauce and fresh lime juice.Todd Coleman

Moroccan Chicken With Carrot Puree
A mix of spicy, sweet, and bitter flavors gives this dish its distinctive character. See the recipe for Moroccan Chicken With Carrot Puree » Back to Recipes From the 2011 James Beard Award Nominees »Penny De Los Santos

Lemon and Rosemary Chicken (Pollo Arrosto) — Garlic, lemon, and rosemary enhance simple, juicy roast chicken.André Baranowski

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GREECE Thessaloniki chef Aglaia Patronaki showed us how to make this delicious, herb-strewn, skillet-braised chicken dish. See the recipe for Kotopoulo me Dendrolivano »Todd Coleman

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) — Even though this soup is usually served at Christmas dinner in Greek households, the lemon flavor makes it great year-round.Maxime Iattoni

Chicken and Onion Tagine (Djej Besla) — Onions stew until soft and sweet in this satisfying one-pot chicken dish flavored with saffron, turmeric, lemon, and olives. Get the recipe for Chicken and Onion Tagine (Djej Besla) »Todd Coleman

Grilled Chicken with Red Onion Jam — A thick, sweet red onion jam makes for a great accompaniment to this herbaceous grilled chicken.Helen Rosner

Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) — Similar to tortilla soup, this version is sour from lots of whole limes in the broth and garnish; roasted habañero chiles add smokey heat to this bright soup.James Oseland

Chicken, Olive, and Lemon Tagine (Djaj Mqualli) — Tagine, the Moroccan stew, shares its name with the terra-cotta pot it's traditionally cooked in, whose neat conical lid promotes convection and even cooking. There are many versions; maybe the most classic is braised chicken, green olives, and lemons in a sauce fragrant with ginger and coriander.Todd Coleman

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