Perfectly seasoned, juicy and crispy, and the best picnic food of all time, fried chicken is a treat that’s easier than you think to make at home.

Chicken Piccata is sophisticated and simple, lightening-fast, lemon-infused and butter-glossed,

In this easy chopped salad, chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados and Jack cheese are tossed with a homemade chili ranch dressing and a garnish of crumbled tortilla chips.

In this riff on Coq au Vin, the chicken is falling-off-the-bone tender after braising in a light, bright rosé along with shallots, mushrooms, thyme, and pancetta.

Get your veggies and then some in this thick and hearty minestrone soup, crammed with nine varieties of vegetables plus pasta and savory chicken meatballs in a flavorful broth perked up with V8.

Jarlsberg, Gruyere, ricotta and Parmesan combine in this rich, cheesy lasagna that marries chicken with caramelized onions, diced pancetta, and sauteed cremini mushrooms in a creamy bechamel sauce.

Soft baby greens topped with slices of tender chicken, crumbles of tangy goat cheese, chewy dried cherries, crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of syrupy fig vinaigrette.

Serve this classic Chicken Marsala with a Caesar salad and a glass of red and transport yourself to a hidden-away spot in Sicily.

Of all the dishes that fill the house with tantalizing aromas, Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken is at the top of the list.

Chunky and thick with healthy vegetables, flecked with fresh herbs, chicken soup can be customized in infinite ways to accommodate whatever you’re in the mood for, or whatever you have on hand.