Season Types: Winter

Serve these savory chicken thighs on a bed of steamed bulgur wheat or rice, with an herb salad. Toss torn stems of fresh parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or oregano with mixed baby salad greens, then dress in a simple vinaigrette.

This richly savory skillet dish is related to the classic French “coq au vin” or chicken braised in red wine. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food supper.

Shelled edamame replaces the traditional lima beans in this comforting chicken and corn stovetop dinner. Serve with a pan of golden cornbread and a tangy coleslaw.

Serve this richly flavored chicken over soft-cooked polenta or steamed Arborio rice. The savoriness of the sauce is a wonderful blending of the dried mushrooms and Marsala wine. Handle the Heat created this recipe from an ingredient list submitted by Nancy D., who won a grand prize in the Just Bare^®  Chicken +5 Ingredient Challenge.

Crush anise seeds in a mortar and pestle or by placing them between two pieces of waxed paper and use a rolling pin to roll over or lightly pound them. The gentle licorice flavor blends well with the sweetness of the fruit and rich port, while the dash of balsamic brings a tart balance.

Any dried mushrooms will work beautifully in this unique method for seasoning chicken. The mushroom “dust” lends a deep, rich flavor as it’s absorbed into the chicken skin. Making a creamy risotto with farro—a farrotto—filled with fresh mushrooms only boosts the umami of the dish.