Deliciously versatile chicken has a lot to offer. It's a great source of protein, and has fewer calories and
less saturated fat than most other meats. Chicken's mild flavor contributes to its popularity and you'll find easy
chicken recipes for almost any cuisine or cooking style.
These terrific chicken recipes celebrate the incredible versatility and adaptability of chicken.
Try a down-home favorite like our Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe or a tasty Chicken Pot Pie. Delicious Easy
Chicken Marsala will make even weekday meals special. Our collection of easy chicken recipes includes all-time
favorites as well as more modern ones such as Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Cream Sauce.
Browse our featured chicken recipes on the right, or check out our entire selection:
Proper storage of chicken is essential to maintain flavor and quality.
Chicken may be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days before cooking. It should be washed in cold water, patted dry, and wrapped in plastic food wrap or aluminum foil for refrigerator storage.
Chicken freezes well. Freeze chicken in original unopened store packaging. Or, you can wash chicken in cold water and pat dry. Then, wrap in freezer paper, aluminum foil, or resealable plastic freezer bags. When stored properly, chicken may be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Freezer temperature should be 0° F. or less.
Thawing Chicken
The safest way to thaw chicken is in the refrigerator but you can also use a microwave. Approximate thawing times for each are:
Refrigerator:
Chicken Type/Cut
Thawing Time
Whole chicken
12 to 16 hours
Cut-up chicken
4 to 9 hours
Microwave*:
Chicken Type/Cut
Thawing Time
Boneless breasts
9 to 13 minutes per pound
Chicken pieces
4 to 8 minutes per pound
Chicken quarters and whole chickens
5 to 9 minutes per pound
*Use Defrost or Low (30%) power setting. Cook immediately after thawing in the microwave.
