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Chicken Thighs: Love Them or Hate Them?

When I was younger I used to hate eating chicken thighs.

When I was younger I used to hate eating chicken thighs. There was something about the dark meat and the bones that I didn't like. However, I've grown to love chicken thighs. They're more flavorful than breasts and far more affordable. Do you cook with chicken thighs? How do you feel about them?

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Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Thighs With Leeks and Shiitakes

Chicken, when served with a saucy side of leeks and mushrooms, makes for a smooth-sailing weeknight supper.

Chicken, when served with a saucy side of leeks and mushrooms, makes for a smooth-sailing weeknight supper. Use healthy skinless chicken thighs from last night's meal as the star of the dish, simmering and serving it in a white wine sauce.

Although white wine, mushrooms, and leeks are a standard flavor combination, change things up by switching out button mushrooms for Asian shiitakes and stirring in anise-tinged tarragon at the end. Make this fast and easy dinner for two tonight when you read more.

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Sunday Slow Cooker: Spiced Chicken Stew With Carrots

Since most of you eat chicken a couple times a week, I thought I'd share a really basic slow cooker recipe that produces solid results.

Since most of you eat chicken a couple times a week, I thought I'd share a really basic slow cooker recipe that produces solid results.

This spiced carrot and chicken stew takes inspiration from the slow-braised tagines of North Africa, with flavors like cinnamon, cumin, cilantro, and golden raisins.

If you aren't crazy about chicken thighs, you can use chicken breasts. Serve over couscous or rice pilaf. Want the recipe? Then keep on reading.

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Monday's Leftovers: Braised Chicken With Vegetables

Following a weekend bacchanal full of Champagne kisses and caviar dreams, usher in the brand-new work week with a down-to-earth meal that's affordable, wholesome, and easy to prepare.

Following a weekend bacchanal full of Champagne kisses and caviar dreams, usher in the brand-new work week with a down-to-earth meal that's affordable, wholesome, and easy to prepare.

Use leftover chicken thighs, leftover white wine from your New Year's celebration, and frozen vegetables to create an aromatic chicken braise.

Serve the one-pot meal atop a heaping mound of brown rice, and you've got a healthful dinner. See the recipe when you keep reading.

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Sunday Dinner: Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs

When I was a kid, my mom would always save the white chicken meat for my dad.

When I was a kid, my mom would always save the white chicken meat for my dad. It wasn't until I was a bit older that I realized it created the best situation for my mom. By saving the white meat, she was able to look like a nice wife and she was able to save the best part of the chicken for herself. The white meat of the bird is very tasty, however it's the complex dark meat that is oh-so-delicious. If you enjoy the flavor as much as I do, then check out this recipe I found for Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs. It's a quick meal — however it does require quite a long marinating time — that will be perfect for your Sunday evening. To get the recipe, read more