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    Baked Chicken Legs, Mexican Style

    Baked Chicken Legs, Mexican Style

    By Recipe Junkie

    5 Reviews

    Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

    Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

    Chicken Legs Grilled

    Chicken Legs Grilled

    Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut

    Braised Chicken Thighs With Sauerkraut

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    Japanese Mum's Chicken
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    We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in...

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    Recipe #68955

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    By JustJanS on August 13, 2003

    Recipe #68955

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    "We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in Japan for this, as it's her favourite recipe, and I wanted to share it here. It's simple and so good, and Tomoko, who is only 16, did such a good job of cooking this, then translating the recipe to English..."

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    Ingredients: garlic cloves, soy sauce...

    804 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Ranch Chicken Thighs
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    Needed a quick & easy weeknight meal. This is adapted from an old Taste of Home magazine. The chicken is tasty & juicy, with a nice crunchy crust....

    Ranch Chicken Thighs

    Recipe #42603

    Ranch Chicken Thighs

    By KeyWee on October 7, 2002

    Recipe #42603

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    "Needed a quick & easy weeknight meal. This is adapted from an old Taste of Home magazine. The chicken is tasty & juicy, with a nice crunchy crust. You won't miss the skin!"

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    Ingredients: dry breadcrumbs, italian seasoning...

    179 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya
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    A Cajun classic, meal in one pot! Have the hot sauce ready to splash on. Serve with some crusty french bread, a nice crisp salad, and some of your favorite...

    Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

    Recipe #28165

    Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

    By Sue Lau on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28165

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    "A Cajun classic, meal in one pot! Have the hot sauce ready to splash on. Serve with some crusty french bread, a nice crisp salad, and some of your favorite wine. :)"

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    Ingredients: andouille sausages, dried oregano...

    159 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

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    Recipe #474190

    Khao Suratan (Rice of the Sultans)
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    Many centuries ago, traders from Indonesia brought exotic spices to Thailand such as saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In Thailand, such culinary riches...

    Khao Suratan (Rice of the Sultans)

    By Celticevergreen on February 14, 2012

    Recipe #474190

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    "Many centuries ago, traders from Indonesia brought exotic spices to Thailand such as saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In Thailand, such culinary riches were still new and terribly expensive. Thais gave this special chicken and rice recipe its name based on the rulers of Sumatra, who were sultans and could afford such luxuries."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, sweet bell peppers...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

    Recipe #474049

    Barbecued Drumsticks With Orange Couscous
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    Love chicken and couscous and this is a economical recipe from Recipe+

    Barbecued Drumsticks With Orange Couscous

    By I'mPat on February 14, 2012

    Recipe #474049

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    "Love chicken and couscous and this is a economical recipe from Recipe+"

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    Ingredients: couscous, marinade...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #474000

    Chicken Adobo (Cook's Illustrated)
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    This is a classic Filipino dish that Cook's Illustrated researched and revised. Chicken thighs are braised in soy sauce, vinegar and coconut milk. I...

    Chicken Adobo (Cook's Illustrated)

    By duonyte on February 12, 2012

    Recipe #474000

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    "This is a classic Filipino dish that Cook's Illustrated researched and revised. Chicken thighs are braised in soy sauce, vinegar and coconut milk. I served with coconut rice and a salad. The pre-cooking of the thighs releases a lot of fat that is discarded."

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, coconut milk...

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    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins

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    Balsamic Chicken Thighs
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    This is a quick and easy recipe that never fails to please even my picky DDs. Since chicken thighs are usually inexpensive it makes a economical meal. I...

    Balsamic Chicken Thighs

    Recipe #71557

    Balsamic Chicken Thighs

    By mickie49 on September 15, 2003

    Recipe #71557

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    "This is a quick and easy recipe that never fails to please even my picky DDs. Since chicken thighs are usually inexpensive it makes a economical meal. I like to serve these with some type of rice side dish and a green salad."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, salt and pepper...

    140 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    The Thigh Who Loved Me
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    Another take on one of those great low fat recipes from the Podleski sisters. This one gives you extra-tasty oven barbecued chicken thighs.

    The Thigh Who Loved Me

    Recipe #51230

    The Thigh Who Loved Me

    By HOUSEMANAGER (Charlene) on January 14, 2003

    Recipe #51230

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    "Another take on one of those great low fat recipes from the Podleski sisters. This one gives you extra-tasty oven barbecued chicken thighs."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, Dijon mustard...

    66 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce
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    For Shae, who discovered this on a Chinese buffet. I had found this on a buffet also. It is a great little dish, with a little bite of pepper that is...

    Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce

    Recipe #45308

    Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce

    By Sue Lau on November 4, 2002

    Recipe #45308

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    "For Shae, who discovered this on a Chinese buffet. I had found this on a buffet also. It is a great little dish, with a little bite of pepper that is quite addictive!"

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, cornstarch...

    56 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs
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    This is my first recipe - please be kind! My kids love it and when I take it to a BBQ everyone wants the recipe. It is a variation on one I found in epicurious...

    Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

    Recipe #99156

    Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs

    By barb63 on September 3, 2004

    Recipe #99156

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    "This is my first recipe - please be kind! My kids love it and when I take it to a BBQ everyone wants the recipe. It is a variation on one I found in epicurious a while ago. It is very easy and very yummy!!"

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    Ingredients: fresh basil, fresh coriander...

    110 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Moroccan Chicken
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    This is from my Eat Well, Stay Well cookbook. Easily doubled and put in the freezer for make-ahead cooking. Don’t let the long list of spices scare you....

    Moroccan Chicken

    Recipe #184497

    Moroccan Chicken

    By dicentra on September 3, 2006

    Recipe #184497

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    "This is from my Eat Well, Stay Well cookbook. Easily doubled and put in the freezer for make-ahead cooking. Don’t let the long list of spices scare you. It is easy to make! Serve with cous cous."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, olive oil...

    45 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Excite Me Tonight! Chicken!
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    Dress up that ordinary grilled chicken to create an exotic Mediterranean meal that will excite your family and friends. These 4 marinades will transform...

    Excite Me Tonight! Chicken!

    Recipe #127262

    Excite Me Tonight! Chicken!

    By NcMysteryShopper on June 23, 2005

    Recipe #127262

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    "Dress up that ordinary grilled chicken to create an exotic Mediterranean meal that will excite your family and friends. These 4 marinades will transform your menu into an international culinary delight. Whether you use whole butterflied poussins, game hens, broiler halves, chicken parts or boneless chicken cubes on skewers, you will find the following..."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground pepper...

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 28 mins

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    Fried Chicken Legs Done My Way!
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    DH and I love chicken legs better than the other sections of the chicken. I just add my special touch of seasonings to the basic flour mixture. Everyone...

    Fried Chicken Legs Done My Way!

    Recipe #127053

    Fried Chicken Legs Done My Way!

    By Marsha D. on June 21, 2005

    Recipe #127053

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    "DH and I love chicken legs better than the other sections of the chicken. I just add my special touch of seasonings to the basic flour mixture. Everyone loves them legs!!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, beau monde seasoning...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Garlic Chicken Thighs
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    Full of flavor and VERY easy. Substitute chicken breast for a low fat version.

    Garlic Chicken Thighs

    Recipe #47438

    Garlic Chicken Thighs

    By Steve_G on November 22, 2002

    Recipe #47438

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    "Full of flavor and VERY easy. Substitute chicken breast for a low fat version."

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    Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, rosemary...

    37 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    "Not the best. I modified and used breast meat to lessen the fat. Also used a lite beer." 

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