Chicken

One of the highlights in the staff-meal rotation at Rustic Canyon is this garlic-ginger fried chicken.

I used to be put off by poaching chicken as I feared it was more complicated than my simple fried version. But it's actually much easier, because while the chicken poaches you can prepare the rest of the food. These days I often poach 3 or 4 chicken breasts at a time, then keep them in the fridge so I can toss them into salads over the following days. Poaching really helps to keep the moisture in the meat, so the end result is much more enjoyable than dried, overcooked chicken.

The leftovers from this wholesome, spiced-up chicken dinner are just as good as the meal itself.

Most people don't know escarole from escargot, but that's okay. Just know that escarole is a delicious leafy green vegetable that's high in vitamin C. Leeks, which resemble large scallions, have a slightly oniony flavor. Here, I've used both in a main-meal soup that is filling and nutritious. Try sprinkling a little smoked paprika over the soup before adding the cheese-it will give a sweet, smoky, slightly spicy flavor.

This is how we make chicken bone broth at home. If you'd like, you can switch out the herbs and vegetables for others you prefer. For example, you could add leeks, celery, or a different type of onion. Roast the vegetables first for added depth of flavor and color. Be sure to keep the ingredients covered by adding water just to cover through- out the simmering process. The pot can be left overnight to simmer on your stove; however, be sure there is enough liquid in the pot before you go to bed, and keep the flame low. Too much evaporation will result in a burnt batch.

Two chicken halves won't fit in a standard 10-inch cast-iron, so this recipe calls for both a pan and a baking sheet. If you have a 14-inch pan, you can go straight from stovetop to oven.

If you prefer white-meat chicken, use skinless, boneless breasts that have been cut in half crosswise.

A pasta casserole recipe featuring chicken breast, pasta shells, tomatoes and cheese combined and baked to melt the cheese

The secret to moist and delicious chicken breast is this ultra-simple, four ingredient recipe

This truly comforting one-pan supper contains three of our 5-a-day, and the chicken fulfills half of our daily vitamin B12 needs, helping us make healthy red blood cells.

Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)

This delicious and flavorful slow cooker chili comes together very easily. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep the dish, and you let the slow cooker do the rest of the work for you. This chili is one of my favorite things to eat after a long day's work! Created by Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles and Bits.

Don't forget to use the $10 kitchen tool that will make clean-up from this fragrant fried chicken a cinch.

Elegant enough for company and fast and easy enough for a weeknight, this classic chicken dish will never disappoint.

Packed with nutritious greens and zesty lemon, this gorgeous soup is just the thing to perk you up on a chilly weeknight.