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Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Whether you're at Grandma's house for a holiday brunch, Easter dinner, or Sunday supper, you're likely to find one of these chicken dishes on the table. Every grandmother has a recipe they make on repeat because they're just that good. We've included a couple of Southern classic chicken recipes that are quick to whip up and taste like home. Grandma's recipes never disappoint.
Grilled BBQ Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
No one likes a family barbecue more than Grandma, and this is her most requested recipe for grilling.
Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Grandma likes this one for its simplicity. The juices from the whole chicken in this recipe flavor the rainbow carrots.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Fresh celery and apple add a crunch to this classic chicken salad. Try it on toasted bread, on its own, or tossed with your favorite salad mix.
Homemade Chicken Salad
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We all know Grandma loves her classic, go-to recipes, and this is one of her favorites. She'll likely always have a fresh batch of chicken salad on hand for lunch or a light snack.
Marry Me Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This recipe is loved for its simple ingredients and quick cooking time. Marry Me Chicken will be ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Crispy Fried Chicken
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
No Southern gathering is complete without a plate of crispy fried chicken and we have the perfect recipe. Grandma likes to serve her recipes with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.
Lemon Chicken Pasta
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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Since zucchini is always available, you can make this dish year-round. Lemon lightens up this rich pasta dinner topped with panko-crusted chicken.
Pickle-Brined Chicken Tenders
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These chicken tenders taste better than the ones at your favorite drive-thru restaurant. A half cup of spicy pickle juice is the key to achieving the perfect, tangy bite.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
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Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Grandma probably has this recipe marked in her recipe box. You'll feel right at home when you get a taste of this comforting, classic pot pie.
Chicken Scallopini
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
We love this dish because you can make it in one skillet. Tender, juicy, crispy chicken complements the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve this chicken over any pasta to soak up all of the excess sauce.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Monica Farber
Grandma loves to kick off any celebration with a cheesy starter. This creamy, chicken dip is one of her favorite appetizers for any kind of gathering.
Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grandma has mastered the spatchcock technique with this recipe. She likes to serve this chicken with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garlic.
Instant Pot Chicken And Rice
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
One of the best tips that Grandma shared: casseroles never disappoint. Turn to the instant pot to make this recipe extra easy and stress-free.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Soup
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Iain Bagwell
The trick here is to cook the soup low and slow. The results? A flavorful soup starring chicken, veggies, and herbs.
Poppy Seed Chicken
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Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This dish will remind you of the comfort of Grandma's home. It's simple enough for weeknight dinners and utilizes pantry staples.
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