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The humble chicken offers a little something for everyone: crispy skin, lean white meat, succulent dark meat. It can be prepared as an elegant entrée or casual finger food. From family meals and kiddo faves (hello, dino nuggets), to Super Bowl essentials—what can’t the chicken do? This ubiquitous bird is a staple, from restaurant menus to weeknight meals at home. Wonderfully versatile, it has a bit of a reputation as being bland and boring. But not with these recipes! Whether you’re a fan of white meat, dark meat, love to make homemade stock, or are looking for a way to get creative with this common protein, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you level up your next chicken dish. From whole birds to breasts, thighs, wings and even more delicious things, there’s plenty here for everyone.