141 chicken fat recipes

Hearty chicken giblet soup loaded with carrots, celery, onions, and tomato juice, thickened with oatmeal for a rustic, filling bowl. Diabetic-friendly, budget-smart, and full of old-fashioned flavor.

Kung Pao chicken: authentic Sichuan stir fry with velveted chicken cubes, blackened dried red chiles, scallions, and roasted peanuts in a glossy sweet-sour sauce. The real deal, not the sweet American version.

A 15-minute chicken or shrimp curry with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh coriander. Quick enough for the busiest weeknights.

Chicken cubes marinated with ginger and scallion get deep-fried until golden, then tossed with dried chilies and crumpled tangerine peel for this Sichuan-style dish.

Harvest apple dressing combines homemade cornbread, bread cubes, sausage, chopped apples and sage for a Thanksgiving-worthy side that works with chicken, turkey, ham or pork.

Madeira gravy made from turkey pan drippings, reduced Madeira wine, chicken broth, and thyme. A flour-free, intense holiday gravy that pulls depth from roasted bones.

Roast chicken stuffed with oatmeal bread, scallions, mushrooms, and giblets, then coated in more stuffing that crisps up as you baste. The cook snacks while guests wait.

Michaelmas broth is a traditional Irish chicken and rice soup served on the Feast of Saint Michael in late September. Whole chicken simmered with mirepoix, then strained and finished with long-grain rice.

Savory buckwheat groats (kasha) cooked with shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and chicken broth, finished with toasted pine nuts. A nutty, wholesome whole grain side dish.

Nutty buckwheat groats and cracked wheat get tossed with sautéed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and slivered almonds, then baked into a hearty vegetarian casserole seasoned with rosemary and chili.

Tofu quiche with broccoli, cheese, and picante sauce blended into a creamy, high-protein filling. A lighter, lower-calorie twist on classic quiche.

A great healthy chinese chicken. The heart-healthy walnuts add a great taste and texture to this low in fat dish.

Smooth and cheesy, using fresh in season zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese, quick and easy to make.

Microwave chicken livers with mushrooms in chicken giblet gravy, cooked in bacon fat with onion. A quick, savory offal dish ready in about 15 minutes using just the microwave.

Light curried chicken and mango salad with a honey-lime yogurt dressing. Poached chicken breast and juicy mango cubes on lettuce, ready in 30 minutes. Low-fat and refreshing.

Low-fat chicken breast paired with a tangy Mediterranean marinade deliver a rich flavor packed healthy main.