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Cajun Paella

SUBMITTED BY: J.D.Tyre 

Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers and onion come together into a rice-based dish that no one can resist!

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Finally, A Perfect Fried Chicken Recipe

Submitted by: 3BoysMomma 
Home Town: Stockton, California, USA
Living In: Sonora, California, USA
Chicken thighs and drumsticks are marinated in buttermilk, coated twice with seasoned flour, and oven-baked in a small amount of oil in a cast-iron skillet. The secret to a crisp chicken coating that won't come off is revealed in this recipe. 
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Winter Chicken n' Squash

Submitted by: Ryan 
Home Town: South Pasadena, California, USA
This recipe makes an excellent winter dish with the seasonal delicata squash. The savory sage and the sweetness of the squash, mixed with a bite of pepper, is perfect on a chilly night. 

Cilantro Garlic Chicken

Submitted by: MECTE 
Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Living In: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
Chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer in a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with lots of fresh cilantro, ginger, and a hint of heat from serrano chiles. 

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Green Coconut Chicken

Submitted by: Chef John 
The combination of chicken legs braised with sweet coconut milk, spicy jalapeno peppers, and red curry powder create a flavorful green curry-style dish. 

Kabsa

Submitted by: Zahra 
Home Town: Nevada, Missouri, USA
Spiced cooked chicken meat is served atop a platter of basmati rice enhanced with golden raisins, tomatoes, onions, whole cardamom, and cloves for an elegant main dish that's just right for a special meal, holiday, or a get-together with family and friends. 

Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken

Submitted by: arthurfl99 
These buttermilk fried chicken legs are extra crispy because you double dip them in a seasoned flour and cornmeal coating. They're definitely worth time time and effort! 
 
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